Users have had access to remote sensing data through the USGS Global Visualization Viewer (GloVis) since 2001.
It was rebuilt in 2017 to accommodate evolving internet technologies.

Users can instantly see and download scenes using simple navigation tools.


The USGS Earth Explorer gives some extra capabilities:
Downloading data over chronological timelines.
Specifying a wide range of criteria for searches.
Choosing from a long list of satellite and aerial imagery.


In order to download data from USGS Earth Explorer, here are the four steps you’ll need to follow:

Set your search criteria
Select your data to download
Filter out your data
Check your results and download