Technical Specifications
| Provider | United States Geological Survey |
| Satellites | 1 |
| Resolution | 15m panchromatic 30m multispectral, NIR, SWIR 100m TIR |
| Swath width | 15.3km at nadir |
| Bands | Panchromatic: 503-676nm Coastal: 435-451nm Blue: 452-512nm Green: 533-590nm Red: 636-673nm NIR: 851-879nm Cirrus: 1363-1384nm SWIR-1: 1566-1651nm SWIR-2: 2107-2294nm TIR-1: 10600-11190nm TIR-2: 11500-12510nm |
| Stereo available | No |
| Altitude | 705km |
About
Landsat 9, managed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), represents a significant milestone in Earth observation and remote sensing. Launched on September 27, 2021, it continues the legacy of its predecessors in providing high-quality, long-term, global data to monitor and study our planet's changing landscape. Equipped with advanced sensors and technology, Landsat 9 captures multispectral imagery with remarkable precision. The data collected by Landsat 9 plays a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges, managing natural resources, and promoting scientific research and informed decision-making on a global scale, thus solidifying its place as an essential tool in Earth science and conservation efforts.
Cost effective
A great option for low-cost satellite imagery and geospatial data.
Creative Commons license
Available under a Creative Commons-like license that allows for free and open use.
Features and Benefits
- Landsat 9 provides high-resolution, multispectral imagery with advanced sensors, enabling the capture of detailed data on the Earth's surface.
- It offers comprehensive global coverage, allowing the monitoring of diverse geographic regions, from remote wilderness areas to urban centres.
- Landsat 9 continues the long-standing Landsat program tradition of providing consistent, long-term data series, which is essential for tracking environmental changes over time.
- The data from Landsat 9 supports a wide range of scientific research, including studies related to climate change, land use, agriculture, forestry, and natural disasters.
- It plays a crucial role in monitoring environmental changes, deforestation, land use planning, and the assessment of ecosystem health.
- Landsat 9 assists in the sustainable management of natural resources, including water, forestry, and agriculture, aiding in decision-making and resource conservation efforts.
- It facilitates timely disaster response and recovery efforts by providing critical information in the event of natural disasters such as floods, bushfires, and earthquakes.