Background
NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program provides United States (U.S.) government scientists and funded partners with access to imagery from Planet including PlanetScope and RapidEye. These constellations provide high spatial resolution imaging and increased temporal resolution when clear sky conditions prevail. The Satellite Needs Working Group (SNWG)-2022 assessment found that SNWG agencies would benefit from an uplifted End User License Agreement (EULA) to:
- Full U.S. government operational use
- Near real-time latency
Status
CSDA now provides Planet data access on U.S. government EULA. NASA will not prohibit agency usage of the data if it abides by the EULA requirements (i.e., non-commercial use). NASA is unable to support a lower latency product, although low-latency Planet imagery may be requested with justifications (i.e., disaster response).
Characteristics
| Platforms | Horizontal Resolution | Geographic Domain | Spectral Bands |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlanetScope | ~3 m | Global | Red, Green, Blue (RGB), Near Infrared (NIR) |
Societal Impact
Access to high-resolution Planet data will allow agencies to more effectively monitor urban growth, transportation infrastructure conditions, and populations at risk to various hazards (e.g., dam failure).
Resources
For more information about accessing and using commercial data, visit the following resources: