


But the images they use are typically anywhere from a few weeks to a few years old. Google Earth works by compiling a massive database of satellite images which they combine to create a seamless collage that covers almost the entire globe in amazing detail.

Nobody on Earth has the capacity to let millions of random users control a camera on a satellite at the same time, which is what would be necessary for that.Īnd they certainly wouldn’t let anyone use a satellite-based camera for free. To do that, you would have to be able take control of the camera on a satellite, point it at your house and zoom in. Note: You cannot see a live satellite view of your house in real time for free on the internet. This article gives step-by-step instructions to help you see a satellite image of your house (or any building with an address, really) using Google Earth.
