Part two of the Landsat Next Eyes on Earth episode goes over what needs to be done before the launch to prepare the ground system, data processing, and data calibration. Take a listen here: ow.ly/vGHM50RyKnW

#Landsat #Landsat Next #USGS #EarthObservation

The latest Eyes on Earth episodes describe key details about the upcoming Landsat Next mission. Part one goes over how Landsat Next will bring three satellites, 26 spectral bands, and higher spatial and temporal resolutions. Take a listen here: ow.ly/PwG450RyK66

#Landsat

DYK? Landsat has a longstanding network of International Cooperators that operate ground receiving stations worldwide. Learn more about the Landsat IC Network and their contributions to the 50+ year Landsat archive: ow.ly/Z93f50OlGnk.

Exacerbated by El Niño, heavy rains in spring 2024 caused severe flooding in Tanzania’s Rufiji district, among other areas in eastern Africa.

A #Landsat 9 image (right) shows the extent of the flooding along the Rufiji River and its delta.

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May the 4th be with you. Landsat doesn’t travel the galaxy, but it does orbit around Earth to capture land cover change, different ecosystems, and major environmental events.

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#Landsat #USGS #StarWarsDay

2024 was a shortened season for ice anglers in northern Minnesota. #Landsat images over the past decade show how the ice was affected by the warmer temperatures in this new Image of the Week: ow.ly/xIq050Rv8xg.

Celebrate a century of discovery, science, and adventure at #CratersoftheMoonNPS . Established on May 2, 1924, the monument protects the unique and scenic #VolcanicLandscapes of the #SnakeRiverPlain in #Idaho . Learn about another ancient lava field here: ow.ly/NkPB50Rv6xg.

Can we study the effects of climate change from space? With Landsat, we can!

Since 1972, USGS & NASA have been using Landsat satellites to measure things like drought, sea level rise & glacier retreat from space! 🛰️ow.ly/Efsm50RpbrW

#NationalSpaceDay @USGS_Landsat

A new Latest in #Landsat ! In April, Landsat 7 celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Landsat Quality Assessment ArcGIS toolbox was updated, a new podcast about the upcoming Landsat Next mission was released, and much more! Check out the latest issue here: ow.ly/UUkw50Rubma

What do you get when you combine two algorithms developed at EROS? Well, a recently published study on land cover monitoring and evapotranspiration may yield new ways to predict drought: ow.ly/U5Ub50Ru9hk

Eyes on Earth podcast with researcher: ow.ly/KgCa50Ru9hj

Historic #California storms in August 2023 and February 2024 unleashed nearly 5 inches of rain in #DeathValley . The torrential downpours inundated the region and brought #LakeManly back to #BadwaterBasin . Learn more about changing inland water bodies here: ow.ly/LC2n50RsVw3

Late on April 16, 2024, Ruang, a small volcanic island in Indonesia, unleashed a series of eruptions that, at times, sent plumes of gas and ash into the stratosphere.

This pair of #Landsat images highlights how the eruption transformed the landscape.

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Southern Romania has become tinged with yellow as rows of rapeseed and canola plants have bloomed. 🌼

#Landsat 8 captured these pops of color near the confluence of the Olt and Danube rivers on April 12, 2024.

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#NationalArborDay celebrates the importance of trees in our environment. Typically, people plant a tree to commemorate the occasion. The holiday began in Nebraska City, Nebraska, on April 10, 1874. This #Landsat image shows the area.

In northwest India, a circular feature has attracted curiosity in recent decades. A geochemical analysis of the area revealed it contains the characteristic signatures of a meteorite impact.

#Landsat 8 captured an image of the Luna impact crater.

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Landsat data are available to download at no charge  through traditional USGS tools such as EarthExplorer. An Amazon Web Services (AWS) account is required if you prefer to access the data in the cloud, however.

Learn more with this FAQ answer: ow.ly/ij9a50Ro0cT.

Landsat satellites have been capturing images of the Earth's surface for 50+ years.

Not only do they have scientific value, but they're also beautiful to look at (some even resemble famous works of #art ).

Browse them all ➡️ ow.ly/c1p450RlGTJ

#EveryDayIsEarthDay #NASA

#EarthAsArt collections bridge the gap between science and art by transforming #EarthObservation data into captivating displays of our planet. Explore the stunning landscapes of #Brazil here: ow.ly/ugfF50QRi4B

Consider who you’ll nominate for the Pecora 2024 Awards! The deadline is coming soon. Any individual or group who has made significant contributions in satellite or aerial remote sensing of the Earth is eligible. Learn more: ow.ly/mTeF50Rmlcx

Ice anglers had an unusually short season this year in northern Minnesota. This new Image of the Week offers a Landsat look at the past 10 Februarys to see how 2024 treated Mille Lacs Lake much differently. Find a closer view of the lake’s ice roads here: ow.ly/wsr650Rnamy