NASA Offers Archived Satellogic Multispectral Data

High-resolution imagery from Satellogic's NewSat constellation now available through CSDA program

Jan. 31, 2026 at 12:55am

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NASA's Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA) program has added archived multispectral imagery from Satellogic's NewSat satellite constellation to its Satellite Data Explorer (SDX) platform. The Level 1D Orthorectified product covers 25,000 square kilometers and provides high-resolution data in visible and near-infrared bands, supporting Earth science research and applications.

Why it matters

The addition of Satellogic's data to the CSDA program demonstrates NASA's ongoing commitment to leveraging commercial Earth observation capabilities to supplement its own satellite fleet and advance scientific understanding of our planet. This data can support a variety of research areas, from land use monitoring to disaster response.

The details

The Level 1D Orthorectified product is derived from Satellogic's NewSat constellation, which carries multispectral cameras offering four bands in the visible and near-infrared parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. The product provides images covering a large area, allowing researchers to study broad regional trends and patterns.

  • The Satellogic data is now available in the CSDA program's Satellite Data Explorer (SDX) platform.

The players

CSDA Program

NASA's Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition program, which identifies, evaluates, and acquires data from commercial providers to support Earth science research and applications.

Satellogic

An Argentine company that operates a constellation of Earth observation satellites, providing high-resolution multispectral imagery.

Dana Ostrenga

CSDA Project Manager, overseeing the program's efforts to bring commercial Earth observation data to the scientific community.

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What they’re saying

“The mission of the CSDA Program is to identify, evaluate, and acquire data from commercial sources that support NASA's Earth science research and application goals.”

— Dana Ostrenga, CSDA Project Manager (Mirage News)

What’s next

Researchers interested in accessing the Satellogic data can use their Earthdata Login credentials to initiate download requests through the SDX platform. The data is governed by the United States government plus End User License Agreement (USG EULA).

The takeaway

By adding Satellogic's high-resolution multispectral imagery to the CSDA program, NASA is demonstrating its commitment to leveraging commercial Earth observation capabilities to support a wide range of scientific research and applications, from land use monitoring to disaster response.