What is NASA Earth Observatory and when was it created?
NASA Earth Observatory is an online publication created in 1999. It serves as NASA's principal source of satellite imagery and scientific information about the climate and environment for the general public.
Who funds NASA Earth Observatory?
NASA Earth Observatory is funded with public money as authorized by the United States Congress. It operates as part of the EOS Project Science Office at Goddard Space Flight Center.
What awards has NASA Earth Observatory won?
NASA Earth Observatory has won the Webby People's Voice Award in Education three times. The People's Voice Award is determined by public voting rather than a professional panel.
What images did NASA Earth Observatory publish in 2008?
In 2008, NASA Earth Observatory released a series of widely publicized images including clouds streaming over the Caspian Sea, dust storms off the coast of Morocco, the crumbling of the Wilkins Ice Shelf, and Hurricane Bertha.
Where is NASA Earth Observatory located organizationally?
NASA Earth Observatory is part of the EOS Project Science Office located at Goddard Space Flight Center.
Is NASA Earth Observatory free to access?
NASA Earth Observatory is funded by public money authorized by the United States Congress and provides satellite imagery and environmental information to the general public.