Program archive

Earth observation satellites

satellites is explored here through 16 archived missions, from Nimbus 1 through Landsat 9, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 16
People: 0
Vehicles: 16

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Explore the Earth observation satellites program

Follow 16 archived missions, their spacecraft, science payloads, milestones, and source-backed records in one program collection.

Program details1964–202116 mission records

Flight record16 flights16 robotic or uncrewed

First flown missionNimbus 1August 28, 1964

Latest flown missionLandsat 9September 27, 2021

Program story

This collection brings together the mission records currently available for Earth observation satellites. Use the sections above to move from the chronological flight record to science payloads, spacecraft, timeline milestones, and archival imagery.