We are in the process of migrating all NASA Earth science data sites into Earthdata from now until end of 2026. Not all NASA Earth science data and resources will appear here until then. Thank you for your patience as we make this transition.
Read about the Web Unification Project
ASTER Resources
View related stories and other resources for the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) instrument.
ASTER Learning Resources
In Spring 2016, DEVELOP researchers used MODIS data to identify areas of potential palm oil production and the risks of rainforest deforestation in Indonesia.
Data in Action
June 29, 2016
See ASTER data used to study tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri.
Data in Action
May 26, 2016
Learn how remote sensing helps classify minerals and identify faults, the effectiveness of an afforestation program, and assessing forests and grasslands disturbance.
Data in Action
May 20, 2016
Learn about ASTER products, how they can be applied to variety of studies, and how to access the data.
Webinar
May 6, 2016
Learn how NASA's ASTER data helps monitor and understand lahars, offering essential data for hazard assessment and mitigation efforts.
Data in Action
April 26, 2016
Explore how satellite data helped assess rice crop recovery after the 2011 Japan tsunami, analyze sand dune structures in Namibia, and link groundwater levels to vegetation in China’s arid regions.
Data in Action
Feb. 10, 2016
NASA DEVELOP teams used MODIS and ASTER data to address wildfire impacts, flooding risks, and wildlife conservation through remote sensing.
Data in Action
Nov. 18, 2015
Discover how NASA data support amphibian habitat mapping, classification of Amazonian wetland vegetation, and flood regime monitoring in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Data in Action
Oct. 28, 2015
SHOWING 8 OF 61
After more than 20 years in space, the five instruments aboard NASA’s Terra satellite continue their singular achievement of compiling a climate data record of Earth.
Feature Article
Nov. 4, 2020
The range of data available for modeling also underscores the importance of communication among those working at the interface.
Feature Article
July 28, 2020
Scientists and satellites hold vigil on a newborn lake in Pakistan.
Feature Article
July 28, 2020
SHOWING 4 OF 63
Frequently Asked Questions
Earthdata Forum
Our online forum provides a space for users to browse thousands of FAQs about research needs, data, and data applications. You can also submit new questions for our experts to answer.
Submit Questions to Earthdata Forumand View Expert Responses