Links to the major sources of remote sensing and imagery data. RCC is also the UChicago contact for several programs that provide satellite imagery to academic researchers. 

• ASTER Global DEM Data
• Digital Globe Satellite Imagery 
• ESA Global Land Cover
• Global Land Cover Facility UMD
• Planet
• SRTM 90m Digital Elevation Data
• UK and Scotland georeferenced maps
• USGS Earth Explorer Imagery
• Vertex -  Alaska Satellite Facility

The Digital Globe Foundation provides satellite imagery grants to support research at academic institutions.  

Apply for an imagery grant here:

http://www.digitalglobefoundation.org/application-process