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Decades of satellite imagery show how groins reshape California beaches

Decades of satellite imagery show how groins reshape California beaches

Long-term satellite observations show how human-built coastal structures influence the movement and buildup of sand along three Southern California...

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Landsat Illustrates the Life Cycle of a Mine

Landsat Illustrates the Life Cycle of a Mine

Any number of satellites can show us what the Earth’s surface looks like now—but only the Landsat Program can reveal more than 50 years of change. We...

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NASA Releases Landsat 10 Spacecraft Request for Proposal

NASA Releases Landsat 10 Spacecraft Request for Proposal

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has published a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Landsat 10 Spacecraft. Proposals are...

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America at 250, Seen from Space

America at 250, Seen from Space

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a new portrait of the nation from space. 

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Annual NLCD Collection 1.2 Now Available

Annual NLCD Collection 1.2 Now Available

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is excited to announce the release of the Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) Conterminous U.S. (CU)...

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USGS Seeks Industry Input on Landsat 10 Mission Operations Center and Flight Operations

USGS Seeks Industry Input on Landsat 10 Mission Operations Center and Flight Operations

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on the future Landsat 10 Mission Operations...

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USGS and NASA Announce 2025 William T. Pecora Award Recipients

USGS and NASA Announce 2025 William T. Pecora Award Recipients

NASA researchers James Irons and Eric Vermote have been selected as winners of the 2025 William T. Pecora Award for their outstanding leadership and...

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Released: NASA Goddard Issues Draft Request for Proposal for the Landsat 10 Spacecraft

Released: NASA Goddard Issues Draft Request for Proposal for the Landsat 10 Spacecraft

The Landsat 10 Spacecraft Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is available for review via SAM.gov as of May 18, 2026. This solicitation marks a major...

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