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Below you'll find the most recent news about Landsat and USGS. Please contact Michelle Bouchard at mbouchard@usgs.gov for assistance with specific media questions and requests.

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Landsat Images the Twilight Zone—New Eyes on Earth Episode

Landsat Images the Twilight Zone—New Eyes on Earth Episode

A new Eyes on Earth podcast discusses a special acquisition campaign called the Landsat Extended Acquisition of the Poles (LEAP). We spoke with Chris...

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Landsat 7 Celebrates Silver Anniversary

Landsat 7 Celebrates Silver Anniversary

On April 15, 1999, the Landsat 7 satellite launched into space carrying the Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor onboard. For 25 years the...

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Calibration and Validation Quarterly Reports Now Include Landsat 9 Analysis

Calibration and Validation Quarterly Reports Now Include Landsat 9 Analysis

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) Center of Excellence (ECCOE) focuses on improving the...

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Landsat Helping to Address Food Security Challenges in Africa

Landsat Helping to Address Food Security Challenges in Africa

Learning from the past and planning for the future. Using Earth observation products and tools in the fight to achieve global food security. This is...

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USGS and Australia to continue partnership in Landsat Next satellite mission

USGS and Australia to continue partnership in Landsat Next satellite mission

The U.S. Geological Survey and Australia move toward a partnership as Australia agrees to join upcoming Landsat Next satellite mission.

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Key National Climate Report Includes USGS EROS People and Products

Key National Climate Report Includes USGS EROS People and Products

When the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) debuted recently, it included some significant contributions from the USGS Earth Resources...

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2024 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted

2024 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted

The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or teams using satellite or aerial remote sensing that make outstanding contributions...

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Landsat Technical Working Group meets in Florida

Landsat Technical Working Group meets in Florida

The USGS Landsat International Cooperator Network met for the Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) #32 meeting in Orlando, Florida USA during the...

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USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

Two awardees recognized with the 2023 William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing.

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