The image is being used as part of the programme
launched by Europe and its member states to help Greece combat
the forest fires.
The Spot satellites, manufactured by Astrium, are
operated by the Astrium Services subsidiary Spot Image.
As well as their operational use in giving
detailed information about the extent of damage across large areas, satellite
images also help the wider public see first hand the impact of major
catastrophes and build awareness of the need to protect the environment and
ensure the safety and security of those affected.
To
download the image (©CNES2009/Distribution Spot Image):
ftp://ftp.spotimage.fr/incoming/ExtCOMM-dgcom/Grece_imageSpot/
Commercial operator of the
SPOT satellites and a supplier of imagery from a range of other optical and radar
Earth-imaging satellites, Spot Image is a world-leading supplier of geospatial
products and services derived from satellite imagery.
Astrium, a
wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, is dedicated to providing civil and defence
space systems and services. In 2008, Astrium had a turnover of €4.3 billion and
more than 15,000 employees in France,
Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain
and the Netherlands.
Its three main areas of activity are Astrium Space Transportation for launchers
and orbital infrastructure, Astrium Satellites for spacecraft and ground
segment and Astrium Services for the development and delivery of satellite services.
EADS
is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2008,
EADS generated revenues of €43.3 billion and employed a workforce of more
than 118, 000.
Contacts
presse:
Astrium
Daniel
Mosely (Astrium UK) Tel.:
+44 (0)1 438 77 8180
Matthieu Duvelleroy (Astrium FR) Tél. : +33 (0) 1 77 75 80 32
www.astrium.eads.net
Spot Image
Jennifer Newlands Tél. :+33
(0)5 62 19 40 10
www.spotimage.fr
