Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)

A Little Town with a Long Name

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March 5, 2026
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A NASA luminary from the Apollo era grew up in Wales near Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.

Searching for Selenite

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March 4, 2026
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Oklahoma’s Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge attracts rare and diverse species—and enthusiasts looking for a distinct type of crystallized gypsum.

A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar

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February 18, 2026
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Widespread flooding affected tens of thousands of people after cyclones Fytia and Gezani drenched the island.

Reaching Top Speed in the Dolomites

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February 12, 2026
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Cortina d’Ampezzo, flanked by steep-sided mountain peaks, is the site of several skiing and sliding events in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Milano Cortina 2026

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February 5, 2026
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About 2,900 Olympic athletes have converged on northern Italy to sort out who is the GOAT—or perhaps the stoat.

Chilled New York City

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February 4, 2026
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Ice in the Hudson River hugged the shore of Manhattan amid a deep freeze.

Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia

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February 2, 2026
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From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.

Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia

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February 2, 2026
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From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.

NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks

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August 29, 2025
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Thousands of Americans are impacted each summer by excessive heat and humidity, some suffering from heat-related illnesses when the body can’t cool itself down. Data from NASA satellites could help local governments reduce the sweltering risks, thanks to a collaboration between NASA scientists and officials in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The effort demonstrates how local […]