Back in 2014, Skybox Imaging made the headlines for its 500m USD acquisition by Google Inc. *It’s interesting to note Google’s comments on the acquisition
“Their satellites will help keep our maps accurate with up-to-date imagery.*Over time, we also hope that Skybox’s team and technology will be able to help improve Internet access and disaster relief — areas Google has long been interested in.” – Google press release – Business Insider.*
Introducing Terra Bella
Fast forward to 2016 – Skybox Imaging is now Terra Bella. The branding isn’t just a namesake one, Terra Bella has a new vision altogether and this time, it doesn’t seem like Google and Terra Bella want to settle at just updating Google Maps and improving internet access. (Read: Introducing Terra Bella).
A new name, A new vision!
Looks like Google and Terra Bella are finally ready to harness the power of spatial data and build that satellite-based search engine we all want to see
“Their satellites will help keep our maps accurate with up-to-date imagery.*Over time, we also hope that Skybox’s team and technology will be able to help improve Internet access and disaster relief — areas Google has long been interested in.” – Google press release – Business Insider.*
Introducing Terra Bella
Fast forward to 2016 – Skybox Imaging is now Terra Bella. The branding isn’t just a namesake one, Terra Bella has a new vision altogether and this time, it doesn’t seem like Google and Terra Bella want to settle at just updating Google Maps and improving internet access. (Read: Introducing Terra Bella).
Looks like Google and Terra Bella are finally ready to harness the power of spatial data and build that satellite-based search engine we all want to see