2016 NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich addressing the crowd at Pecora 16 Stuart Udall 50th Anniversary.
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![Pecora 16 Udall 50th Anniversary Award photo - Mike Freilich](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2016%20PECORA%2016%20Udall%2050th%20Anniversary-Mike%20Freilich_0.jpg?itok=19hELRDv)
2016 NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich addressing the crowd at Pecora 16 Stuart Udall 50th Anniversary.
![Pecora 16 Udall 50th Anniversary Award photo - Sen. Tom Udall](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2016%20PECORA%2016%20Udall%2050th%20Anniversary-Sen%20Udall_0.jpg?itok=lWQFXJzm)
Senator Tom Udall, R-New Mexico addressing the crowd at the 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.
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.
Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LCDM) banner posted on EROS front grounds welcoming all in attendance for the L8 hand-off ceremony.
![Color photo of Frank Kelly EROS Director at L8 Hand-off Ceremony](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2013_L8_Hand-off_Ceremony_Frank_Kelly_EROS_Director.jpg?itok=NBnvVk3p)
EROS Director Frank Kelly signing ownership documents for the Landsat 8 satellite.
EROS Director Frank Kelly signing ownership documents for the Landsat 8 satellite.
![Color photo of NASA Landsat Project Scientist Jim Irons speaking directly to the crowd at the Landsat 8 hand-off ceremony](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2013_L8_Hand-off_Ceremony_Jim_Irons_NASA_Landsat_Project_Scientist.jpg?itok=ezGzPpwr)
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 directly to the crowd at the Landsat 8 hand-off ceremony.
![Color photo of NASA Landsat Project Scientist Jim Irons speaking directly to the crowd at the Landsat 8 hand-off ceremony](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2013_L8_Hand-off_Ceremony_Jim_Irons_NASA_Landsat_Project_Scientist_2.jpg?itok=NB_ULzIC)
NASA Landsat Project Scientist Jim Irons speaking 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.
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.
NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich and Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) in attendance at the L8 hand-off ceremony.
![Color photo of EROS Director Frank Kelly at the L8 hand--off ceremony](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2013_L8_Hand-off_Ceremony_Frank_Kelly_EROS_Director_2.jpg?itok=Qd11pW5H)
EROS Director Frank Kelly signing for "the keys" to the Landsat 8 satellite
EROS Director Frank Kelly signing for "the keys" to the Landsat 8 satellite
![Color photo of USGS Director Suzette Kimball and NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2013_L8_Hand-off_Ceremony_Suzette_Kimball_USGS_Director_Mike_Freilich_NASA_Earth_Science_Division_Director.jpg?itok=7CaMUdQT)
USGS Director Suzette Kimball and NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich provide comment during the L8 hand-off ceremony.
USGS Director Suzette Kimball and NASA Earth Science Division Director Mike Freilich provide comment during the L8 hand-off ceremony.
![Color photo of USGS Landsat Project Scientist Tom Loveland](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2013_L8_Hand-off_Ceremony_Tom_Loveland_USGS_Landsat_Project_Scientist.jpg?itok=UMpZFBgf)
USGS Landsat Project Scientist Tom Loveland addressing those in attendance at 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 - from back
Landsat 8 launch event held in the EROS Auditorium in 2013.
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. 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 - 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.
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 lobby during Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.
EROS lobby during Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.
![Color photo of EROS Director Frank Kelly speaking with members of the media during the Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/L8_Launch_Event-Director_with_Press.jpg?itok=l67DdB6o)
EROS Director Frank Kelly speaking with members of the media during the Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.
EROS Director Frank Kelly speaking with members of the media during the Landsat 8 launch event in 2013.
![Color photo of EROS Policy and Communication Office Branch Chief Tom Holm with Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether in 2013.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/L8_Launch_Event-Mayor_with_T_Holm.jpg?itok=MNwLl0RJ)
EROS Policy and Communication Office Branch Chief Tom Holm with Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether in 2013.
EROS Policy and Communication Office Branch Chief Tom Holm with Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether in 2013.