DigitalGlobe, GeoEye On S&P Positive Ratings Watch

Satellite imaging firms DigitalGlobe DGI and GeoEye Collection Systems GEOY were place on positive ratings by Standard & Poor's today after both companies landed multibillion dollar government contracts. DigitalGlobe received a contract worth up to $3.5 billion while GeoEye's deal is worth up to $3.8 billion, according to the Associated Press. DigitalGlobe is rated "B+" by S&P while GeoEye is rated "B."