Japan firm photographs Earth with microsatellite

Seiren captures detailed pictures with 30-cm long device

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The images captured include detail as fine as 23 meters of the surface per pixel. (Seiren)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- A microsatellite operated by Japanese textile maker Seiren has successfully photographed the Earth's surface in detail, according to the company, which says the technology has potential for environmental applications.

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