Buy 40cm Satellite Imagery for Large Areas
XRTech Group supplies 40cm-class high resolution satellite imagery, captured at a native 42cm by SuperView-2, for programmes that cover whole cities, provinces and countries. Archive scenes cost from $13/km², new satellite tasking from $20/km², and volume pricing starts at 250 km². Coverage is worldwide, with flexible team-wide licensing.
✓Native 0.42m detail, sharper than 50cm at the same price per km²
✓Red-edge and dual near-infrared bands for vegetation and land analysis
✓Cloud-free mosaics, stereo pairs and orthorectified products
✓Free coverage check and sample tile with every quote
Built for mapping agencies, planners, agribusiness and energy companies covering thousands of km².
Send a KML, KMZ or SHP of your area. Within 24 hours we reply with archive coverage, cloud cover and a price per km².
0.42m
Native ground sample distance on the sensor
15 km
SuperView-2 swath width at nadir
250 km²
Area where volume pricing begins
Global
Any country, with no US export licence delays
Native 0.42m, not resampledSuperView-2 captures 42cm panchromatic data on the sensor, sold as 40cm-class imagery.
What 40cm means
What Is 40cm High Resolution Satellite Imagery?
40cm high resolution satellite imagery is optical imagery in which every pixel covers about 0.4m by 0.4m of ground. XRTech Group supplies it from SuperView-2, which captures a native 0.42m, so cars and vans, rooftop equipment, road edges, tree crowns and building outlines are sharper than at 50cm. XRTech Group sells it as archive scenes from $13/km² or fresh tasking from $20/km², anywhere on Earth.
40cm is usually quoted as a resolution class rather than one exact number, so it pays to ask what the sensor really captures. We state the true figure: SuperView-2 imagery is 42cm on the sensor, never upsampled from 50cm data. It sits between 50cm imagery and 30cm imagery, adding detail over 50cm without the higher price per km² of 30cm.
For large-area work, 40cm is a strong choice when 50cm is slightly too coarse: municipal base maps, utility and road asset mapping, plantation inventories and environmental surveys. Its red-edge and two near-infrared bands also make it one of the better high resolution options for vegetation analysis over wide areas.
50cm
High Resolution
Buildings, cars, roads and field boundaries are clearly visible. The most widely bought level for mapping and monitoring large areas.
Sharper Detail · Native 42cm
40cm
Very High Resolution (VHR)
Sharper vehicle shapes, rooftop details, road edges and tree crowns than 50cm, plus red-edge bands for vegetation, at a lower price per km² than 30cm.
30cm
Finest Native Detail
Vehicle types, road markings and construction stages are visible. The sharpest option, at a higher price per km².
Large orders, solved
Wide-Area 40cm Imagery Without the Usual Delays
Buying 40cm imagery for one site is simple. Buying it for a city region, a long corridor or a national programme is where projects stall. These are the four problems large buyers bring to XRTech Group, and how we handle each one.
Large Areas Planned Around the Swath
SuperView-2 images a 15 km strip, wider than most satellites in its class, and can revisit a location every 1.5 days. We plan your area into collection strips, fill what we can from the archive first and combine 40cm with 50cm coverage where your project allows, so large areas are not left waiting on the weather.
• 15 km swath and 1.5-day revisit for regional programmes
• Archive and new tasking combined to close gaps quickly
• Phased delivery, so work starts on the first tiles
• Collection reports showing what is captured and what is pending
Archive search in secondsCapture date, cloud cover and an indicative price for every 40cm scene over your area.
Archive imagery
Buy 40cm Archive Imagery
The 40cm archive is the fastest, lowest-cost route to sub-half-metre coverage over large areas. XRTech Group searches the SuperView-2 catalogue over your area of interest, ranks scenes by date, cloud cover and viewing angle, and delivers within 48 hours of order approval. Archive 40cm imagery costs $13 to $14/km² with a 25 km² minimum.
✓Catalogue search of native 42cm SuperView-2 scenes
✓Filter by capture date, cloud cover and off-nadir angle
✓Neighbouring scenes merged into one mosaic for wide areas
✓Historical scenes for change detection, claims and land disputes
New tasking
Order New 40cm Satellite Tasking
When the archive is too old or too cloudy, task SuperView-2 to collect fresh 40cm imagery on your dates. XRTech Group schedules the collection at $20 to $22/km² (minimum 100 km², area at least 5 km wide). Priority tasking is $37/km² and emergency tasking is $66/km² for deadlines that cannot move.
