ITT Geospatial Systems was selected to build the advanced imaging systems for both satellites in the NextView program — WorldView-1 and GeoEye-1. Sponsored by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the NextView program is designed to assure the availability of high-resolution imagery from the next series of U.S. commercial satellites. NGA is sponsoring the construction and launch of these satellites to fill imagery and geospatial needs for military, intelligence, foreign policy, homeland security and civil users.
WorldView-1
In September 2003, ITT was selected by DigitalGlobe to build the imaging sensor for its WorldView-1 satellite. DigitalGlobe's WorldView-1 satellite launched in September 2007. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) awarded this contract, the first in the NextView agreement, to DigitalGlobe in 2003. The contract is valued at approximately $500 million.
GeoEye-1
In October 2004, ITT was selected by General Dynamics, who in turn supported GeoEye, to build the imaging system for its next generation commercial imaging satellite-GeoEye-1. The ITT-built imaging system — the "eyes" of the satellite - will capture high-resolution images smaller than one-half meter. The NGA awarded this contract, valued at approximately $500 million, to GeoEye in 2004.
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