Terra
Active Mission


Terra, the flagship of NASA’s Earth Observing System satellites, studies the interactions among Earth's atmosphere, lands, oceans, and radiant energy, providing insight into how the Earth system is changing, revealing humanity's impact on the planet, and providing crucial data about natural hazards such as fires and volcanoes.
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Explore Earth Science

NASA Earth Science helps Americans respond to challenges and societal needs — such as wildland fires, hurricanes, and water supplies…

In order to study the Earth as a whole system and understand how it is changing, NASA develops and supports…

Open access to NASA’s archive of Earth science data





