Terra

active Mission

Terra, the flagship of NASA’s Earth Observing System satellites, studies the interactions among Earth's atmosphere, lands, oceans, and radiant energy, providing insight into how the Earth system is changing, revealing humanity's impact on the planet, and providing crucial data about natural hazards such as fires and volcanoes.

Type

Orbiter

Launch

Dec. 18, 1999

Location

Earth orbit

Objective

Gain an understanding of the interactions between Earth's land, atmosphere, oceans, and biology
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