Terra: The EOS Flagship Terra explores the connections between Earth’s atmosphere, land, snow and ice, ocean, and energy balance to understand Earth’s climate and to map the impact of human …

Current systems issues: None. Processed Terra data are available through several NASA data centers. Current life expectancy: Terra has far exceeded its design life and has a strong chance of operating …

1 day ago · Home for the Terra Satellite Earth Observing System

1 day ago · As the Flagship Earth Observing Satellite, Terra was the first satellite to look at Earth system science with five sensors dedicated to observing the land, water, and atmosphere. By seeing Earth …

1 day ago · With its sweeping 2,330-km-wide viewing swath, MODIS sees every point on our world every 1-2 days in 36 discrete spectral bands. Consequently, MODIS tracks a wider array of the …

1 day ago · Most satellite instruments look only straight down, or toward the edge of the planet. To fully understand Earth’s climate, and to determine how it may be changing, we need to know the amount …

4 days ago · Measurement of Pollution in the Troposphere Widespread fires in western Africa release carbon monoxide into the atmosphere (red) in February 2004. Measurement of Pollution in the …

Feb 14, 2024 · Terra’s Upcoming 25th Birthday Celebration, with AGU Special Sessions, an event at GSFC Visitor’s Center, and online activities! Thanks again for all of your support over the years! …

4 days ago · Terra observations reveal humanity’s impact on the planet and provide crucial data about natural hazards like fire and volcanoes. See Terra science. Terra is an international mission carrying …

Terra 25th Anniversary Event at GSFC Visitor’s Center On Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 — the official launch date of Terra — from 3 – 5:30 PM EST at Goddard Space Flight Center’s Visitor …