Requesting Input on Future Landsat Requirements

June 14, 2017

Requesting Input on Future Landsat Requirements

June 14, 2017

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is requesting information from the land imaging community for user requirements for future Landsat systems.
To view the RFI, go to www.fedconnect.net,
click on “Search Public Opportunities Only”,
then choose search by “Reference Number”,
enter G17PS00634.
Click on right side of the screen to view RFI document.

Extended deadline is now 08/04/2017 11am EDT.
Thank you for your input.

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