Unveiling Earth's Canvas: Landsat 9 Data Now Accessible!

Dive into the wealth of knowledge about our planet with the availability of Landsat 9 data for download! Launched on Sept. 27, 2021, Landsat 9, alongside its predecessor Landsat 8, promises a treasure trove of high-quality, medium-resolution images of Earth's landscapes and coastal regions every eight days.

Join the Landsat mission team on their journey of testing and calibrating the new satellite and its instruments. Witness commissioning activities, including a unique flyby under its sister satellite, Landsat 8, confirming precise data alignment. Calibration techniques, such as tilting the spacecraft to capture the full Moon, ensure the instruments consistently detect light.

Managed jointly by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Landsat Program has been a stalwart observer of Earth since 1972, continually enhancing our understanding of the planet's dynamic changes. Explore, download, and contribute to the ever-growing legacy of Earth observation with Landsat 9! #Landsat9Launch #EarthObservation #LandsatLegacy #Landsat9Data