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Satellite Setup

Satellite
Guide

NewsLyfe can display real satellite imagery for any location — directly in the Map view and article detail. Choose your provider below, or use ArcGIS which works immediately with no setup required.

Quick Comparison
ProviderFree TierResolutionAPI Key
ArcGIS World ImageryAlways free~1m (Esri)Not required
Sentinel Hub30K req/mo10m (Sentinel-2)Instance ID required
Providers

Choose your satellite imagery provider

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ArcGIS World Imagery

Free. No API key required.

High-resolution satellite imagery from Esri. Works instantly with no registration or API key. The default provider — ideal for most users.

  • ✓Free — no registration
  • ✓No API key needed
  • ✓~1m resolution (Esri)
  • ✓Works out of the box
View Setup Guide →
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Sentinel Hub

Free tier: 30,000 requests/month.

ESA Sentinel-2 satellite imagery via Sentinel Hub. Requires a free account and instance ID. Faster delivery than Copernicus direct.

  • ✓30K requests/month free
  • ✓10m resolution (Sentinel-2)
  • ✓Fast & reliable
  • ✓Free tier available
View Setup Guide →