NASA Video Shows Landsat Successful Separation from Rocket

The latest Landsat satellite has successfully separated from the Atlas V booster and it's now alive and well orbiting Earth. It's the most powerful and modern Landsat satellite yet, the last member of a saga that has provided with vital information to everyone, from farmers to environmental scientists.


So rejoice, my fellow humans, because this is money very well spent. Using its data, it will save the United States and the rest of the world billions of dollars, helping us plan for the future and avoid or alleviate any catastrophes. [NASA Goddard]