Space & Earth Observation

Earth observation satellites & climate analytics

Explore 14 articles covering in-depth insights and practical guidance on earth observation satellites & climate analytics.

15 min read·

Earth observation for climate analytics costs in 2026: imagery pricing, platform fees, and enterprise ROI

Details the cost structure of satellite-based climate analytics: free Copernicus/Landsat data vs commercial imagery at $5–25/km², cloud processing on Google Earth Engine vs proprietary platforms at $20–100K/yr, and AI-powered analytics services at $50–500K/yr. Analyzes ROI for agricultural insurers, carbon credit verifiers, and ESG reporting teams.

11 min read·

Sentinel vs Landsat vs Planet vs Maxar: earth observation platforms for climate analytics compared

Compares major earth observation platforms for climate use cases: Sentinel-2 (10 m, 5-day revisit, free), Landsat 9 (30 m, 16-day revisit, free), Planet (3–5 m daily, $5–15K/yr), and Maxar (30 cm, tasked, $15–25/km²). Evaluates spectral bands, cloud penetration, API access, and suitability for deforestation, methane, and urban heat island monitoring.