Dr. Alex Goetz, who passed away in 2025, was a member of the Landsat 7 Science Team and a key figure in the history of Landsat science.
In two recent studies, researchers used Landsat data to fill key gaps in our knowledge of reservoir structure and dynamics.
The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or teams using satellite or aerial remote sensing that make outstanding contributions toward understanding the Earth (land, oceans, and air), educating the next generation of scientists, informing decision-makers, or supporting natural or human-induced disaster response. Both national and international nominations are welcome.
For over 50 years, the Landsat program has provided the longest continuous satellite record of Earth’s land surface from space. Landsat 9, launched in 2021, is the latest mission in this remarkable legacy.
The boreal forest—the world’s largest terrestrial biome—is warming faster than any other forest type. New research uses Landsat data to track how the forests shift.
NASA Scientist Alex Gardner highlights how Landsat made his research into the dynamics of glacial flow possible.
NASA satellites are helping Maine oyster farmers pick better sites and plan when oysters will be ready to harvest.