NASA is inviting the public to take part in virtual activities and events ahead of the launch of the Landsat 9 satellite, a joint NASA/U.S. Geological Survey mission that will continue the legacy of monitoring Earth’s land and coastal regions. Liftoff aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket is targeted for Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Members of the public can register to attend the launch virtually. NASA’s virtual guest program for this launch includes curated launch resources, a behind-the-scenes look at the mission, and a virtual guest passport stamp following a successful launch.
Once fully commissioned in orbit, Landsat 9 will replace Landsat 7 and join its sister satellite, Landsat 8, to collect images from across the planet every eight days. This calibrated data will continue the Landsat program’s critical role in monitoring land use and helping decision makers manage essential resources including crops, water resources, and forests.
Live coverage and countdown commentary of the launch will begin at 10:30 a.m. PDT/1:30 p.m. EDT and air on NASA Television and the agency’s website, as well as YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, Daily Motion, and NASA’s App.
Members of the public can also share in the journey through a variety of activities, including:
Interactive Mission Website
To help the public learn more about the project and its near 50-year history, NASA has recently launched a new interactive website: www.nasa.gov/landsat9
Camp Landsat
Camp activity fun for everyone with organized sections of Landsat information and activities – like Cities & Suburbs, Forests Forever, Beaches & Reefs, and more: https://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/outreach/camp-landsat
Virtual Launch Passport
Print, fold, and get ready to fill your virtual passport. Stamps will be emailed following launches to those who register via email through Eventbrite.
Watch and Engage on Social Media
Keep up with the mission using #Landsat. Join the Virtual NASA Social. Stay connected with the mission on social media and let people know you’re following it on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Follow and tag these accounts:
· Twitter: @NASA, @NASA_Landsat, @NASA_LSP
· Facebook: NASA, Landsat Facebook, NASA LSP
· Instagram: NASA, Landsat Instagram
For more information about Landsat, visit: www.nasa.gov/landsat and www.usgs.gov/landsat.