Trying Out Bhuvan, India’s Satellite Mapping Tool

Trying Out Bhuvan, India’s Satellite Mapping Tool
Bhuvan, a satellite mapping tool similar to Google Earth, was launched last week by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It’s launch is ironic, given that the both the central and state governments in India have raised concerns about the amount of detail available.

Will Maharshtra’s Home Ministry also ask for Bhuvan to be censored? Political concerns aside, we really didn’t want to write about Bhuvan without trying it out first (remember the $10 laptop?). Our short, politically-correct verdict is that “it’s a start”, and it’s definitely not a myth.
Bhuvan details: Registration Plugin Download (11.3MB, EXE)
The non-politically correct verdict is a lot harsher, particularly given how difficult it was to review this product:
Installation & Registration Issues