Data Description (Image credit "Space Imaging")

Sep 4, 2002
This one-meter resolution satellite image of Manhattan, New York was taken on Sept. 4, 2002 by the IKONOS satellite. The image shows the 16-acre site of Ground Zero approximately one year after the fateful attacks. A large ramp descends into the center of the site next to where the North and South Towers once stood.

Jun 8, 2002
This one-meter resolution satellite image of Manhattan, New York was taken on June 8, 2002 by the IKONOS satellite. The image shows the immense progress in the reclamation of Ground Zero in just nine months. The image was taken from the west and may be rotated for better viewing.


Jan 22, 2002
This one-meter resolution satellite image was taken on Jan. 22, 2002 by the IKONOS satellite. It shows the continuing cleanup effort six months after the attack on the 110-story World Trade Center twin towers. Snow can been seen throughout Manhattan including Ground Zero. The severe shadows are due to the winter sun angle.

Dec 31, 2001
This one-meter resolution satellite image was taken on Dec. 31, 2001 by the IKONOS satellite to show cleanup efforts of the World Trade Center site on the last day of the year. It shows a macro view of the immense cleanup effort following the destruction of the 1,350-foot towers. Construction equipment, including multiple cranes, can be seen throughout the ground zero site. The severe shadows are due to the winter sun angle.

Sep 15, 2001
This one-meter resolution satellite image of Manhattan, New York was collected at 11:54 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001 by Space Imaging's IKONOS satellite. The image shows the remains of the 1,350-foot towers of the World Trade Center, and the debris and dust that have settled in the area. Emergency and rescue vehicles can be seen throughout the streets in the vicinity of Ground Zero. Smoke from fires is still visible four days after the attack.

Jun 30, 2000
This one-meter resolution satellite image of Manhattan, New York was collected June 30, 2000 by Space Imaging's IKONOS satellite. The image, taken from the south, prominently features the 110-story World Trade Center twin towers.