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April 15, 2014 - Landsat 7's 15 year Anniversary!

Launched on April 15, 1999, the Landsat 7 satellite has now been observing Earth from outer space for 15 years.

During this time, over 1,722,867 images have been acquired and made available to users worldwide. Landsat 7 provides a worldwide audience with objective views, both current and historical, of events and trends across Earth’s landscape.