Tasking Order

Satellite tasking order management APIs

The Tasking Order API provides methods for managing satellite tasking orders in the Elements platform. Tasking orders are used to request new satellite imagery acquisitions for specific areas and time windows.

Tasking vs Regular Orders

  • Regular Orders - Request existing archived imagery
  • Tasking Orders - Request new imagery acquisitions from satellite providers

Order States

  • PENDING - Order has been created but not yet approved
  • APPROVED - Order has been approved and submitted to the satellite provider
  • COMPLETED - Imagery has been acquired and is available
  • CANCELLED - Order has been cancelled
  • FAILED - Tasking request failed

Available Methods

MethodDescription
tasking_order.create()Create a new tasking order
tasking_order.get()Get tasking order details
tasking_order.list()List tasking orders
tasking_order.approve()Approve a pending tasking order
tasking_order.cancel()Cancel a tasking order