TARA

Abstract

TARA (Tasking Archive API) is the REST API at the heart of the European Space Imaging platform. It lets external partners integrate the ordering of earth observation data into their own applications - archive orders for already captured imagery, and tasking orders for new captures.

Features

• Archive search over the historic catalogue, with a self-documenting STAC interface
• Tasking feasibility studies, order submission, tracking, scheduling, and cancellation
• Quotation and pricing for archive, tasking, and mixed orders
• Delivery via an EUSI S3 bucket or a customer-provided site, verified through the API
• User and end-user management, with per-project permissions and quotas
• Email notifications on delivery, plus optional status callbacks

Technologies

• Node.js with TypeScript
• Express
• PostgreSQL with PostGIS