When the first Landsat satellite launched in 1972, it posed the following question: could we manage our natural resources using remotely–sensed data? The answer, 53 years on, is a resounding “yes.” The post Celebrating 53 Years Since Landsat 1’s Launch first appeared on Landsat Science.| Landsat Science
Landsat Next is on the horizon—the new mission will not only ensure continuity of the longest space-based record of Earth’s land surface, it will fundamentally transform the breadth and depth of actionable information freely available to end users. Take a look at the new capabilities that will define the next Landsat mission.| Landsat Science | A joint NASA/USGS Earth observation program.