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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

Just released... The Dynamic Earth: NASA Observes Our Ever-Changing Planet

June 25, 2009

This video production provides a brief introduction to Earth System Science and NASA’s role in observing and studying our changing planet.

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EOS Highlights

Interactions with Aerosols Boost Warming Potential of Some Gases

October 29, 2009

Scientists have known for years that methane and carbon monoxide have a warming effect, but new findings suggest these gases have a significantly more powerful warming impact than previously thought.
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Antarctic Airborne Science Mission Nears Mid-Point

October 28, 2009

With seven science flights over Antarctica completed in the first 13 days of Operation Ice Bridge's southern campaign in NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory, the mission is on track to complete its planned flights by mid-November.
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EOS Highlights Archive

This Month's EOS Calendar

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