Our Mission
Pacific Explorer is Papua New Guinea's comprehensive tourism ecosystem, combining cutting-edge satellite technology with a complete booking platform that empowers both travelers and local businesses.
We leverage ESA's Copernicus Sentinel satellites to provide real-time environmental insights while offering a full-service booking system with integrated payments, commission management, and business tools for hotel owners, destination managers, and transportation providers.
Our platform promotes sustainable tourism, supports local economies through fair commission structures, and uses space technology to protect PNG's precious natural resources.
Satellite-Powered Discovery
Real-time Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and Sentinel-3 satellite imagery for environmental monitoring
Complete Booking Platform
Integrated payments, commission tracking, and business management tools
Multi-Stakeholder Platform
Tourists, hotel owners, destination managers, and administrators united
Comprehensive Tourism Platform
Multi-Role User System
Complete user management with roles for tourists, hotel owners, destination managers, hire car operators, and administrators. Each role has tailored dashboards and permissions.
Integrated Booking System
Full booking platform with Stripe payment integration, automated commission tracking, and business owner payouts. Supports destination bookings with real-time availability.
Business Management Tools
Comprehensive tools for hotel owners, destination managers, and transportation providers including listing management, booking tracking, commission monitoring, and analytics.
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Copernicus Sentinel-2
High-resolution optical imagery with 10m resolution and 13 spectral bands for detailed land monitoring, vegetation analysis, and coastal observation.
Copernicus Sentinel-1
All-weather, day and night radar imaging that penetrates clouds to monitor land deformation, track vessels, and observe ocean conditions regardless of weather.
Copernicus Sentinel-3
Ocean and land monitoring including sea surface temperature, ocean color, and vegetation indices for comprehensive environmental analysis.
What Makes Us Special
Integrated Payments
Secure Stripe payments with automated commission tracking and business owner payouts
Business Management
Complete tools for hotel owners, destination managers, and transportation providers
Admin Dashboard
Comprehensive admin panel for user management, content moderation, and analytics
Messaging System
Built-in messaging for user-to-user communication and customer support
About Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country of extraordinary diversity located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. With over 600 islands, PNG encompasses a vast array of ecosystems ranging from pristine coral reefs and coastal mangroves to cloud-shrouded mountain ranges exceeding 4,000 meters.
The nation is home to over 800 indigenous languages, making it the most linguistically diverse country on Earth. Its cultural heritage spans thousands of years, with traditions that remain vibrant and deeply connected to the land and sea.
Islands & Atolls
Indigenous Languages
Provinces
Built for the Cassini Hackathon 2025
Pacific Explorer evolved from a satellite exploration tool into Papua New Guinea's comprehensive tourism ecosystem during the Cassini Hackathon. Our platform demonstrates how space technology can power real-world business solutions while supporting sustainable tourism and local economic development.
ESA Copernicus
Satellite Data Provider
Multi-Stakeholder Platform
Tourists & Businesses
Pacific Explorer
Tourism Ecosystem
Ready to Explore Papua New Guinea?
Discover hidden treasures, pristine landscapes, and vibrant cultures through the power of satellite technology