Landsat 5 remains the only Earth-observing satellite with a Guinness World Record , holding the title for "Longest Operating Earth Observation Satellite" after servicing our planet for nearly 29 years. Launched in 1984 and retired in 2013, Landsat 5 recorded many important events, including scientific discoveries, world events, and major disasters.
Landsat 5 Overview
May 17, 2022
Learn more about Landsat 5.
Learn more about Landsat 5.
See first light images, significant events, and unique science.
See first light images, significant events, and unique science.