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Platforms

NASA operates state-of-the-art platforms that collect critical information about our home planet. Drill down to the data and tools you need by exploring platforms on Earth and in the sky.

Space-based Platforms

NASA’s fleet of Earth-orbiting platforms observe nearly every corner of the planet, providing data across all Earth science topics.

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An image of a satelllite.
An image of an Airplane flying over rocky terrain.

Air-based Platforms

Data collected by instruments aboard aircraft, balloons, and other platforms that operate below low Earth orbit provide crucial information about our planet, and are also used to validate remote sensing measurements.

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Land-based Platforms

Platforms such as vehicles, antennae, and field sites are rich sources of data that help researchers better understand and predict weather, climate, and changes to the Earth’s surface.

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image of NASA ship at dock

Water-based Platforms

Data from ships, boats, and buoys advance our knowledge of how changes in Earth’s systems affect water quality, water supply, and sea level rise.

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