Alaska Satellite Facility

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Making remote sensing data accessible to advance Earth science and empower decision-makers worldwide

As integral part of the Geophysical Institute, we promote, facilitate, and participate in the advancement of remote sensing to support national and international Earth science research, field operations, and commercial applications. 

Products & Platforms

Remote sensing data is a powerful tool for observing and understanding Earth processes.  At ASF our teams work continuously to streamline data discovery and processing for a broad range of users all over the world. Explore our tools for data discovery and processing at hyperspeed.

Data Discovery

Discover a world of remote sensing data through ASF’s tools: Vertex, asf_search, and  Search API

HyP3 Service

HyP3 is ASF’s flagship on-demand service that turns your Sentinel-1 SAR data into analysis-ready products.

OpenScienceLab & OpenSARLab

Open the door to the world of remote sensing data  processing in the cloud via a JupyterLab environment with OSL.

ASF antennas view from above with trees in fall colors

Ground Station Services at a Prime Location

ASF is at the forefront of satellite data services. We provide critical real-time data and analytics to a global community of researchers, government agencies, and commercial users. By leveraging our unique geographic position and cutting-edge technology, we ensure the reliable capture and distribution of satellite information, making it an essential asset for scientific and operational efforts worldwide. Learn more about the ASF and NASA Ground Station.

ASF 35 year Anniversary 2026

Since 1991, ASF has served as a vital connection between Earth-observing satellites and user communities worldwide. With our high-latitude Alaska location and a team of highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, we offer a range of services to fulfill ASF’s mission to facilitate and participate in the use of remote sensing to support national and international Earth science research, disaster response, and commercial applications.  Explore our history through the interactive timeline. 

Creating solutions to better understand our world

Data Update: A permanent NISAR instrument data gap exists between 2026-07-27T22:03:25Z and 2026-08-10T00:55:27Z.

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