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About NASA's Earth Observing System

The Earth Observing System (EOS) is a coordinated series of polar-orbiting and low inclination satellites for long-term global observations of the land surface, biosphere, solid Earth, atmosphere, and oceans. EOS is a major component of the Earth Science Division of NASA's Science Mission Directorate. EOS enables an improved understanding of the Earth as an integrated system. The EOS Project Science Office (EOSPSO) is committed to bringing program information and resources to program scientists and the general public alike.

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EOS Announcements

The Earth Observer Newsletter online is now available in color!
February 17, 2011

The Earth Observer newsletter cover thumbnailBeginning with our January–February 2011 issue, the 508-compliant pdf posted at our website contains color graphics. This will allow readers to view the original color graphics in a single location, and eliminates the need to include links with every graphic in the newsletter. Check it out.








NASA Science Explorer is now available on our website
February 14, 2011

NASA Science Explorer iconNASA Science Explorer touchscreen exhibit now available for Global Imagination's Magic Planet™. A new, interactive touchscreen exhibit for the Magic Planet is now available for download. Read more.





EOS Highlights

NASA's TRMM Satellite Totaled Cyclone Yasi's Heavy Rainfall in Queensland

February 7, 2011

Queensland, which is still trying to recover from earlier widespread flooding as a result of above-normal rainfall due to La Nina and previous tropical cyclone activity, just received a direct hit on the northeast coast by Yasi, one of the most powerful cyclones to strike the region in decades
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GOES-13 Satellite Sees Groundhog's Day on Ice

February 2, 2011

Punxsutawney Phil predicted that spring will come on time, and NASA satellite data suggests that residents in more than one-third of the U.S. are now anxious for the prediction to come true.
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EOS Highlights Archive

This Month's EOS Calendar

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