NASA and US Geological Survey led Landsat 9 mission collected and sent its first light images of the Earth.

Highlights

• Images highlight the remote coastal islands and inlets of Kimberley region of Western Australia, Lake Erie, white sands of Pensacola Beach and Glaciers high in the Himalayas.
• All the acquired images provide a preview of how this mission will help people in managing vital natural resources and understanding the impacts of climate change.

About Landsat 9

Landsat 9 is an Earth observation satellite. It was launched from Space Launch Complex-3E at Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 27, 2021. The mission was launched through an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. This is a joint mission of NASA and US Geological Survey (USGS). NASA looks after building, launching, and testing the satellite on the other hand, USGS operates this satellite, and manages & distributes the data archive.