UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549



FORM 8-K
 


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 7, 2011 (October 6, 2011)
 


GeoEye, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Delaware
 
001-33015
 
20-2759725
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2325 Dulles Corner Boulevard
Herndon, Virginia 20171
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (703) 480-7500
 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 


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Item 5.02
 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

(b)  GeoEye, Inc. (“Company”) received notice on October 6, 2011 that Director William L. Ballhaus is resigning as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Ballhaus’ resignation does not involve any disagreement with the Company, its management or its Board of Directors on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

Dated: October 7, 2011
GEOEYE, INC.
     
 
By:
/s/William L. Warren
     
   
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
 
 
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