Landsat 8 Satellite Launch: 40 More Years Of Earth Observations?
Monday, February 11, 2013 - 08:10
in Astronomy & Space
NASA has got the hang of it now. Creating an almost unbearable suspense before the launching of a new satellite, that is. Actually, the last time NASA tortured us with excitement was in connection with a landing, and not a launching. I am of course referring to Curiosity's landing on Mars. That went well, to put it mildly. Both the 'show' and now the results that are ticking in from the mission. Currently it is drill baby, drill mode on Mars! Back on Earth, today Landsat 8 is about to be launched. I will be following that live, and so should you. Adding to the experience, I thought I'd share with you some fun facts and reflections on the Landsat program. read more