DISCOVER AND USE OPEN EARTH DATA—FRICTION-FREE

Explore: Public & Open Satellite Data

Earth observation data is abundant but fragmented across dozens of platforms with inconsistent interfaces, formats, and quality. Explore solves this problem by providing unified access to a curated catalog of public satellite imagery from multiple sources and sensor types.

90% faster data discovery and access15+ public satellite sources in one platformEliminate 80% of data preparation workStandardized APIs and formats

The Problem with Accessing Earth Observation Data

1

Data fragmentationEarth observation data is scattered across dozens of platforms with inconsistent interfaces and access methods

2

Excessive preprocessingEngineers spend up to 80% of their time on data cleaning and preparation rather than analysis and insight generation

3

Discoverability challengesFinding the right imagery often requires navigating multiple platforms with different search parameters and terminology

4

Integration complexityEach data source typically requires custom code and workflows, creating technical debt and maintenance burdens

Traditional vs. Explore Data Access

Traditional Process
6+ hours per dataset
1
Search across multiple platforms individually
2
Create accounts for each data provider
3
Learn different APIs and access methods
4
Write custom code for each data source
5
Manually preprocess and standardize datasets
Explore Process
10-15 minutes
1
Search across all sources in a single interface
2
Access all data through one API or UI
3
Receive analysis-ready, standardized data
TIME SAVINGS
90%faster data access

How Explore Makes Data Access Easy

A unified interface to the world's open satellite data

Search & Access Workflow

Search
Define area of interest and filters (date, cloud cover, sensor type)
Review
Preview images and metadata before downloading or processing
Process
Select processing options and band combinations if needed
Access
Download or access via API in analysis-ready formats
Explore streamlines the entire satellite data workflow, from discovery to access. Our unified interface provides consistent search parameters, immediate preview capabilities, and standardized delivery formats - eliminating the typical barriers to working with Earth observation data.

Unified Data Platform Interface

Search Filters
Date Range
2024-01-01 to 2024-04-16
Cloud Cover
< 20%
Sensor Type
Multispectral, SAR
Resolution
< 30m
Region
Selected Area (124 km²)Edit
Data Sources
Sentinel-2
Landsat 8/9
Sentinel-1 (SAR)
MODIS
Sentinel-5P
Show all sources (15)
Search Results
42 matches found
Sentinel-2 Image
10m Resolution
Acquisition Date: 2024-04-10
Cloud Cover: 12%
Size: 1.2 GB
Sentinel-1 SAR Image
5m Resolution
Acquisition Date: 2024-04-12
Polarization: VV+VH
Size: 0.9 GB

Available Data Sources

Access a rich ecosystem of Earth observation data

Sentinel-2
Optical / Multispectral
Resolution
10m
Coverage
Global
Updates
5 days
Landsat 8/9
Optical / Multispectral
Resolution
30m
Coverage
Global
Updates
16 days
Sentinel-1
Synthetic Aperture Radar
Resolution
5-20m
Coverage
Global
Updates
6-12 days
MODIS
Optical / Multispectral
Resolution
250-1000m
Coverage
Global
Updates
Daily
Sentinel-5P
Atmospheric Monitoring
Resolution
7km
Coverage
Global
Updates
Daily
GOES
Weather / Atmospheric
Resolution
0.5-2km
Coverage
Americas
Updates
10 min

Capabilities

How Explore transforms satellite data access

Unified Search & Discovery

Find the exact satellite data you need without platform-hopping

  • Search across 15+ public satellite data sources through a single interface
  • Advanced filtering by location, date, cloud cover, and sensor type
  • Visual previews of imagery before downloading or processing
  • Saved search profiles for monitoring areas of interest
  • Intelligent search that understands natural language queries

Comprehensive Data Archive

Access a rich collection of Earth observation data types

  • Optical imagery from leading public satellites (Landsat, Sentinel-2, etc.)
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data for all-weather monitoring
  • Multispectral and hyperspectral imagery for specialized analysis
  • Historical time series data going back to 1984 for change detection
  • Regular updates as new data becomes available from public missions

Developer-Friendly Access

Integrate Earth observation data directly into your applications

  • Consistent RESTful API across all data sources
  • Python, JavaScript, and R client libraries
  • Cloud-optimized GeoTIFF and other standardized formats
  • Jupyter notebook integration for interactive analysis
  • Webhook notifications for new imagery matching your criteria

Analysis-Ready Data

Skip the preprocessing and get straight to insights

  • Atmospheric correction and radiometric calibration
  • Cloud and shadow masking for clean, usable imagery
  • Orthorectification and geometric correction
  • Consistent metadata across all data sources
  • On-demand band combinations and indices (NDVI, EVI, etc.)

Applications & Use Cases

How organizations leverage Explore data across industries

Environmental Monitoring

Track deforestation, coastal erosion, and habitat changes over time using time series analysis of multispectral imagery.

Agriculture & Food Security

Monitor crop health, forecast yields, and assess drought impacts using vegetation indices and thermal data.

Disaster Response

Rapidly assess flood extent, fire damage, or infrastructure impact after natural disasters with pre and post-event imagery.

More Application Areas

Environmental monitoring and conservation
Agricultural yield forecasting and crop health
Disaster response and damage assessment
Urban planning and development tracking
Climate change research and impact analysis
Water resource management

Unlock the Full Potential of Earth Observation Data

Start accessing the satellite data you need without the typical barriers and complexity. Experience the difference with Explore.