Washington DC: DC From Space

Below is a radar image of Washington DC. This radar image was produced by the SIR-C (Shuttle Imaging Radar-C) experiment aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour during its October 1994 mission. North is towards the upper right-hand corner. If you look closely, you can discern freeways, major streets and rivers from this image.

[Radar Map of Washington DC]

At a Glance: Washington DC


Nancy Leon, nancy.leon@jpl.nasa.gov
Alvin Wong, al.wong@jpl.nasa.gov

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Last updated: April 9, 1996