Bill Gates, Airbus invest in real-time EarthNow satellite startup

For story suggestions or custom animation requests, contact tips@. Visit to view News Direct’s complete archive of 3D news animations. RESTRICTIONS: Broadcast: NO USE JAPAN, NO USE TAIWAN Digital: NO USE JAPAN, NO USE TAIWAN A new startup backed by Bill Gates plans on developing a 500-strong satellite constellation that will make all of Earth viewable. According to the Wall Street Journal, startup EarthNow plans to create a constellation of 500