Archive satellite imagery is a purchasing option for imagery that has already been collected. Archive imagery can be passively collected by satellites that continuously image the Earth. It can also be collected in response to tasking requests submitted for specific areas. Those who task imagery through providers agree to licensing and sharing terms, allowing individuals outside the original organization to purchase archived data. Purchasing archival imagery is an affordable way to obtain data for a region you want to analyze.
For example, if you are a fan of the FIFA World Cup and want to examine the stadiums, you can search for imagery collected in the region during the tournament period. If imagery was previously tasked and made available under the provider’s licensing terms, you can purchase the archived imagery covering the area of interest.
