NASA Earth Observatory Launches October 2026 Satellite Image Challenge for Location Identification
The NASA Earth Observatory has released its satellite image challenge for October 2026, inviting participants to identify the featured location, share identifying clues, and explain what makes the site unique.
The NASA Earth Observatory has released its satellite image challenge for October 2026, inviting participants to identify the featured location, share identifying clues, and explain what makes the site unique. Participants can submit their guesses through an online form by selecting the "Puzzler Answer" topic and including a preferred name or alias.
While submissions can simply state a location guess, entrants can provide additional details such as the specific satellite and instrument used, the spectral bands applied, or historical and geological observations. Although no financial compensation or space travel is awarded, the organization offers bragging rights and plans to recognize the first correct submission alongside readers who provide insightful answers.
Approximately one week following the challenge, the correct answer will be posted at the top of the webpage, accompanied by a link to a detailed Earth Observatory Image of the Day story. Submitted responses may be edited and published on the platform according to the acknowledgment terms.
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Original publication: 6 October 2026 23:57
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