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Advancing the understanding of our home planet has always been one of the central goals of space exploration. Much has been learned about the Earth’s biophysical systems using satellite-based remote sensing, and online access to remote sensing data has revolutionized the way scientists, specialists, and technicians use the data. Moreover, millions of people have become familiar through the Internet with Earth images from satellites. Just about everyone with Internet access is able to view and download information that shows their backyard or their entire nation. At the same time, the relative lack of processed data remains a challenge for the scientific community.
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Johnston, A.K. (2013). Exploring Planet Earth: The Development of Satellite Remote Sensing for Earth Science. In: Launius, R.D. (eds) Exploring the Solar System. Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137273178_10
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