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    Earth observation satellite - Wikipedia

    An Earth observation satellite or Earth remote sensing satellite is a satellite used or designed for Earth observation (EO) from orbit, including spy satellites and similar ones intended for non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, meteorology, cartography and others. The most common type are Earth … See more

    Herman Potočnik explored the idea of using orbiting spacecraft for detailed peaceful and military observation of the ground in his 1928 book, The Problem of Space Travel. He … See more

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    A weather satellite is a type of satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather See more

    According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Earth exploration-satellite service (also: Earth exploration-satellite radiocommunication service) is – … See more

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  7. Terra | The EOS Flagship

    For 20 years, Terra, the flagship Earth observing satellite, has chronicled changes on Earth. Designed and built in the 1980s and 90s, NASA and Lockheed Martin engineers set out to build a satellite that could take simultaneous …

  8. Earth Observation Missions - eoPortal

    The eoPortal provides a gateway to knowledge and resources related to Earth Observation satellite missions. FedEO (Federated Earth Observation missions access) provides a unique entry point to a growing number of scientific …

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  10. Terra | NASA's Earth Observing System

    The Terra (formerly called EOS AM-1) satellite is the flagship of NASA's Earth Science Missions. Terra is the first EOS (Earth Observing System) platform and provides global data on the state of the atmosphere, land, and oceans, as well …

  11. Earth Observing 1 (EO-1)

    In 2000, NASA launched Earth Observing-1 (EO-1). While flying at an altitude of 705-kilometers, EO-1's primary focus is to test advanced instruments, spacecraft systems, and mission concepts in flight.