As each orbit is made the satellite can view a 1,600 mile (2,700 km) wide area of the earth. Due to the rotation of the earth the satellite is able to view every spot on earth twice each day.

If you’re an Android Auto user you may have noticed the option to enable satellite view in Google Maps has disappeared in recent days. Previously appearing on the settings page, the option for ...

The website 9to5Google reports more changes in Google Maps.Users will soon see improved satellite images and spherical Street ...