Tasking

Overview

The MGP Tasking API lets you request a new imagery collection over your Area of Interest (AOI) within a specified time frame. You may include additional parameters such as image resolution and off-nadir angle. Within the Tasking documentation you'll find an introduction to MGP tasking, a tutorial and examples, and API reference.

User guides and examples

Page	Topic
Intro to Tasking	An overview of MGP Tasking through the Tasking API. If you're new to MGP Tasking, read this first.
Tutorial: How to Place a Tasking Request	A step-by-step tutorial for creating a tasking request body.
Core Imagery Default Recipes	The default settings for each of the core imagery products.
Example: Request for 30 CM Color	A tasking request example for 30 cm color, view-ready ortho (OR2A) imagery.
Example: Request for 50 CM Color	A tasking request example for 50 cm system-ready (1B) imagery.
Validation and Errors	Describes the validation checks and statuses in the Tasking workflow.

API reference

Page	Topic
Tasking Request Limits	The limitations on the number of tasking requests that can be placed in an hour.
Tasking Parameters	A table that describes the required and optional parameters of a tasking request.
Tasking End Use Codes	Allowed values for the required "end use code" tasking parameter.
Tasking Status and Errors	Status definitions and common error messages for failed statuses.
POST Quote a Tasking Request	Get a usage estimate quote for a tasking request before submitting.
POST Submit a Tasking Request	Submit a tasking request, or add validation_only=true to the URL path to validate the request before submitting.
GET Get the Status of a Tasking Request	Get the latest status and details for a tasking request. Requires the order ID which was provided in the response when the tasking request was submitted.
GET List all Tasking Requests	Lists all tasking requests for the account.
POST Cancel a Tasking Request	Cancel a tasking request before it's fulfilled. Requires the tasking order ID.