Looks like Google has been working with NASA since 2006.
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NASA and Google also are finalizing details for additional collaborations that include joint research, products, facilities, education and missions.
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NASA - NASA and Google to Bring Space Exploration Down to Earth
Google's Super Satellite Captures First Image
Wired.com reports on the GeoEye-1 October 8, 2008
Google's Super Satellite Captures First Image | Wired Science from Wired.com
Includes photos as well.
Here's the GeoEye-1 tracker API... this is pretty cool
http://www.n2yo.com/?s=33331