Data Sources & Acknowledgments
The open data and projects that make SatPixel possible
SatPixel is built on the foundation of open data, public satellite imagery, and amazing open-source projects. We are grateful to the following organizations and communities for making geographic education accessible to everyone.
🛰️ Satellite Imagery Sources
Sentinel-2
European Space Agency (ESA)
High-resolution optical imagery from the Copernicus Programme, providing 10-60m resolution imagery updated every 5 days.
Copernicus Open Access LicenseLandsat
NASA / USGS
The longest-running satellite program for Earth observation, providing continuous imagery since 1972.
Public Domain🗺️ Map Data & Services
OpenStreetMap
Visit →The free, editable map of the world, created and maintained by a community of volunteers.
Open Database License (ODbL)OpenFreeMap
Visit →Free map tiles built on OpenStreetMap data, providing the base layer for our interactive maps.
ODbL (data), Various (tiles)MapLibre GL JS
Visit →Open-source map rendering library that powers our interactive map experiences.
BSD-3-Clause🌍 Geographic Data
City Database
City names, coordinates, and population data compiled from multiple open sources including GeoNames and Wikipedia.
Country & Region Data
Country codes, boundaries, and administrative data from international standards and open databases.
Points of Interest
Data about airports, seaports, landmarks, and geographic features from various open sources.
⚙️ Technology Stack
🙏 Special Thanks
We extend our gratitude to all the open-source contributors, data providers, and the geographic information community whose work makes projects like SatPixel possible. Open data enables education and discovery for everyone.
⚠️ Data Disclaimer
While we strive for accuracy, geographic data may contain errors or be outdated. SatPixel is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. For critical applications, please consult official sources.
Found an error in our data? Please let us know at: info@satpixel.com