Delivery of Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite data products will cease on November 1, 2026. Data users should transition now to alternative products from NOAA-21 and NOAA-20.
Suomi NPP data announcement
Landsat 9 continues the Landsat program’s critical role of repeat global observations for monitoring, understanding, and managing Earth’s natural resources and extends the Landsat program’s record of land imaging to over half a century. With a design very similar to Landsat 8, Landsat 9’s build and launch were expedited to reduce the risk of a Landsat data gap.
Type
Earth Observation Satellite
Data Center
LP DAAC
Launch
September 27, 2021
Objective
Continuously acquire imagery of Earth’s land surface for environmental and resource management
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. The USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues.
Instruments Aboard Landsat 9
| Instrument Name | Operational Date(s) | Spectral Resolution | Type of Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Infrared Sensor-2 (TIRS-2) | September 27, 2021 - Present | 10.6-12.5 µm |
Spectrometer/Radiometer |
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