Landsat 4 launch. EROS History Project
Celebrating a Half-Century at EROS
August 15, 2023
Join us as we celebrate our golden anniversary. We hope you enjoy our website!
Features include:
- Click links to articles and podcasts sharing the story
- Learn more about the Landsat Satellite Program
- Dive into relevant topics like history, science, data, and applications
- Learn how to celebrate with us all year
Explore the Anniversary Website
Explore the Anniversary Website
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EROS Training
USGS EROS provides remote sensing science training for visitors in 1979. This is a man using a stereoscope to look at satellite images.
USGS EROS provides remote sensing science training for visitors in 1979. This is a man using a stereoscope to look at satellite images.
EROS Training in the Black Hills 1979
USGS provides remote sensing science training for visitors in 1979.
Captured with an Olympus Digital Camera.
USGS provides remote sensing science training for visitors in 1979.
Captured with an Olympus Digital Camera.
1978 - Sioux Falls SD Aircraft (E 147 99BN)
Sioux Falls SD Aircraft (E 147 99BN)
Sioux Falls SD Aircraft (E 147 99BN)
1978 - South Dakota Mosaic LS1 2 MSS (E 439 58CT)
South Dakota Mosaic LS1 2 MSS (E 439 58CT)
South Dakota Mosaic LS1 2 MSS (E 439 58CT)
1977 - Training Class Denny Hood
In the 1970s, the Center hosted multiple domestic and international scientists who learned about satellite data for resource management applications.
In the 1970s, the Center hosted multiple domestic and international scientists who learned about satellite data for resource management applications.
1976 - Image 100 in Data Analysis Lab Dave Carneggie
In house data processing systems supported research based on aerial photography and satellite data.
In house data processing systems supported research based on aerial photography and satellite data.
1975 - Lobby
The lobby at the EROS Data Center provided visitors with an introduction to the services and research supported by the center.
The lobby at the EROS Data Center provided visitors with an introduction to the services and research supported by the center.
1974 - Photo Lab
The photo lab at the EROS Data Center produced film prints of aerial photography and satellite images for global science applications.
The photo lab at the EROS Data Center produced film prints of aerial photography and satellite images for global science applications.
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Join us for a special 100th episode of Eyes on Earth as we bring back the past!
Eyes on Earth Episode 101 – EROS 50th: Director Pete Doucette Looks Ahead
In its 50th anniversary year, EROS received a new leader who celebrates the past while embracing the future.
Eyes on Earth Episode 99 – EROS 50th: Interns Who Stayed
EROS has always welcomed interns to work and learn at the center—and many of them have stayed on over the years, some for decades!
Eyes on Earth Episode 98 – EROS 50th: Conservation
EROS has implemented its high-tech, energy-intensive production of data and imagery with an eye toward conservation throughout the 50 years it has been in operation.
Eyes on Earth Episode 97 – EROS 50th: Earth As Art
In addition to their scientific value, many satellite images are simply intriguing to look at. Some might even remind you of actual famous works of art!
Eyes on Earth Episode 95 – EROS 50th: Landsat Science Team
Landsat Science Teams have advocated for the best data possible for the wide variety of remote sensing users around the world.
Eyes on Earth Episode 94 – EROS 50th: Collaborations with SDSU
South Dakota State University, a land grant university less than an hour from EROS, has had links to Landsat and EROS throughout their existence.
Eyes on Earth Episode 93 – EROS 50th: Film Scanning
Evolved from discarded parts, Phoenix scanners digitize the vast film archive at EROS to make it available worldwide.
Eyes on Earth Episode 92 – EROS 50th: The Library and Science Support
Here's a peek inside the Don Lee Kulow Library at EROS and its key role in research support for 50 years.
Eyes on Earth Episode 91 – Intro to AmericaView
Learn about AmericaView’s role of educating all ages about Earth observation and remote sensing science.
Eyes on Earth Episode 86 - Tours at EROS
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we share what visitors to EROS can expect to learn about Landsat satellites, land change monitoring and more during a tour.
Find more with the EROS History Project
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Listen to History with Our Podcast
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1982 - Landsat 4 launch
Landsat 4 launch. EROS History Project
EROS Training
USGS EROS provides remote sensing science training for visitors in 1979. This is a man using a stereoscope to look at satellite images.
USGS EROS provides remote sensing science training for visitors in 1979. This is a man using a stereoscope to look at satellite images.
EROS Training in the Black Hills 1979
USGS provides remote sensing science training for visitors in 1979.
Captured with an Olympus Digital Camera.
USGS provides remote sensing science training for visitors in 1979.
Captured with an Olympus Digital Camera.
1978 - Sioux Falls SD Aircraft (E 147 99BN)
Sioux Falls SD Aircraft (E 147 99BN)
Sioux Falls SD Aircraft (E 147 99BN)
1978 - South Dakota Mosaic LS1 2 MSS (E 439 58CT)
South Dakota Mosaic LS1 2 MSS (E 439 58CT)
South Dakota Mosaic LS1 2 MSS (E 439 58CT)
1977 - Training Class Denny Hood
In the 1970s, the Center hosted multiple domestic and international scientists who learned about satellite data for resource management applications.
In the 1970s, the Center hosted multiple domestic and international scientists who learned about satellite data for resource management applications.
1976 - Image 100 in Data Analysis Lab Dave Carneggie
In house data processing systems supported research based on aerial photography and satellite data.
In house data processing systems supported research based on aerial photography and satellite data.
1975 - Lobby
The lobby at the EROS Data Center provided visitors with an introduction to the services and research supported by the center.
The lobby at the EROS Data Center provided visitors with an introduction to the services and research supported by the center.
1974 - Photo Lab
The photo lab at the EROS Data Center produced film prints of aerial photography and satellite images for global science applications.
The photo lab at the EROS Data Center produced film prints of aerial photography and satellite images for global science applications.