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Landsat Pixel Walkers: Getting a Feel for Field Work
Field work conducted in northern Alaska is being used in concert with the Landsat satellite data record in an effort to better understand the impacts of climate change on the Arctic.
Landsat 9 Power-Positive and Proceeding Smoothly Through On-Orbit Checkout
Landsat 9 successfully launched on Monday, Sept 27, 2021 at 11:12 a.m. PDT and is now proceeding smoothly and accordingly through its scheduled on-orbit checkout period.
Newly Launched Landsat 9 Mission to Monitor Earth’s Landscapes
Landsat 9 successfully launched at 2:12 p.m. EDT Monday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Landsat 9 Continues a Legacy of 50 Years
by Jason Costa, Kennedy Space Center, Launch Services Program September 27, 2021 • After a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket successfully carried the Landsat 9 spacecraft into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in
Gearing Up for Landsat 9 Launch Week
Starting on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, a number of local Landsat-focused events will be taking place. From geocaching to family fun nights, from science cafe talks to women in STEM socials, there’s something for you to do during launch week.
Meet the Landsat 9 Team: Tim Dunn
by Jim Cawley, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center September 22, 2021 • Landsat 9 is targeted for launch no earlier than Sept. 27, 2021, on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch
Modern Treasure Hunt for Landsat’s Long History Draws Crowds to Lompoc Ahead of Landsat 9 Launch
Adventurers, explorers, and satellite lovers alike descended on Lompoc, California, Sunday, Sept. 19 to kick-off Southern California’s first GeoTour: The History of Landsat in Lompoc.
NASA TV to Air Landsat 9 Launch, Prelaunch Activities
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the NASA/USGS Landsat 9 satellite.
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Landsat 9 Continues a Legacy of 50 Years
by Jason Costa, Kennedy Space Center, Launch Services Program September 27, 2021 • After a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket successfully carried the Landsat 9 spacecraft into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in
Gearing Up for Landsat 9 Launch Week
Starting on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, a number of local Landsat-focused events will be taking place. From geocaching to family fun nights, from science cafe talks to women in STEM socials, there’s something for you to do during launch week.
Meet the Landsat 9 Team: Tim Dunn
by Jim Cawley, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center September 22, 2021 • Landsat 9 is targeted for launch no earlier than Sept. 27, 2021, on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch
Modern Treasure Hunt for Landsat’s Long History Draws Crowds to Lompoc Ahead of Landsat 9 Launch
Adventurers, explorers, and satellite lovers alike descended on Lompoc, California, Sunday, Sept. 19 to kick-off Southern California’s first GeoTour: The History of Landsat in Lompoc.
NASA TV to Air Landsat 9 Launch, Prelaunch Activities
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the NASA/USGS Landsat 9 satellite.
Landsat 9 on Launch Pad atop Atlas V Rocket
Landsat 9, now scheduled for launch on Monday, Sept. 27, is safely encapsulated in its fairing and mated to the launch vehicle in preparation for launch.
NASA and United Launch Alliance Update Landsat 9 Target Launch Date
The Landsat 9 launch is now scheduled for no earlier than Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.
Landsat Aids Efforts to Restore Earth’s Wild Lands
Remote sensing measurements using Landsat can help assess the effectiveness of various restoration interventions.
Nearby Forest Loss Predicts Future Deforestation on Protected Lands
A new analysis of protected forests worldwide finds that protected forests are unlikely to be cut down when they are surrounded by intact forests.
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Landsat 9 Continues a Legacy of 50 Years
by Jason Costa, Kennedy Space Center, Launch Services Program September 27, 2021 • After a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket successfully carried the Landsat 9 spacecraft into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in
Gearing Up for Landsat 9 Launch Week
Starting on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, a number of local Landsat-focused events will be taking place. From geocaching to family fun nights, from science cafe talks to women in STEM socials, there’s something for you to do during launch week.
Meet the Landsat 9 Team: Tim Dunn
by Jim Cawley, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center September 22, 2021 • Landsat 9 is targeted for launch no earlier than Sept. 27, 2021, on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch
Modern Treasure Hunt for Landsat’s Long History Draws Crowds to Lompoc Ahead of Landsat 9 Launch
Adventurers, explorers, and satellite lovers alike descended on Lompoc, California, Sunday, Sept. 19 to kick-off Southern California’s first GeoTour: The History of Landsat in Lompoc.
NASA TV to Air Landsat 9 Launch, Prelaunch Activities
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the NASA/USGS Landsat 9 satellite.
Landsat 9 on Launch Pad atop Atlas V Rocket
Landsat 9, now scheduled for launch on Monday, Sept. 27, is safely encapsulated in its fairing and mated to the launch vehicle in preparation for launch.
NASA and United Launch Alliance Update Landsat 9 Target Launch Date
The Landsat 9 launch is now scheduled for no earlier than Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.
Landsat Aids Efforts to Restore Earth’s Wild Lands
Remote sensing measurements using Landsat can help assess the effectiveness of various restoration interventions.
Nearby Forest Loss Predicts Future Deforestation on Protected Lands
A new analysis of protected forests worldwide finds that protected forests are unlikely to be cut down when they are surrounded by intact forests.