History

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program that was

originally called EarthViewer 3D and was created by Keyhole, Inc, a company acquired
by Google in 2004. It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained
from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3Dglobe. The product re-released as
Google Earth in 2005 is currently available for use on personal computers. Google
Earth is also available as a browser plugin. It was also made available for mobile
viewers on the iPhone OS and it also available to Android users as a free app on
the Android Market. In addition to releasing an updated Keyhole based client, Google
also added the imagery from the Earth database to their web-based mapping
software Google Maps. The release of Google Earth in June 2005 to the public caused
a more than tenfold increase in media coverage on virtual globes between 2004 and
2005 driving public interest in geospatial technologies and applications.
Release Timeline

Illustrates timeline of KML and Google Earth history

 Keyhole Earthviewer 1.0 - June 11, 2001

 Keyhole Earthviewer 1.4 - January 1, 2002
 Keyhole Earthviewer 1.6 - February 2003
 Keyhole LT 1.7.1 - August 26, 2003
 Keyhole NV 1.7.2 - October 16, 2003
 Keyhole 2.2 - August 19, 2004
 Google Earth 3.0 - June 28, 2005
 Google Earth 4.0 - June 11, 2006
 Google Earth 4.1 - May 9, 2007
 Google Earth 4.2 - August 23, 2007
 Google Earth 4.3 - April 15, 2008
 Google Earth 5.0 - May 5, 2009
 Google Earth 5.1 - November 18, 2009
 Google Earth 5.2 - July 30, 2010
 Google Earth 6.0 - November 29, 2010
Versions

Mac Versions
Linux Versions
Android Versions
iOs Versions
 iPhone
 iPad
Automotive Versions
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