• DATA
  • VISUAL
  • LINKS
  • HUMAN

How to search and download satellite imagery with your AI

Connect Copernicus Data Space to your AI client to turn natural language requests into precise satellite data downloads.

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Short answer

How can I find and download satellite images using my AI?

Tell your AI the location and time range you need, and it will find the matching Copernicus products and provide download links. You'll get direct access to the data without manual searching.

The results

What you get from this task

Your AI handles the heavy lifting of searching the Copernicus catalog.

DATA

Filtered product lists

The AI finds specific satellite products that match your exact geographic and temporal requirements.

VISUAL

Quicklook previews

You can see what a specific product looks like before you commit to a full download.

LINKS

Authenticated downloads

Your AI generates direct, authenticated links so you can pull the files immediately.

HUMAN

Manual data review

You decide which specific imagery meets your project needs after reviewing the AI's findings.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the Copernicus data repositories.

  1. Locate products

    The AI scans the Copernicus catalog for imagery that fits your specific coordinates and dates.

    search_products

  2. Preview imagery

    It pulls a quick visual preview so you can verify the cloud cover or resolution looks right.

    get_quicklook

  3. Select product

    Once you pick a specific file from the list, the AI retrieves its unique identifier.

    get_product

  4. Generate links

    The AI creates a secure, authenticated URL that lets you download the file directly.

    get_product_download_url

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the search and download process.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed info for your actual target area and timeframes.

Copernicus Data Space Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8KeqJui1oe4e3OawMvA4UInpCjpNH0BZ6cknRqTx/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Copernicus Data Space capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "copernicus-data-space-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8KeqJui1oe4e3OawMvA4UInpCjpNH0BZ6cknRqTx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find Sentinel-2 imagery for the coordinates 45.5, -122.6 between June 2023 and July 2023.

  • Search for Copernicus products covering the area around London from last week and show me the quicklooks.

  • Get the download link for the most recent satellite product at these coordinates: 34.05, -118.24.

  • Show me a list of available satellite products for the Amazon rainforest for January 2024.

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Start here

Connect Copernicus Data Space once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI download the files directly to my hard drive?

    No. The AI provides the authenticated download links, but you must click them to save the files to your local machine.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my Copernicus account settings?

    No. The AI can only search and retrieve data; it cannot modify your account, billing, or profile information.

  • 03

    Does the AI handle the authentication for me?

    Yes. Once connected, the AI uses the authenticated session to generate valid download links.

  • 04

    Can I ask for specific satellite types like Sentinel-1?

    Yes. You can specify the sensor or product type in your prompt to narrow down the search.

  • 05

    Can the AI process or analyze the image data?

    No. The AI can find, preview, and provide links to the data, but it does not perform pixel-level analysis or image processing.

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