End of an era: Historic Landsat 7 mission takes final images
September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
A joint mission between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA, Landsat 7 was initially designed for a five-year mission. Beating the odds, the satellite observed the Earth for a quarter-century, delivering invaluable scientific data for the benefit of all humanity.
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A joint mission between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA, Landsat 7 was initially designed for a five-year mission. Beating the odds, the satellite observed the Earth for a quarter-century, delivering invaluable scientific data for the benefit of all humanity.
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