Landsat 9—Continuing the Legacy
This new four-part video series shares the history of Landsat, how Landsat 9 works, how Landsat data gets from the satellite to the ground, and how Landsat data can be used with other data to support a wide range of research and applications. Enjoy!
Landsat 9 Ground System and Mission Operation Plans Well on Track for Launch
Landsat 9 has successfully passed its Mission Operations Review.
Landsat 9: The Pieces Come Together
Landsat 9’s two science instruments are now attached to the spacecraft.
Landsat 9 Instrument Ready for Spacecraft Assembly
OLI-2 is now built, tested, and in place to be assembled onto the spacecraft.
New Landsat Infrared Instrument Ships from NASA
This month, TIRS-2 successfully passed the stringent 12-week testing process at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and was shipped to Northrop Grumman’s facility in Arizona.
TIRS-2 Completes Baseline Thermal Vac Test
The completion of this test represents a major milestone for the TIRS-2 project, demonstrating that the team has built a well working instrument to meet the requirements of Landsat 9.
In Focus: A Peek at Landsat 9's OLI-2 Instrument During Focal Plane Integration
Ball Aerospace recently shared some photos of its technicians working on OLI-2 in the cleanroom during focal plane integration.
Landsat 9 Successfully Passes Its Critical Design Review
Review board gives high praise to Landsat 9 project for its mission status.
Landsat 9 Spacecraft Passes Latest Critical Design Review
The Landsat 9 spacecraft component successfully completed a rigorous Critical Design Review (CDR) demonstrating that the program meets all technical performance measures and requirements.