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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 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.

Color portrait of USGS EROS supporter, Sen. Karl Mundt, circa 1984
1984 - Portrait of Karl Mundt
1984 - Portrait of Karl Mundt
1984 - Portrait of Karl Mundt

Portrait of Senator Karl Mundt, longtime USGS EROS supporter.

Black and white historical restoration photo - Sioux Falls, SD
1984 Historical Restoration Includes Sioux Falls - A
1984 Historical Restoration Includes Sioux Falls - A
Color image of Landsat 5 work
1984 - Landsat 5 being worked on
1984 - Landsat 5 being worked on
1984 - Landsat 5 being worked on

Landsat 5 instrument and spacecraft integration.

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.

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