Satellite

Digital Globe Image
This satellite image shows the nuclear power plant at Fukushima, Japan before the recent earthquake and tsunami.
Landsat Image
This is a Landsat image of the area around the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
Landsat Image
There are numerous satellites in orbit around Earth that capture images of different parts of the planet at different resolutions and at different time intervals. This is a Landsat image of the greater Brisbane area. Landsat images are available for the whole world.
Oblique DEM
This image shows an oblique view of a DEM of the greater Sydney basin showing airflows that lead to air pollution in the city.
High Resolution
This satellite image is of higher resolution and shows the lower part of Manhattan Island, New York City.
DEM
As well as satellite images, data to create DEM (Digital Elevation Models) is also widely available. This is a DEM of the area around the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. Satellite images and DEM data can be combined.
DEM
This is a DEM of part of Death Valley, California.
Remote Areas
Satellite imagery can be useful in remote areas to help draw maps of local infrastructure. This image shows the homestead and nearby buildings and fences on a remote cattle property.