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Latest News The Landsat program does more than just collect data. It helps write Earth’s story. Since 1972, Landsat satellites have systematically documented our planet’s changing surface, from shifting agricultural patterns and urban expansion to forest loss and coastal erosion.…
llustration of BioSentinel’s spacecraft flying past the Moon. NASA/Daniel Rutter Editor’s Note: This article was updated Nov. 21, 2025 shortly after BioSentinel’s mission marked three years of operation in deep space. Astronauts live in a pretty extreme environment aboard the International Space…
8 Min Read 25 Years of Scientific Discovery Aboard International Space Station November marks 25 years of human presence aboard the International Space Station, a testament to international collaboration and human ingenuity. Since the first crew arrived on Nov. 2,…
Wildfires Communities use Landsat data to intervene before, during, and after a wildfire to protect their land and maintain healthy forest ecosystems. Landsat’s Role in Managing Wildland Fires Worldwide, fire plays a critical role in maintaining healthy forests, but fire…
Water Resources From monitoring agricultural water use to identifying reservoir pollution, Landsat-based decisions impact millions of people’s access to this essential resource. Landsat’s Role in Managing Water Resources Water is essential for life. A quarter of Earth’s populace has unreliable…
Urban Development Landsat captures patterns of urban growth, enabling city planners to monitor the impacts of land use change and plan future development. Landsat’s Role in Supporting Urban Planning Cities are places of light, action, complex social interactions, multi-faceted cultures,…
Rangeland Management Landsat monitors rangeland vegetation health and forage production across grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and deserts that cover over half of Earth’s land surface. Landsat’s Role in Managing Rangelands Rangelands are areas of uncultivated land, largely characterized by native grasses,…
Human Health Landsat tracks urban heat, algal blooms, disease vectors, and other threats to human health. Landsat’s Role in Protecting Human Health People have long recognized the connection between the environment and human health. Various animal and insect species from…
Forest Management Landsat equips forest managers with the necessary insights to conserve forests for timber production and biodiversity while combating threats like pest infestation and deforestation. Landsat’s Role in Managing Forests People and economies around the world rely on forests…
From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers…