Southwest Research Institute Develops Electronics and Software for NASA's Landsat 10
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is currently developing the payload electronics and flight software for the NASA/U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat 10 satellite. This advanced spacecraft is scheduled for launch in 2031, with the primary objective of collecting new and improved Earth observation data. The mission extends the long-standing collaboration between NASA and USGS under the ongoing Landsat program, which has launched nine satellites since 1972 and provided more than 10 million images of Earth's surface.
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is engaged in the development of crucial payload electronics and flight software for the forthcoming NASA/U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat 10 satellite.
This new spacecraft is anticipated to launch in 2031. Its mission will be to gather enhanced Earth observation data, contributing to a deeper understanding of the planet's surface.
Landsat 10 will continue the collaborative efforts between NASA and the USGS as part of the established Landsat program. This program has a history of launching nine satellites since its inception in 1972, providing an extensive archive of over 10 million images of Earth's surface.
According to Phys.org, the work by SwRI is a key component in the preparation for this next generation of Earth observation technology.
