NASA Earth(@NASAEarth):NASA’s Artemis program has its eyes on the Moon—but so does Landsat! 🌕 Once a month, the Landsat satellites turn to look at the Moon instead of Earth. Observing the Moon helps calibrate the satellites’ instruments, allowing Landsat to consistently and reliably study our planet.

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2026.05.06 16:36

NASA’s Artemis program has its eyes on the Moon—but so does Landsat! 🌕 Once a month, the Landsat satellites turn to look at the Moon instead of Earth. Observing the Moon helps calibrate the satellites’ instruments, allowing Landsat to consistently and reliably study our planet.