Here's How to Spell Your Name with NASA's Earth Satellite Images

In celebration of Earth Day in 2026, NASA launched a feature on its website that lets users spell out their names (or any words they fancy) in satellite images of our planet. It’s proof enough that the world does, indeed, know your name!

Using their state-of-the-art Landsat program, users can visit the "Your Name in Landsat" page and type in any singular names or words in the text box. One entry pulls up images of coastlines, islands, rock formations, forests, and other natural landscapes that resemble the letters you've input. You can download the collage for free or save a copy of its QR code to open the image externally.

Each photo proves to be a marvel in its own right. If you’re curious about the exact location where the “letter” was found, you can simply hover over the image to see its name and exact coordinates on the planet.

To generate your name in earthly wonders, access the website for free here.

Attaining such spectacular snapshots of the planet required rigorous research and applications from teams at NASA. The NASA/USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) Landsat Program is nothing short of a monumental feat, as it's known as the longest continuous space-based record of Earth.

An active mission since 1972, the program utilizes a series of satellites to capture images of the planet’s surface, as well as collect valuable data on natural resources. This information is used by land managers, planners, and policymakers to make informed environmental decisions. Over the years, these data have helped track how cities, coastlines, crops, and other landscapes have developed or changed.

Learn more about NASA Science and its technological efforts to document the planet through their official website.