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 …

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 …

4 days ago · Science As the Flagship Earth Observing Satellite, Terra was the first satellite to look at Earth system science, collecting multiple types of data dedicated to various areas of Earth …

3 days ago · Home for the Terra Satellite Earth Observing System

Dec 3, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

3 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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 1, 2025 · Terra, which carries five instruments, launched in December 1999 on a six-year mission designed to study the planet’s land, ocean, atmosphere and biosphere simultaneously …