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View images related to the history of the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.

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Satellite image of China
1985 China image
1985 China image
1985 China image

This Landsat satellite image was created during a group effort to promote remote sensing science in 1985.

This Landsat satellite image was created during a group effort to promote remote sensing science in 1985.

Color photo of 1984 Cape Canaveral FL EPA Shuttle Launch Pads
1984 Cape Canaveral FL EPA Shuttle Launch Pads
1984 Cape Canaveral FL EPA Shuttle Launch Pads
1984 Cape Canaveral FL EPA Shuttle Launch Pads

1984: Cape Canaveral FL EPA Shuttle Launch Pads (E-15710-99CT)

Color photo of Larry Pressler and Pres. Ronald Reagan, circa 1984
1984 - Senator Larry Pressler presents EROS image to President Reagan
1984 - Senator Larry Pressler presents EROS image to President Reagan
1984 - Senator Larry Pressler presents EROS image to President Reagan

Senator Larry Pressler (R-SD 1978 to 1996) presenting President Ronald Reagan (1980 to 1988) with an aerial photograph of the EROS Center.

AVHRR color mosaic of U.S., circa 1986
1984-1986 - AVHRR Mosaic of United States
1984-1986 - AVHRR Mosaic of United States
1984-1986 - AVHRR Mosaic of United States

AVHRR data were collected by the second antenna at the Center and provided daily global coverage.

AVHRR data were collected by the second antenna at the Center and provided daily global coverage.

Color photo of Landsat 5, circa 1984
1984 - Landsat 5
1984 - Landsat 5
1984 - Landsat 5

Landsat 5, the "workhorse," was launched in 1984 with a design life of 3-5 years. It provided data for over 25 years.

Landsat 5, the "workhorse," was launched in 1984 with a design life of 3-5 years. It provided data for over 25 years.

Color aerial image of USGS EROS, circa 1984
1984 - Aerial Image of EROS
1984 - Aerial Image of EROS
1984 - Aerial Image of EROS

By 1984 a second antenna for collecting data from complementary satellites and communications was installed.

By 1984 a second antenna for collecting data from complementary satellites and communications was installed.

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