Science

As the Flagship Earth Observing Satellite, Terra  was the first satellite to look at Earth system science, collecting  multiple types of data dedicated to various areas of Earth science.  Scientists are able to document relationships between Earth’s systems and examine their connections. In addition, Terra data has many applications that help people everyday.

How is Earth changing and what are the consequences for life on Earth? This question drives Terra science in each of NASA’s six broad focus areas: