Landsat at 50: How satellites revolutionized the way we see – and protect – the natural world - The Conversation

They’re crucial for tracking deforestation, pinpointing dangerous heat, and helping people respond to fires, floods and insidious risks that might not be obvious from the ground.

Fifty years ago, U.S. scientists launched a satellite that dramatically changed how we see the world. It captured images of Earths surface in minute detail, showing how wildfires burned landscapes, … [+5835 chars]

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