Autonomous vehicles to leverage HD maps from space

It may not be common knowledge, but the automotive industry is in deep discussions to find out how aeronautic technology can benefit the next generation of road vehicles. More specifically, satellite imaging firms are using their expertise to assist the creation of high-definition (HD) maps, which can optimise autonomous vehicle (AV) navigation, ride-share operations and last-mile delivery services. Maxar is based in Westminster, Colorado. From here, it runs a global business you've never heard of, but will almost certainly have used. Its constellation of satellites circles the earth once every 90 minutes--that's 16 revolutions per day--on what is called a sun-synchronous orbit.