Article: Google Launches Free 3D Mapping and Search Product; Google Earth Offers New Local Search Experience.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Google Inc. (Nasdaq:GOOG) today announced the launch of Google Earth, Google's new satellite imagery-based mapping product that combines 3D buildings and terrain with mapping capability and Google search. Based on Keyhole technology, Google Earth enables users to fly from space to street level views to find geographic information and explore places around the world.

Key features of Google Earth include:

--Free software download available at http://earth.google.com

--3D buildings in major cities across the United States

--3D terrain showing mountains, valleys, and canyons around the world

--Integrated ...

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