✓Strip and multi-strip mapping for cities and provinces
✓Corridor collection along pipelines, roads, rail and power lines
✓Stereo collection for DEM, DSM and 3D city models
✓Cloud cover and viewing angle guarantees as add-ons
Tasking on your termsSet the area, dates, cloud limit and viewing angle, then submit for a firm quote.
40cm pricing
40cm Satellite Imagery Price: Fixed per km²
These are XRTech Group's 40cm list prices in US dollars per km², for native 42cm SuperView-2 data. They apply to any location worldwide. Volume pricing starts at 250 km², and regional or multi-year programmes receive a custom rate per km² in writing.
Archive
Captured over 90 days ago | SuperView-2
Price per km²:
USD 13 to 14/km² (min. 25 km²)
Delivery:
48 hours after order approval
Lowest cost per km² for wide-area basemaps.
Select ArchiveBest for bulk
Bulk Programme
250 km² and above | archive and tasking combined
Price per km²:
Volume rate below list price
Included:
Free coverage check and sample tile
Phased delivery, cloud-free mosaic and flexible team-wide licensing.
Request Volume QuoteNew Tasking
Fresh capture on your dates
Price per km²:
USD 20 to 22/km² (min. 100 km²)
Stereo pair:
2× the mono price
Tri-stereo at 3× the mono price for 3D models.
Select TaskingPriority and Emergency
Time-critical 40cm collections
Priority tasking:
USD 37/km²
Emergency tasking:
USD 66/km²
For disaster response, claims and security deadlines.
Select UrgentWhat changes the price of 40cm imagery?
Area: volume pricing from 250 km²; minimum 25 km² archive and 100 km² tasking; area of interest at least 5 km wide
Archive or tasking: archive $13 to $14/km², new tasking $20 to $22/km²
Urgency: priority $37/km², emergency $66/km²
Extended multispectral bands: +10% over standard 4-band
Cloud cover limit: 10% or less +$8/km², 5% or less +$15/km²
Viewing angle: 15° or less +$3/km², 10° or less +$9/km²
Stereo: stereo 2×, tri-stereo 3× the mono price
40cm Satellite Imagery Samples from Around the World
Every image below is native 42cm SuperView-2 data. Ask for a free sample tile over your own area with any formal quote, so your team can judge the detail before committing to a large order.
London Eye, United Kingdom · SuperView-2
Downtown Washington DC, USA · SuperView-2
The Pentagon, USA · SuperView-2
Washington DC, USA · SuperView-2
Campus and sports fields · SuperView-2
Nigeria · 40cm
40cm satellite
The Satellite Behind 40cm Imagery
XRTech Group's 40cm-class imagery comes from one satellite, SuperView-2, which captures a native 42cm on the sensor. Need wider coverage at the same price per km²? See 50cm imagery. Need finer detail? See 30cm imagery. Other 40cm-class systems on the market include GeoEye-1 and WorldView-2.
SuperView-2 (GFDM)
42cm
The only satellite behind XRTech Group's 40cm-class imagery. SuperView-2 captures native 42cm panchromatic and 1.68m multispectral data across a 15 km swath, revisits a location every 1.5 days and adds red-edge plus two near-infrared bands for vegetation and land analysis. SuperView-2 specs →
42cm PAN · 1.68m MS, 6 bands
15km swath · 1.5-day revisit
Mono and stereo
40cm Satellite Imagery Specifications
Technical specifications of SuperView-2, the satellite behind XRTech Group's 40cm imagery. More detail is on the SuperView-2 page, and the 50cm and 30cm pages cover the satellites either side.
| Specification | SuperView-2 |
|---|---|
| Satellite | SuperView-2 (GFDM), also known as Gaojing-2 |
| Panchromatic resolution | 0.42m native, sold as 40cm-class |
| Multispectral resolution | 1.68m, 6 bands, pan-sharpened to 0.42m |
| Spectral bands | Panchromatic, blue, green, red, red-edge, NIR1, NIR2 |
| Swath width | 15 km at nadir |
| Revisit | 1.5 days at up to 30° off-nadir |
| Daily collection capacity | Up to 200,000 km², as reported by XRTech Group |
| Positional accuracy | About 80cm with suitable ground control |
| Dynamic range | 11-bit |
| Orbit | 643.8 km, sun-synchronous, 10:30 crossing, 97.5 minute period |
| Collection modes | Mono, stereo, strip and corridor |
| Processing levels | Level 1B, 1C and orthorectified 2A |
| Delivery | GeoTIFF, WGS84 or UTM |
Key features
Reliable 40cm Satellite Imagery from Anywhere on Earth
SuperView-2 combines native 42cm detail with a 15 km swath and frequent revisit, so XRTech Group can collect large areas and keep fast-changing sites current.
