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From its beginning,

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NASA has always kept one eye looking back at Earth.

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For five decades, Landsat satellites have provided a continuous,

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seamless record of Earth’s land surface.

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With unmatched longevity, accuracy, and coverage,

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they are the cornerstone of global land imaging.

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Landsat 9 continues this tradition,

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and will carry us into the next fifty years of Earth observations.

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The two instruments on-board

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will make the most advanced measurements

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of any Landsat satellite.

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Sending back 14-bit data, ready for analysis,

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while collecting more data than ever before.

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Landsat 9’s technical improvements will enable advances in science:

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monitoring coastal waters

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mapping ice velocity

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improved surface temperature readings

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The science data from Landsat 9

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will be used to predict crop yields,

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manage our water resources,

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and assess the health of forest ecosystems.

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Landsat 9 is bringing Earth into clear focus

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every year,

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every season,

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everywhere around the globe.