LANDSAT Data Continuity Mission (LDCM)

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) is a satellite mission launched to provide consistent, high-quality images of Earth's surface. It continues the Landsat program, which has been capturing data since 1972, helping scientists, farmers, urban planners, and others monitor environmental changes, land use, and natural resources. LDCM, now called Landsat 8, offers improved sensors for clearer imagery and more information, ensuring that we have a long-term perspective of our planet's health and changes over time, which is crucial for understanding climate change and supporting sustainable development.