
Astronomy Cast Ep. 692: Mission Roll Call Part 1: Earth Orbit
Oct 9, 2023
Explore key missions dedicated to observing Earth, including weather satellites, communication satellites, spy satellites, the International Space Station (ISS), and China's Tian Gong space station. Learn about the Landsat and GOES series of satellites for Earth observation and their technologies. Discover missions focused on high-resolution imaging of Earth, measuring ocean heights, and discovering gravitational anomalies. Delve into the significance of pictures of Earth from space and the plan to split the episode into two parts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Observing Earth: Weather Satellites, Communication Satellites, Spy Satellites, and Space Stations
01:46 • 3min
Earth's Satellites: Landsat and GOES Series
04:37 • 5min
GOES Missions and High-Resolution Imaging of Earth
09:50 • 3min
Measuring Ocean Heights and Discovering Gravitational Anomalies
12:37 • 13min
Pictures of Earth from Space and Splitting the Episode
25:33 • 4min
