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.
See first light images, significant events, and unique science.
See first light images, significant events, and unique science.
