The flagship of NASA’s modern Earth-observing satellite fleet launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on December 18, 1999.
Published Dec 21, 1999
Across two decades, the Terra satellite has been a great leap for Earth system science, observing how different spheres fit together as a whole.
Published Dec 18, 2019Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Drought Fires Remote Sensing
The Terra satellite performed a rare backflip maneuver in order to calibrate its imagers by the light of the Moon.
Published Aug 19, 2017
A mining operation in China dominates the global market for rare metals used in consumer products.
Published Apr 21, 2012
A satellite’s orbital geometry can affect what it sees.
Published Jun 21, 2015Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Life Fires Remote Sensing
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