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First Orbital Space Flight Operations Coming to EROS, South Dakota

First Orbital Space Flight Operations Coming to EROS, South Dakota

South Dakota’s first foray into orbital space flight operations is unfolding at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center near Sioux...

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Looking Back: EROS Marks Major Milestones for 2020

Looking Back: EROS Marks Major Milestones for 2020

The year of 2020 will be remembered largely for the global coronavirus pandemic, and with good reason: The impact was worldwide, sustained and...

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): Schools in MO

Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): Schools in MO

This challenge keeps getting closer and closer with another 60 edits since last week - we can do it! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): Schools in TX

This challenge continues to make progress with another 400 edits since last week!

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): City / Town Halls in NE & WY

Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): City / Town Halls in NE & WY

This challenge is mostly complete with a few more points added since last week. See our spatial analyses for tips on remaining communities. 

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LCMAP Collection 1 Science Products Available for Download as Conterminous U.S. Mosaics

LCMAP Collection 1 Science Products Available for Download as Conterminous U.S. Mosaics

USGS Land Change Monitoring, Assessment and Projection (LCMAP) Collection 1 Science Products are now available as CONUS mosaics.

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USGS and JPL Release New Geologic Map of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Landing Site

USGS and JPL Release New Geologic Map of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Landing Site

There is a parable about a group of blind men encountering an elephant for the first time and coming to different conclusions about it depending upon...

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High Resolution Imagery Captures Growth in South Dakota’s Largest City

High Resolution Imagery Captures Growth in South Dakota’s Largest City

The high-tech hub that is the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center was carved out of a chunk of rural farm ground nearly 50...

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Landsat 9 Launch Delay Raises Questions about Science Data Acquisitions

Landsat 9 Launch Delay Raises Questions about Science Data Acquisitions

The slipping of Landsat 9’s original launch readiness date from December 2020 to September 2021 brings with it uncertainty to the Landsat user...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Cemeteries in Southeast MO

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Cemeteries in Southeast MO

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in IL & MO

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in IL & MO

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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USGS Supports the 2020 National Space Policy

USGS Supports the 2020 National Space Policy

In support of the President’s policy, USGS and NASA will leverage their full technological abilities to meet the nation’s growing environmental...

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