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Virtual globe software launched by Google in 2005, based on Keyhole's EarthViewer.

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Google Earth. Virtual globe software launched by Google in 2005, based on Keyhole’s EarthViewer.

2005

Google launched Google Earth.

Google Earth, developed by Keyhole.

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