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.
World's Largest Aerosol Sensing Network Has Leafy Origins
June 25, 2009
Scientists know that aerosols play an outsized role in Earth's climate, and much of that knowledge has come from the Aerosol Robotic Network, or AERONET, a collaborative, international sensor network. Read More
Satellites Guide Relief to Earthquake Victims
June 25, 2009
A deadly earthquake rocked Honduras, but SERVIR helped disaster officials know exactly where to send help. Read More