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40 years strong—Long-time Geoscience Australia, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) partnership benefits both agencies and the world

September 10, 2020
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In 1979, the Australian Government chose the city of Alice Springs to host a Landsat Ground Station because of its location in central Australia. This location enables satellite coverage of the entire Australian continent. Its antennas have played a key role in supporting international satellite programs over more than 40 years.

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Publication Year 2020
Title 40 years strong—Long-time Geoscience Australia, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) partnership benefits both agencies and the world
DOI 10.3133/gip206
Authors
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title General Information Product
Series Number 206
Index ID gip206
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center