Landsat 9 launched into space on September 27th, 2021. The "first light" images arrived on October 31st. On that day the satellite captured: algal blooms in Lake Erie, the glaciers of the Himalayas, bush fires in Australia's Eucalypt Woodlands, coastal communities on the Florida panhandle, and deserts, mountains and mesas across the Navajo Nation.
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Image of the Week - Landsat 9 First Images!
Landsat 9 launched into space on September 27th, 2021. The "first light" images arrived on October 31st. On that day the satellite captured: algal blooms in Lake Erie, the glaciers of the Himalayas, bush fires in Australia's Eucalypt Woodlands, coastal communities on the Florida panhandle, and deserts, mountains and mesas across the Navajo Nation.
Image of the Week - Kilauea 2021
The volcanic activity of Kilauea continues on the island of Hawaii. The latest eruption began within Halema'uma'u Crater on September 29. The previous eruption just ended in May 2021. Before that, major lava flows covered the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island in 2018. This latest eruption included vigorous fountaining up to 50-60m high.
The volcanic activity of Kilauea continues on the island of Hawaii. The latest eruption began within Halema'uma'u Crater on September 29. The previous eruption just ended in May 2021. Before that, major lava flows covered the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island in 2018. This latest eruption included vigorous fountaining up to 50-60m high.
Image of the Week - Volcano on Spain's La Palma Island
Image of the Week - Volcano on Spain's La Palma IslandFissures opened on the Cumbre Vieja volcano on September 19. It's the first time it has erupted since 1971.
Image of the Week - Volcano on Spain's La Palma Island
Image of the Week - Volcano on Spain's La Palma IslandFissures opened on the Cumbre Vieja volcano on September 19. It's the first time it has erupted since 1971.
Landsat 9 Launch from Vandenberg: 3 Views
Landsat 9 Launch from Vandenberg: 3 Views
Landsat 9 Launch from Vandenberg: 3 Views
Landsat Launches - Looking Back (AD)
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A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.
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A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.
Landsat 9 Launch Trajectory Animation
When #Landsat9 is launched from Lompoc, CA, a ULA Atlas V booster will lift it out over the Pacific Ocean, over 2,500 miles away in the first 15 minutes, rising quickly. If all goes as expected, about an hour later Landsat 9 will be in orbit, 438 miles high, falling around the Earth at 16,760 miles per hour, positioned to capture years of imagery.
When #Landsat9 is launched from Lompoc, CA, a ULA Atlas V booster will lift it out over the Pacific Ocean, over 2,500 miles away in the first 15 minutes, rising quickly. If all goes as expected, about an hour later Landsat 9 will be in orbit, 438 miles high, falling around the Earth at 16,760 miles per hour, positioned to capture years of imagery.
Landsat Launches - Looking Back
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.
Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021
Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021Social scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center – in collaboration with the USGS National Land Imaging Program – conduct Earth observation user case studies using qualitative research methods.
Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021
Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021Social scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center – in collaboration with the USGS National Land Imaging Program – conduct Earth observation user case studies using qualitative research methods.
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8Landsat satellites acquire useful data on wildfires around the world. Their near infrared and shortwave infrared imaging allows for detection and mapping of fire, smoke, and burn scars often in remote areas.
In California: the Dixie Fire near Lake Almanor and the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe.
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8Landsat satellites acquire useful data on wildfires around the world. Their near infrared and shortwave infrared imaging allows for detection and mapping of fire, smoke, and burn scars often in remote areas.
In California: the Dixie Fire near Lake Almanor and the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe.
Image of the Week - Ida Rains on Eastern Pennsylvania
Image of the Week - Ida Rains on Eastern PennsylvaniaThe remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped several inches of rain on eastern Pennsylvania.
These Landsat images show the Schuylkill River west of Philadelphia where muddied waters rose in several communities.
This image from August 26th shows typical river levels in the Phoenixville area.
Image of the Week - Ida Rains on Eastern Pennsylvania
Image of the Week - Ida Rains on Eastern PennsylvaniaThe remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped several inches of rain on eastern Pennsylvania.
These Landsat images show the Schuylkill River west of Philadelphia where muddied waters rose in several communities.
This image from August 26th shows typical river levels in the Phoenixville area.
Image of the Week - Caldor Fire Expands Toward Lake Tahoe
Image of the Week - Caldor Fire Expands Toward Lake TahoeThe Caldor fire in California started on August 14, 2021 and quickly spread in high winds.
The fire continues to expand toward the Lake Tahoe area as residents evacuate.
This image was captured on August 21, the 8th day.
Landsat 8's near infrared and shortwave infrared bands reveal active fire, burn scars, and smoke.
Image of the Week - Caldor Fire Expands Toward Lake Tahoe
Image of the Week - Caldor Fire Expands Toward Lake TahoeThe Caldor fire in California started on August 14, 2021 and quickly spread in high winds.
The fire continues to expand toward the Lake Tahoe area as residents evacuate.
This image was captured on August 21, the 8th day.
Landsat 8's near infrared and shortwave infrared bands reveal active fire, burn scars, and smoke.
Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of Landsat
Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of LandsatSocial scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center – in collaboration with the USGS National Land Imaging Program – conduct Earth observation user case studies using qualitative research methods.
Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of Landsat
Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of LandsatSocial scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center – in collaboration with the USGS National Land Imaging Program – conduct Earth observation user case studies using qualitative research methods.
HLS: Spring Fieldwork in Northeast China
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
HLS: Magnum Fire, Arizona
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
HLS: Visualizing Stromboli's Eruptions
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
What is HLS?
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) version 2 data are here!
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) version 2 data are here!
Image of the Week - Dixie Fire Ravages Northern California
Image of the Week - Dixie Fire Ravages Northern CaliforniaThe Dixie Fire has become the largest single fire in California's recorded history. State fire officials don't list it at the top, however. The record is held by the massive August Complex fire of 2020 which burned over one million acres. The term "complex" is used when multiple fires in the same area ignite separately.
Image of the Week - Dixie Fire Ravages Northern California
Image of the Week - Dixie Fire Ravages Northern CaliforniaThe Dixie Fire has become the largest single fire in California's recorded history. State fire officials don't list it at the top, however. The record is held by the massive August Complex fire of 2020 which burned over one million acres. The term "complex" is used when multiple fires in the same area ignite separately.
Earth As Art 4
The Earth As Art project began in the early 2000s, and its original intent remains the same: to produce images that do not look like satellite images at first glance.
The Earth As Art project began in the early 2000s, and its original intent remains the same: to produce images that do not look like satellite images at first glance.
Earth As Art 3
The Earth As Art project began in the early 2000s, and its original intent remains the same: to produce images that do not look like satellite images at first glance.
The Earth As Art project began in the early 2000s, and its original intent remains the same: to produce images that do not look like satellite images at first glance.
Image of the Week - Dry Spell Depletes Northern California Reservoirs
Image of the Week - Dry Spell Depletes Northern California ReservoirsA prolonged dry spell has sparked woes over water availability and wildfire in the western United States.
Image of the Week - Dry Spell Depletes Northern California Reservoirs
Image of the Week - Dry Spell Depletes Northern California ReservoirsA prolonged dry spell has sparked woes over water availability and wildfire in the western United States.
What is GEDI?
Meet GEDI! The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation sensor aboard the ISS!
Meet GEDI! The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation sensor aboard the ISS!