Copernicus Browser
Operator: Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (ESA / T-Systems)
Searches satellite imagery by location and date, with image comparisons, spectral views and downloads.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
Copernicus Browser
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 25 October 2026.
Check: 25 October 2026.
Anonymous image view of a Sentinel-2 L2A scene from 20 October 2026.
A true-colour image using bands B4/B3/B2 rendered, with a cloudy acquisition strip visible. Advanced account features were not opened.
Use in OSINT research
Displays satellite imagery of a location for selected periods. Image comparisons, spectral bands and time series support investigations of change.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinates + Place name | Satellite imagery for the selected area and period, with available spectral and comparison views. | Retrieved |
Features
- Filters satellite imagery by area, date, cloud cover and product type.
- Displays true-colour images and other band combinations.
- Compares images in split views or with adjustable opacity.
- Calculates spectral views and statistics, such as NDVI.
- Exports images and provides analytical downloads and time-lapse videos with an account.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Maps & satellite imagery
- Geolocation
Coverage
Dataset
Earth observation data from the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem, including Sentinel missions, contributing missions and land monitoring mosaics.
Access
Requirements
The basic view was usable anonymously during the check. Free registration for advanced features, including analytical downloads, time-lapse videos and custom configurations.
Export
Images as PNG/JPEG. Analytical data in formats including GeoTIFF and ZIP; time-lapse videos as GIF/MPEG4. Advanced outputs require sign-in.
Provider
Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (ESA / T-Systems)
Country of establishment
Unknown
Interfaces
API
Available. The Data Space ecosystem provides OData, STAC, Sentinel Hub, openEO and OGC services for search, download and processing. Authentication and allowances depend on the service.
MCP
Not documented. Not specified on the product and documentation pages reviewed.
AI agents
Not documented. Not specified on the product and documentation pages reviewed.
Legal note
Limitations
- Analytical downloads, time-lapse videos and custom configurations require an account.
- Each API service has its own authentication and allowances.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Copernicus Browser: features and use
Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem · EN
Explains search, visualisation, image comparison and download formats.