Hi, I'm Harry Stranger. I started SpaceFromSpace as a space nerd wanting to share a different perspective with the world, as well as help with making satellite data more accessible for all.
SpaceFromSpace originally focused on covering spaceports as many locations of interest to spaceflight journalists and enthusiasts often have restricted access due to being on government and private property or are in very remote settings. With satellite imagery, we can observe these locations remotely, responsibly, and in high resolution. I also occasionally work with imagery of non-spaceflight related locations.
Now, I'm also working on building a large (if not the largest) archive of georeferenced and easy to view declassified spy satellite imagery. These images provide a look into the past and allow us to gather an understanding of how the world around us has changed.
Another important part of my mission is to make all of this imagery as accessible to the public as the providers will allow me to.
All declassified imagery is sourced from the USGS EarthExplorer and the National Archives (NARA). Interactive maps are powered by Soar.
Special thanks to Umbra Space for their support.
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Support SpaceFromSpaceSpaceFromSpace is a free archive of georeferenced satellite imagery, built and maintained by one person in Australia. It focuses on two areas: declassified spy satellite photographs from the Cold War era, and high-resolution spaceport imagery. Everything is designed to be browsable and interactive without needing any special GIS software.
During the Cold War, the US operated a series of secret reconnaissance satellite programs including CORONA, GAMBIT, and HEXAGON. These satellites photographed large portions of the Earth from the 1960s through the 1980s. The imagery was declassified by executive order in the 1990s and is now publicly available through the USGS and the National Archives. SpaceFromSpace georeferenced and made that imagery interactive.
The declassified imagery spans from 1960 to 1984. Spaceport imagery is modern, sourced from current commercial satellite providers.
Quite possibly. The archive covers locations across 90+ countries. Use the map search to explore coverage by location or browse the galleries by region.
Yes. If you are looking for imagery of a particular place that is not yet in the archive, you can submit a request (both free and paid) and it will be added to a processing list.
Yes. All imagery on SpaceFromSpace is free to view and explore. It's part of the mission to keep it that way. The original source imagery is public domain, sourced from the USGS and National Archives. If you want to use imagery for research, journalism or education, get in touch.
Declassified imagery is sourced from USGS EarthExplorer and the National Archives. Modern spaceport imagery comes from commercial providers including Umbra Space, Airbus and Planet. Interactive maps are powered by Soar.
Have imagery to share, information about a location, or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you.