NASA Approves Satellogic Data

NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program has approved the use of data from Satellogic's NewSat constellation for scientific use. A quality assessment report issued on March 9, 2026, evaluated the radiometric and geometric data products of the constellation, which includes the Mark IV and Mark V sensor generations.

The report analyzed 60 top-of-atmosphere reflectance images collected between 2021 and 2025, focusing on radiometric and geometric performance across multiple sites. Results showed generally strong radiometric accuracy and geometric performance that exceeded specified sensor spatial response specifications.

Satellogic has since changed aspects of their data processing to address findings and recommendations in the report. The CSDA program will report on the results of the revised products in the near future.

The CSDA program aims to identify, evaluate, and acquire commercial remote sensing data that enhances NASA's Earth science research and applications. The program provides structured on-ramping opportunities for emerging commercial satellite data vendors, enabling NASA to continuously integrate innovative data sources as the private sector evolves.