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25 Striking Satellite Innovations

From Underwater Photos to Nature Discoveries

— August 18, 2009 — Pop Culture
Satellites changed the entire world of technology with the ability to track things unimaginable by the human race from outer space.

These 25 satellite innovations further prove the point that satellite technology continues to be a valuable source for advancements and information in my facets of everyday life. From earthquake detection to creative decals, here are satellite innovations.

Implications - Satellite technology has allowed us to go further than we've ever gone in terms of space exploration, entertainment and even day-to-day travel. This seems to be an area with boundless potential for innovation, and as technology enhances even further in this arena, opportunities to create other products involving the use of satellites increase.
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Solar Array Estimates by Satellite- Sungevity
Solar Array Estimates by Satellite- Sungevity
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Earthquake Detection via Satellite
Earthquake Detection via Satellite
NASA's Disaster Avoidance Plan
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Japan's Hyper-Speed Internet
Japan's Hyper-Speed Internet
Kizuna Satellite 1.2 Giga bps
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Solar-Powered Satellites
Solar-Powered Satellites
National Space Society Calls for NASA Power Plant
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Timed Public Art
Timed Public Art
Citizens Smile for Google Satellite
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Satellite Radio and the Stern Effect
Satellite Radio and the Stern Effect
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Sony GPS CS1
Sony GPS CS1
Satellite Tracks Where Your Photos are Taken
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Stop Stolen Cars Via Satellite
Stop Stolen Cars Via Satellite
GM OnStar
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Politics From Space
Politics From Space
GeoEye-1 Satellite Inauguration Pic Still Looks Like A Lot Of People
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Interrupted Radio Ads
Interrupted Radio Ads
XM Satellite Radio Shows How Annoying Commercials Are
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BlueTraks
BlueTraks
In Dash Touch Screen with Satellite Radio + GPS + iPod Dock + Bluetooth Phone
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Camouflage Satellite Dishes
Camouflage Satellite Dishes
The Sqish
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Satellite Sea Bottoms
Satellite Sea Bottoms
Google Earth Now Shows The Ocean Floor on Bathymetric Maps
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Personal Satellite Assistant: Orbits Astronauts on Spacewalks
Personal Satellite Assistant: Orbits Astronauts on Spacewalks
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Metal Detectors for Fairytale Characters
Metal Detectors for Fairytale Characters
Pinocchio on SKY Satellite TV
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Hi Def Satellite Imaging
Hi Def Satellite Imaging
Google Buys Image Data from GeoEye
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DirecTV's Sat-Go, Portable Satellite TV
DirecTV's Sat-Go, Portable Satellite TV
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Fire Photos From Space
Fire Photos From Space
NASA Satellite Returns Images of US Wildfires
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Satellite Graffiti
Satellite Graffiti
TV Show Inspires 60-foot Phallus That's Viewable From Google Earth
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Satellite Monitoring in Your Footwear
Satellite Monitoring in Your Footwear
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Out-Of-This-World Design
Out-Of-This-World Design
Google Maps Reveals Satellite Views on Field Art (UPDATE)
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Satellite Singer Interviews
Satellite Singer Interviews
Susan Boyle Tells Oprah Winfrey She's No Longer Lonely
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Satellite-Aided Nature Discoveries
Satellite-Aided Nature Discoveries
What You Discover on Google Earth Could Kill You
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Satellite Dish Stickers
Satellite Dish Stickers
Pimp Your Dish
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Comedic Satellite Photos
Comedic Satellite Photos
Hilariously Awkward Google Street View Images
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