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Santa Barbara County, CA, became a hub of Landsat activity in the last week of September 2021. That’s the week Landsat 9 launched into orbit on board an Atlas V rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Officials and guests with the USGS and Department of Interior were among those to visit Space Launch Complex 3 the day before liftoff.
Scientists gathered for a meet and greet at a Lompoc, CA, winery, where they spoke about how the unparalleled record of Landsat observations across nearly 50 years helps them to study and better understand the planet. Many returned the following day to meet Virginia Norwood, known as the “Mother of Landsat” for her role in the multispectral scanner used in the first Landsat satellite.
Children and curious adults had a chance to learn about remote sensing at the Lompoc Library, where selections from the USGS EROS Earth As Art collection were on display alongside educational activities and offerings.
The launch itself saw officials and guests from around the world gather at Vandenberg viewing locations to witness the historic moment.
Here are a few of our favorite photos and videos from the Landsat 9 launch.
Landsat 9 extends the legacy of the venerable program. Here are a few newspaper clips from the program's history:
Visit the Landsat Missions page for information on Landsat data access, use, and availability. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to stay up-to-date on Landsat and EROS news, and follow this link to hear our first podcast from launch week.
Landsat 9 launched into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, September 27, 2021, to carry on the legacy of a nearly 50-year record of continuous Earth observation that began in 1972. The days leading up to the event saw guests from around the world descend upon Santa Barbara County in California to watch the historic event take place.
Landsat 9 launched into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, September 27, 2021, to carry on the legacy of a nearly 50-year record of continuous Earth observation that began in 1972. The days leading up to the event saw guests from around the world descend upon Santa Barbara County in California to watch the historic event take place.
Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.
Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.
Landsat 9 Launch from Vandenberg: 3 Views
Landsat 9 Launch from Vandenberg: 3 Views
A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.
A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.
Landsat 9 launched into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, September 27, 2021, to carry on the legacy of a nearly 50-year record of continuous Earth observation that began in 1972. The days leading up to the event saw guests from around the world descend upon Santa Barbara County in California to watch the historic event take place.
Landsat 9 launched into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, September 27, 2021, to carry on the legacy of a nearly 50-year record of continuous Earth observation that began in 1972. The days leading up to the event saw guests from around the world descend upon Santa Barbara County in California to watch the historic event take place.
Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.
Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.
Landsat 9 Launch from Vandenberg: 3 Views
Landsat 9 Launch from Vandenberg: 3 Views
A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.
A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.
