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Earth Explorer

"Query and order satellite images, aerial photographs, and cartographic products"

Last updated 7 months ago

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Description

Offers historical satellite imagery and aerial photograpy. Option to search for imagery for specific locations.

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Some images can be downloaded for free, others need to be ordered and are paid.

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Requirements

Recommended to create an account which is free (but it asks for e-mail address and personal information like address etc.)

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It is possible to see previews for imagery but it is often necessary to pay to order and download the actual image. Some images are available for free.

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https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/
https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/earthexplorer-introduction
U.S. Geological Survey