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Senator Tom Udall, R-New Mexico addressing the crowd at the Stuart Udall 50th Anniversary.

2016 Pecora 16 Group Award presented to the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) at the Stuart Udall 50th Anniversary.

NASA Landsat Project Scientist Jim Irons speaking directly to the crowd at the Landsat 8 hand-off ceremony.

USGS Director Suzette Kimball and NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich provide comment during the L8 hand-off ceremony. 

USGS Landsat Project Scientist Tom Loveland addressing those in attendance at the L8 Hand-off Ceremony

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium in 2013 - from back

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium - J. Nelson (live from the launch site at VandenBurg Air Force Base, California)

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium in 2013.

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium - J. Lacasse (live from the Gilmore Creek Ground Station in Fairbanks, Alaska)

EROS lobby during Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.

EROS lobby during Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.

NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich and Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) in attendance at the L8 hand-off ceremony.

EROS Director Frank Kelly signing for "the keys" to the Landsat 8 satellite

EROS lobby during Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.

Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LCDM) banner posted on EROS front grounds welcoming all in attendance for the L8 hand-off ceremony.

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium in 2013 - view from side.

EROS Director Frank Kelly speaking with members of the media during the Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.

The Dignitary Panel assembled during the Hand-off of Landsat 8 from NASA to the USGS.

EROS Director Frank Kelly signing ownership documents for the Landsat 8 satellite.

NASA Landsat Project Scientist Jim Irons speaking to the crowd at the Landsat 8 hand-off ceremony.

Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) attending the L8 Hand-off Ceremony.