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2016 NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich addressing the crowd at Pecora 16 Stuart Udall 50th Anniversary.

Senator Tom Udall, R-New Mexico addressing the crowd at the Stuart Udall 50th Anniversary.

The Dignitary Panel assembled during the Hand-off of Landsat 8 from NASA to the USGS.

Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LCDM) banner posted on EROS front grounds welcoming all in attendance for the L8 hand-off ceremony.

EROS Director Frank Kelly signing ownership documents for the Landsat 8 satellite.

NASA Landsat Project Scientist Jim Irons speaking directly to the crowd at the Landsat 8 hand-off ceremony.

NASA Landsat Project Scientist Jim Irons speaking to the crowd at the Landsat 8 hand-off ceremony.

Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) attending the L8 Hand-off Ceremony.

NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich and Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) in attendance at the L8 hand-off ceremony.

EROS Director Frank Kelly signing for "the keys" to the Landsat 8 satellite

USGS Director Suzette Kimball and NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich provide comment during the L8 hand-off ceremony. 

USGS Landsat Project Scientist Tom Loveland addressing those in attendance at the L8 Hand-off Ceremony

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium in 2013 - from back

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium in 2013.

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium - J. Nelson (live from the launch site at VandenBurg Air Force Base, California)

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium - J. Lacasse (live from the Gilmore Creek Ground Station in Fairbanks, Alaska)

Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium in 2013 - view from side.

EROS lobby during Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.

EROS lobby during Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.

EROS Director Frank Kelly speaking with members of the media during the Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.

EROS Policy and Communication Office Branch Chief Tom Holm with Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether in 2013.