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The Landsat 3 is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Landsat 3 was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on 5 March 1978, advancing Earth observation and remote sensing capabilities.
On 5 March 1978, NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey launched Landsat 3 from Vandenberg AFB in California.
The satellite carried new multispectral scanners to monitor Earth's land use, vegetation, and water resources.
Landsat 3 provided higher-quality images and nearly doubled the data capacity of its predecessors.
Scientists and policymakers used its imagery for agricultural planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.
Despite a premature sensor shutdown, the mission delivered crucial data until its deactivation in 1983.
Landsat 3 cemented the Landsat program’s role as a pioneer in systematic global Earth observation.
1978
Landsat 3
Vandenberg Air Force Base
California