Terms & Conditions

1. Using the site

SpaceFromSpace is free to use. You don't need an account to browse the archive or use the interactive map. The site is intended for personal, educational, and research use.

Please don't use the site in a way that could harm it or interfere with other users - scraping the archive at scale, attempting to access admin areas, or using the site for anything illegal.

2. The imagery

The declassified satellite images on this site originate from US government reconnaissance programs including CORONA, GAMBIT, and HEXAGON. The raw imagery is in the public domain as it was produced by the US government.

The georeferencing, processing, and presentation of these images - including the interactive maps and the archive itself - is the work of SpaceFromSpace and is protected by copyright.

You're welcome to share individual images with credit to SpaceFromSpace and a link back to the relevant page. Commercial use of processed imagery requires permission - get in touch at [email protected].

3. Accuracy

The archive is maintained by one person and while every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some footprint locations, dates, and metadata may be approximate or contain errors. The imagery is sourced from the USGS EarthExplorer archive.

SpaceFromSpace is provided as-is, without warranty. Don't rely on it for anything where errors could cause serious harm.

4. Image requests

You can submit a request for specific imagery through the request page. Here's how it works:

• Requests are reviewed manually and are not guaranteed to be fulfilled.
• Payment is never requested unless suitable imagery has been confirmed and found first.
• Express requests are prioritised but subject to the same availability constraints.
• Once payment is made and processing begins, refunds are not available unless imagery cannot be delivered.
• Processing times vary depending on whether imagery requires scanning by the National Archives - this can take several weeks.

5. Shop and prints

Print purchases are handled through the SpaceFromSpace shop, powered by Fourthwall. Returns, refunds, and fulfilment are covered by their returns policy.

6. External links

The site links to third-party services including USGS EarthExplorer, Soar Atlas, and Patreon. SpaceFromSpace is not responsible for the content or policies of those services.

7. Privacy

SpaceFromSpace uses Google Analytics to understand how the site is used - pages visited, general location, and device type. No personally identifiable information is collected through the site itself. If you submit an image request, your contact details are used only to respond to that request.

8. Changes

These terms may be updated occasionally. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the site means you're happy with any changes.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, get in touch at [email protected].

SpaceFromSpace is operated by Harry Stranger, Australia.