NASA, USGS release first Landsat 9 light images of Earth

Joint mission between NASA and the US Geological Survey (USGS), Landsat 9, launched on September 27, 2021, has collected its first light images of Earth. According to a press release by NASA, all the images, acquired on October 31 provide a preview of how the mission will help people manage vital natural resources and understand the impacts of climate change, adding to Landsat's unparalleled data record that spans nearly 50 years of space-based Earth observation.

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