Nasa has an interactive digital tool called “Your Name in Landsat” that allows users to discover their names embedded in real satellite imagery of Earth by matching letters of the alphabet with natural landforms such as coastlines, rivers, mountains, and deserts using decades of Landsat data.

The feature transforms complex Earth observation data into a creative and accessible experience for the public, reports The Times of India.

The tool is powered by the Nasa/USGS Landsat programme, a joint initiative that has been collecting Earth observation data since 1972 and provides the longest continuous space-based record of Earth’s land in existence.

Landsat data are essential for making informed decisions about the planet’s resources and environment, as satellites capture reflected light across multiple wavelengths to help scientists monitor changes such as glacier loss, deforestation, and urban expansion.

According to the TOI report, the “Your Name in Landsat” platform draws from this extensive archive to identify natural formations that resemble letters, generating names using real geographical features with multiple variations available for each letter.

The initiative demonstrates how scientific data can be repurposed into an engaging public tool while also highlighting patterns within Earth’s landscapes.

How to create your name using Nasa satellite imagery

• Visit Nasa’s “Your Name in Landsat” web portal: https://science.nasa.gov/specials/your-name-in-landsat/
• Enter your name or any word using A to Z characters
• Press enter to generate satellite-based letter imagery from Earth landscapes
• Refresh or re-enter the name to explore different variations
• Download the image or share it using the QR code option