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France's SPOT satellites assist in South Asia
 
11 February 2005



Credits: ESA
 
 
SPOT-5 (Artist's impression)
 
 
SPOT satellite ground tracks over the region


Credits: EuroNews
 
 
Before and after SPOT views of Banda Aceh
Before and after three-dimensional SPOT satellite views of Banda Aceh, coastal capital of the Indonesian province of Aceh on the island of the Sumatra. Banda Aceh was almost completely destroyed by the tsunami, but rebuilding is proceeding.

Credits: EuroNews
 
 
French Navy helicopter leaving the Jeanne d'Arc aircraft carrier


Credits: EuroNews
 
 
Desolation after the 26 December tsunami


Credits: EuroNews
 
 
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