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Earth Observing Satellites

By EROS CalVal Center of Excellence (ECCOE)

The images below display the countries that have owned and/or operated Earth observing satellites, and the number of satellites launched each year. The data represented in these images are gathered from various sources and are updated regularly by the USGS ECCOE team.

 The numbers on this map indicate the number of commercial and/or government/civil Earth observing satellites launched by the highlighted countries.

Latest update: February 26, 2024

Map of Earth Observing Satellites
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The chart below shows the number of commercial and government/civil Earth observing satellites launched each year since 1972.

​​​​​Latest Update: February 26, 2024

Chart of Commercial, Government-Civil Satellites Launched
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To learn more about past, current, and future Earth observing satellites and sensors, visit the Earth Observing Satellites Online Compendium.

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Earth Observing Satellites Online Compendium

The Earth Observing Satellites Online Compendium contains details about past, present and future Earth observing satellites and the sensors they carry. This information compiled by staff at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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National Land Imaging Program, EROS CalVal Center of Excellence (ECCOE), Requirements Capabilities & Analysis for Earth Observations

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