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Landsat Helping to Address Food Security Challenges in Africa

Landsat Helping to Address Food Security Challenges in Africa

Learning from the past and planning for the future. Using Earth observation products and tools in the fight to achieve global food security. This is...

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Case Study: Monitoring Coastal Change via Satellite Imagery at Regional Scale in the Pacific Northwest

Case Study: Monitoring Coastal Change via Satellite Imagery at Regional Scale in the Pacific Northwest

A new study from USGS and partners showcases the accuracy and reliability of satellite-derived shoreline positions for monitoring coastal change...

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USGS and Australia to continue partnership in Landsat Next satellite mission

USGS and Australia to continue partnership in Landsat Next satellite mission

The U.S. Geological Survey and Australia move toward a partnership as Australia agrees to join upcoming Landsat Next satellite mission.

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Key National Climate Report Includes USGS EROS People and Products

Key National Climate Report Includes USGS EROS People and Products

When the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) debuted recently, it included some significant contributions from the USGS Earth Resources...

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2024 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted

2024 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted

The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or teams using satellite or aerial remote sensing that make outstanding contributions...

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Landsat Technical Working Group meets in Florida

Landsat Technical Working Group meets in Florida

The USGS Landsat International Cooperator Network met for the Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) #32 meeting in Orlando, Florida USA during the...

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USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

Two awardees recognized with the 2023 William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing.

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Landsat 7 Imaging Suspended

Landsat 7 Imaging Suspended

On Friday, January 19, 2024 (DOY 019) at 02:41:50Z, Landsat 7 imaging was suspended due to the satellite’s transition into full sunlight, which caused...

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Brief Interruption to Landsat Mission Web Pages

Brief Interruption to Landsat Mission Web Pages

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, upgrades to the USGS Web platform will cause access interruptions on the main Landsat Missions Web Site. All www.usgs...

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Reprocessing of Landsat 8 Data Acquired January 1-6, 2024

Reprocessing of Landsat 8 Data Acquired January 1-6, 2024

Landsat 8 products generated from data acquired January 1, 2024, to January 6, 2024, are being reprocessed to correct an issue within the radiometric...

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