New Landsat Science Team Request for Proposal Now Open
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA have officially opened a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2025-2029 Landsat Science Team. This team will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Landsat program, supporting the ongoing operations of Landsat 8 and 9 while contributing to the development of Landsat Next, which is set to launch in 2030/2031.
Selected members will serve for a term up to five years and will focus on providing relevant science and technical evaluations and recommendations on a number of issues pertinent to the Landsat program, maximizing the value of the Landsat archive, and addressing the unique challenges of next-generation Earth observation systems.
Issues of interest include support for current and future Landsat missions, maximizing value of the Landsat data archive for users, future science needs and applications, research innovations to advance Landsat applications, and scientific issues associated with the Landsat Next mission. A core functionality is to ensure that the Landsat archive—spanning over 50 years—remains compatible with future missions like Landsat Next, while maintaining the high-quality standards that Landsat is known for. The team will also explore synergy with other Earth observations systems such as the European Copernicus Sentinel-2 missions.
The RFP encourages a broad representation from academia, government, and industry. Proposals should reflect various expertise in areas such as optical imaging, multi-spectral data, and remote sensing applications. Visit the Landsat Science Teams webpage to learn more about work done by previous teams.
Interested applicants should submit their proposal by December 17, 2024. For more information and submission guidelines, visit https://sam.gov/opp/a667a0e406b44b72803edad0bcae9c6e/view.