Ever wondered what your name looks like from space? NASA can actually show you that—no joke—using satellite images. They’ve put together a cool interactive tool called Your Name in Landsat, which spells out each letter of a word using their huge archive of Earth images taken from satellites. For over 50 years, Landsat has been capturing stunning bird’s-eye views of our planet, and this website is a fun way to showcase their incredible collection.

Using the tool is a breeze. Just type your name (or the word you want to spell) into the submission box and hit the “Enter” button. Your word will pop up, displaying pieces of Earth that look like letters of the alphabet. You can click on or hover your mouse over each image to find out where these spots are located in the world—right down to their coordinates. Plus, you can discover more about each location that forms your word. Just click on the name of the place to view a bigger image and get the story behind the photo.

The NASA Landsat tool offers more than just a cool way to see data; it also highlights the incredible biodiversity our planet has to offer in just one word. Think about an island in Canada, a desert in Utah, or a landscape transformed by a flood. Each of these examples encourages us to explore further and discover more.

Head over to the Your Name in Landsat website to create your personalized name, and don’t forget to give it multiple tries. NASA has gathered over 26 images, so typing in the same word could yield a different set of visuals each time.

Source: https://www.greenmatters.com/news/nasa-satellite-name-generator