The Pulse of the Planet
A visual exploration of NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) metrics, now with historical and projected data.
FY23 Snapshot: A Year in Data
Total Archive Volume
Average Daily Distribution
Total Unique Users
Data Products Distributed
Exponential Archive Growth
NASA's commitment to Earth science is reflected in the ever-expanding data archive. This chart illustrates the consistent and rapid growth in data volume over the past six fiscal years.
A Global User Community
EOSDIS data serves a diverse, worldwide audience. While a significant portion of users are based in the United States, international researchers constitute a vital part of the user base.
Distribution Dynamics
The demand for Earthdata is accelerating. This combination chart shows the dramatic rise in both the volume of data distributed (in petabytes) and the number of individual data files delivered to users.
Data Distribution Breakdown for
Projections: Looking to the Future
Select DAACs to Analyze
Total Volume Projections
Based on the current rate of archive growth, the total EOSDIS data volume is projected to exceed 200 petabytes by 2028.
DAAC Volume Projections
Each Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) is expected to see significant growth. Select a DAAC below to see its specific projections.
Individual DAAC Performance
Analyze the specific performance of each DAAC with these detailed reports.
Annual Reports (Historical)
Displays the historical data volume from FY08 to FY23 for the selected DAAC(s).
DAAC Estimates (Projected)
Displays the projected data volume from FY23 to FY28 for the selected DAAC(s).
Key Missions by Year
Click on a mission below to learn more about its purpose and data contribution to the EOSDIS archive in the selected year.
Future Missions
Explore upcoming missions that will contribute to the Earthdata archive. Data is subject to change.