Rapid revisit
SuperView-2 can revisit a location every 1.5 days, so the same area can be captured again and again to track change as it happens.
High resolution
Native 0.42m panchromatic detail, pan-sharpened with 1.68m multispectral bands, for precision mapping, asset inventories, urban planning and analysis on any terrain.
Extensive archive
SuperView-2 has been collecting worldwide for years, so historical 40cm coverage of your area is often ready without waiting for a new collection.
Rapid delivery
Archive imagery within 48 hours of approval and emergency tasking prioritised within 24 hours. For urgent requests, XRTech Group reports a 1.5-hour response and 1-hour data delivery.
High accuracy
Sub-metre positional accuracy, about 80cm, with suitable ground control. Orthorectified Level 2A products load straight into ArcGIS, QGIS and other GIS platforms.
Stereo and 3D
Mono and stereo collection for elevation models, 3D city models and digital twins, with strip and corridor modes for long linear assets.
Workflow integration
GeoTIFF and Cloud Optimised GeoTIFF delivery in WGS84 or UTM, ready for ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI and Google Earth Engine without extra georeferencing.
No export delays
As a non-US provider, XRTech Group delivers worldwide without ITAR or EAR export licence restrictions, on standard commercial terms.
How to order
How to Buy 40cm Imagery in 4 Steps
There are two ways to buy 40cm imagery: order it yourself in the XRTech self-service portal, or fill in the quote form and our team does it all for you. For areas over 250 km², multi-site programmes or several countries, the form is the faster route to a coverage check and volume quote.
Step 1: Draw or upload your area of interest
Open the XRTech satellite imagery portal and draw your area, or upload a KML, KMZ or SHP file. No account or login is needed. For regional programmes, corridors or hundreds of separate sites, send the boundary files to our team instead.
Results
Trusted by Teams Around the World
Governments, planners and responders choose XRTech to buy high-resolution satellite images when timelines are tight.
Derna, Libya: Flood Imagery in 24 Hours
Delivered while others were still quoting: clear waterline mapping and evacuation zone modelling for relief teams.
Gold Exploration in Africa
High-resolution imagery and AI analysis narrowed exploration targets before fieldwork.
Flood-Ready Planning in Abu Dhabi
Stereo imagery and elevation data supported flood-ready urban planning.
“We received high-resolution satellite imagery 2x faster than Maxar or Airbus vendors.”
Infrastructure Planner, Asia
When timelines are tight, speed makes the difference. XRTech delivers.
“Others said 3 weeks. XRTech delivered high resolution satellite imagery in 4 days, as was needed.”
National Mapping Lead, Africa
Fast, dependable delivery helped this team meet critical project milestones.
“Clear licensing, human support, and fast turnaround, finally.”
NGO Partner, MENA
Our transparent process and responsive team mean fewer delays and smoother execution.
Why XRTech Group
Why Large Buyers Choose XRTech for 40cm Imagery
Native 42cm, honestly labelled
SuperView-2 imagery is sold as 40cm-class but never resampled, and we can mix in 50cm and 30cm coverage, backed by tasking access to 130+ satellites across partner constellations.
Planned for large areas
A 15 km swath, strip and corridor modes, archive and tasking combined, and phased delivery keep regional programmes moving on schedule.
Analyst-checked quality
Every scene is checked for cloud, haze and geometry before delivery.
Analysis-ready products
Order orthorectified imagery, DEMs, stereo pairs and 3D city models from the same 40cm collection.
Team-wide licensing, no export delays
Flexible team-wide licensing and no US export licence checks, so procurement moves faster in every region.
Free coverage check and sample
See real archive coverage and a sample tile of your own area before you sign a purchase order.
Who buys 40cm
Who Uses 40cm Imagery at Scale
40cm high resolution satellite imagery is for organisations that need more detail than 50cm over large or scattered areas, often more than once. These are the sectors where it pays back fastest.
National Mapping: Base Maps and Cadastre at 40cm
Mapping agencies and municipalities use 40cm imagery to refresh base maps and cadastre, extract building footprints and spot new construction across whole cities and provinces.
