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1974 image of Data Analysis Lab, designed for evaluation and manipulation of Landsat data.
1974 Data Analysis Lab
1974 Data Analysis Lab
1974 Data Analysis Lab

Data Analysis Lab, designed for evaluation and manipulation of Landsat data. EROS History Project

Data Analysis Lab, designed for evaluation and manipulation of Landsat data. EROS History Project

1974 image of EROS data management
1974 Data Management 1
1974 Data Management 1
1974 Data Management 1

Film storage as part of the physical archive. EROS History Project

Film storage as part of the physical archive. EROS History Project

1974 image of EROS data managemen
1974 Data Management 2
1974 Data Management 2
1974 Data Management 2

Film storage of millions of frames of aerial photography. EROS History Project

Film storage of millions of frames of aerial photography. EROS History Project

1974 image of EROS data managemen
1974 Data Management 3
1974 Data Management 3
1974 Data Management 3

The archive continues to grow. EROS History Project

1974 photo of DeVere model 810 H color camera.
1974 DeVere model 810 H color camera.
1974 DeVere model 810 H color camera.
1974 DeVere model 810 H color camera.

DeVere model 810 H color camera. EROS History Project

1974 image of USGS EROS cafeteria
1974 EROS Cafeteria
1974 EROS Cafeteria
1974 EROS Cafeteria

The EROS Data Center cafeteria. EROS History Project

1974 image of USGS EROS Computer terminal network
1974 EROS Computer Terminal Network
1974 EROS Computer Terminal Network
1974 EROS Computer Terminal Network

The EROS Data Center computer terminal network. EROS History Project

Color photo of USGS EROS Dedication
1974 EROS Dedication Lobby
1974 EROS Dedication Lobby
1974 EROS Dedication Lobby

The EROS Data Center dedication lobby. EROS History Project

Image of USGS EROS possible sites
1974 EROS Site Selection Chart
1974 EROS Site Selection Chart
1974 EROS Site Selection Chart

Site selection graphic indicating the best site for the antenna to receive Landsat signal when the satellite is acquiring data over the continental US. EROS History Project

Site selection graphic indicating the best site for the antenna to receive Landsat signal when the satellite is acquiring data over the continental US. EROS History Project

Graphic showing MSS and RBV sensors on Landsat 1
1974 ERTS 1 MSS and RBV Sensor Set
1974 ERTS 1 MSS and RBV Sensor Set
1974 ERTS 1 MSS and RBV Sensor Set

The Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS 1) carried two sensor packages on the Return Beam Vidicon (RBV) and the Multispectral Scanner (MSS). The RBV was designed as the primary sensor; however, the MSS sensor proved more reliable. Upon launch the satellite was renamed Landsat 1.

The Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS 1) carried two sensor packages on the Return Beam Vidicon (RBV) and the Multispectral Scanner (MSS). The RBV was designed as the primary sensor; however, the MSS sensor proved more reliable. Upon launch the satellite was renamed Landsat 1.

Color photo of installation of the EROS Data Center building cornerstone.
1973 - Installation of the EROS Data Center building cornerstone
1973 - Installation of the EROS Data Center building cornerstone
1973 - Installation of the EROS Data Center building cornerstone

1973 - Installation of the EROS Data Center building cornerstone. EROS History Project

A model of the Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS), the first civilian Earth Observation satellite launched.
1973 - ERTS-1-Model
1973 - ERTS-1-Model
1973 - ERTS-1-Model

1973 - A model of the Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS), the first civilian Earth Observation satellite launched. EROS History Project

1973 - A model of the Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS), the first civilian Earth Observation satellite launched. EROS History Project

Photo of IBM 2407 tape drives
1973 - IBM-2407-Tape-Drives.jpg
1973 - IBM-2407-Tape-Drives.jpg
1973 - IBM-2407-Tape-Drives.jpg

1973 - IBM 2407 tape drives. EROS History Project

Formal Admission Card to the Reception Dinner held at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Sioux Falls on August 7, 1973
1973 - EROS Dedication Admission Card
1973 - EROS Dedication Admission Card
1973 - EROS Dedication Admission Card

1973 - Formal Admission Card to the Reception Dinner held at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Sioux Falls on August 7, 1973. EROS History Project

1973 - Formal Admission Card to the Reception Dinner held at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Sioux Falls on August 7, 1973. EROS History Project

Invitation to the EROS Dedication of the Karl E. Mundt Federal Building (EROS) held in Sioux Falls on August 7, 1973
1973 - EROS Dedication Invitation
1973 - EROS Dedication Invitation
1973 - EROS Dedication Invitation

1973 - Invitation to the EROS Dedication of the Karl E. Mundt Federal Building (EROS) held in Sioux Falls on August 7, 1973, at which the Honorable Rogers C.B. Morton. Secretary of the Interior spoke. EROS History Project

1973 - Invitation to the EROS Dedication of the Karl E. Mundt Federal Building (EROS) held in Sioux Falls on August 7, 1973, at which the Honorable Rogers C.B. Morton. Secretary of the Interior spoke. EROS History Project

Photo of the dedication and opening of the permanent EROS facility
1973 - Opening
1973 - Opening
1973 - Opening

1973 - The dedication and opening of the permanent EROS facility. EROS History Project

1973 - The dedication and opening of the permanent EROS facility. EROS History Project

Black and white photo of USGS EROS opening
1973 Opening
1973 Opening
1973 Opening

The dedication and opening of the permanent USGS EROS facility - EROS History Project

The dedication and opening of the permanent USGS EROS facility - EROS History Project

Color photo of USGS EROS Center circa 1973
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 1
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 1
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 1

The completion of the EROS Data Center, support building, water tower, and parking lots - EROS History Project

The completion of the EROS Data Center, support building, water tower, and parking lots - EROS History Project

Color photo of USGS EROS Center circa 1973
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 2
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 2
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 2

The EROS Data Center building under construction northeast of Sioux Falls, SD - EROS History Project

The EROS Data Center building under construction northeast of Sioux Falls, SD - EROS History Project

Photo of USGS EROS Center circa 1973
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 3
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 3
1973 - Aerial Image of EROS 3

Aerial image of the EROS Data Center (Mundt Federal Building) near completion. Surrounding land was prepared for roads and parking - EROS History Project

Aerial image of the EROS Data Center (Mundt Federal Building) near completion. Surrounding land was prepared for roads and parking - EROS History Project

1973 image of admission card to the USGS EROS dedication ceremony
1973 EROS Dedication Admission Card
1973 EROS Dedication Admission Card
1973 EROS Dedication Admission Card

1973 image of admission card to the USGS EROS dedication ceremony - EROS History Project

1973 image of admission card to the USGS EROS dedication ceremony - EROS History Project