Ordering Archive Imagery

The instructions on this page apply to orders placed through the MGP Pro user interface only. It does not apply to orders placed via the Ordering API.

When you order an image from Maxar's archive catalog, you can access the full-resolution version of that image at any time. You can view the image in MGP Pro or download it to use in third-party GIS software.

The Order Archive Image panel.

  1. Select Imagery. The Imagery panel opens.

  2. From the Imagery Catalog drop-down, select Archive Imagery or Archive Stereo Pairs.

  3. On the image you want to order, select the Image Menu menu, three vertical dots, then select Order Image. The Order Archive Image panel opens.

    If you want to view the image's metadata before placing an order, select the Image Details button. Select Close to return to the ordering panel.

  4. (Optional) If you want to use a previously saved template for the order, select Start Order From Saved Template, then select a template from the from the Select Template drop-down.

  5. (Optional) In the Order Name field, enter a new name for the order.

    The Order Name field is automatically populated based on imagery parameters. You may want to enter a new, unique name to make your order more easily identifiable in the Orders panel.

  6. Complete each section to define your order.

  7. Select Order Image.

  8. In the confirmation dialog, check that the order looks correct, then select Place Order.

    After placing the order, a final confirmation displays your order ID, order name, order date, your order's options, and the total number of credits charged. Select Place Order to finish placing your order or Cancel to make edits.

  9. (Optional) If you want to save your order options as a template to use later, select Save As Template. In the pop-up, enter a name for the template, then select Save.

  10. Save your order options as a template to use them again later.

Track an order's status and download completed orders in the Orders panel. Orders expire after two weeks. See Orders.

More About Ordering Archive Imagery

  • When you zoom to the extent of the image you want to order, other imagery is hidden from the viewport.

  • The minimum AOI size for archive orders is 1 sq km.

  • Archive imagery and archive stereo pair imagery are generally ordered in the same way. However, you cannot ingest archive stereo pairs to streaming.