• Building footprint and road network extraction
• Cadastre, zoning and land-use updates
• Unauthorised construction detection
• Census, addressing and utility mapping
Quote within 24 hours
Get a 40cm Quote for Your Area
Tell us where and how much. Within 24 hours XRTech Group replies with archive coverage, cloud cover, a price per km² and a free 40cm sample tile, for any location worldwide.
FAQ
40cm Satellite Imagery: Your Questions Answered
What is 40cm high resolution satellite imagery?
40cm high resolution satellite imagery is optical imagery where each pixel covers about 0.4m by 0.4m on the ground, sharp enough to show cars, rooftop equipment, road edges and individual tree crowns. XRTech Group supplies 40cm-class imagery worldwide from SuperView-2, which captures a native 0.42m.
How much does 40cm satellite imagery cost?
XRTech Group sells 40cm archive imagery at $13 to $14/km² (minimum 25 km²) and new 40cm tasking at $20 to $22/km² (minimum 100 km²), for areas at least 5 km wide. Priority tasking is $37/km² and emergency tasking is $66/km². Stereo is 2× and tri-stereo 3× the mono price, and extended multispectral bands add 10%. Cloud cover limits (+$8 or +$15/km²) and viewing angle limits (+$3 or +$9/km²) are optional, and volume pricing applies from 250 km².
Do you offer bulk or volume discounts on 40cm imagery?
Yes. Volume pricing starts at 250 km², and the rate per km² drops as the total area grows. The final rate depends on total area, the mix of archive and new tasking, delivery deadlines and cloud limits. Regional, national and multi-year monitoring programmes get a custom written rate. Send your boundary file and XRTech Group replies with a volume quote within 24 hours.
Which satellites provide 40cm imagery?
Is your 40cm imagery really 40cm or 42cm?
Our 40cm imagery is captured at a native 42cm ground sample distance by SuperView-2. 40cm is the resolution class buyers and sellers use, and we always state the true sensor figure. The imagery is not resampled, so every pixel holds real ground information for measurement and analysis.
What can you see in 40cm satellite imagery?
At 40cm you can see individual buildings and rooftop equipment, road edges and lanes, cars, vans and trucks, ships in port, single tree crowns and the layout of construction sites. People cannot be identified, and number plates and small road markings cannot be read.
How long does delivery of 40cm imagery take?
Archive 40cm imagery is delivered within 48 hours of order approval. New tasking depends on weather and satellite capacity over your area, and emergency tasking is prioritised for collection within 24 hours, as reported by XRTech Group. Large orders are delivered in phases, archive first, so your team can start work straight away.
What is the difference between 40cm and 50cm satellite imagery?
Each 42cm pixel covers about 30% less ground than a 50cm pixel, so vehicle shapes, rooftop details, road edges and tree crowns are clearer, and SuperView-2 adds red-edge and a second near-infrared band. 50cm covers wider areas per pass, up to 130 km with SuperView Neo-3. XRTech Group prices both in the same tier, so choose 40cm when detail matters and 50cm when you need the widest coverage.
Do I need an export licence or permit to buy 40cm satellite imagery?
No. XRTech Group is a non-US satellite imagery provider, so 40cm orders are not subject to US ITAR or EAR export controls. Buyers in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and other regions can buy 40cm imagery under standard commercial terms, without the export licence checks and delays that can apply to US-sourced data.
What formats and processing levels are available?
40cm imagery is delivered as GeoTIFF in natural colour or 4-band (blue, green, red, near-infrared), pan-sharpened to 0.42m, with red-edge and a second near-infrared band available from SuperView-2. You can order basic Level 1B for your own processing or orthorectified Level 2A, in WGS84 or UTM, ready for QGIS, ArcGIS and CAD.
Can I make a DEM or 3D model from 40cm imagery?
Yes. SuperView-2 collects stereo imagery. A 40cm stereo pair costs 2× the mono price and supports a digital elevation model, DSM, DTM and 3D city models for planning and engineering. For dense city centres, 30cm tri-stereo gives the best results.
Is 40cm the right resolution, or do I need 50cm or 30cm?
Choose 40cm when you need more detail than 50cm over large areas at the same price per km². Choose 50cm when the widest coverage per pass matters most. Choose 30cm when vehicle types, road markings or engineering detail matter more than cost. The resolution guide compares every option.
Reviewed by Mustafa Jawaad, General Manager, XRTech Group. Prices are XRTech Group's published 40cm list prices in USD per km²; volume pricing applies from 250 km².