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Desi version of Google Earth by Isro

Source: The Economic Times

Mumbai : India | 3 months ago

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Isro took a leap into satellite imagery of geographical regions with the launch of 'Bhuvan', a mapping application website like Google Earth, on Wednesday. The day marks the 90th birth anniversary of the father of Indian space programme Vikram Sarabhai.

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