Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program
The Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program explores the potential of commercial satellite data to advance NASA's Earth science research and application objectives.
Explore CSDA
The CSDA program aims to identify, assess, and acquire data from commercial providers, which may offer a cost-effective means of supplementing Earth observations collected by NASA, other U.S. Government agencies, and international collaborators.
About the CSDA Program
The mission of the CSDA Program is to find cost-effective ways to augment NASA's suite of Earth observations by identifying, evaluating, and acquiring commercial satellite data.
Available Datasets
CSDA ensures that commercial Earth observation data meet rigorous standards for Earth science research and applications through an evaluation process.
Search the Satellite Data Explorer
Search and download commercial satellite data available through the CSDA program
Learning Resources
Make the most of the commercial data available through the CSDA program with the help of these user-oriented learning resources.
Delivering Trusted Data
Through CSDA, NASA acquires commercial Earth observation datasets, curates them within a stable, API‑driven delivery infrastructure with standardized metadata, and ensures that all datasets undergo independent scientific evaluation for quality, accuracy, and fitness for purpose.
Learn More about CSDA's Data Evaluation Process
News and Events
Stay up-to-date on the latest news and information from the CSDA Program.
Webinar: NASA CSDA Program Update
Join us on 9/23 for overview of the CSDA program's activities and progress.
CSDA Selects Eight Commercial Satellite Data Providers for On-Ramp 2 Contract Awards
CSDA Selects Eight Commercial Satellite Data Providers for On-Ramp 2 Contract Awards.
Digital Surface and Terrain Models from Vantor’s Precision3D Product Line Added to Satellite Data Explorer
The CSDA Program added three digital elevation and terrain products from Vantor’s Precision3D Product Line to the Satellite Data Explorer.
Subscribe to the CSDA Orbit
The CSDA Orbit is a quarterly newsletter designed to inform the NASA community about CSDA program developments