The United States launched its latest Earth observation satellite Monday atop an Atlas V rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA said.
The Landsat Data Continuity Mission satellite was the latest in a line of satellites used to continuously gather imagery from space of the Earth’s land surface, coastal areas and coral reefs.
“Everything is looking good, and the engine is operating normally,” a NASA announcer said after the rocket roared off its launch pad.
Once in orbit, the satellite will be turned over to the US Geological Survey.
US launches Earth observation satellite
