VP Kamala Harris at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

The video discusses the legacy of building observatories and the future plans for precision measurements of Earth's systems. It highlights the capabilities of Landsat 9, launched from Goddard, in providing real-time images to assist in disaster response and climate change mitigation. The video emphasizes the importance of leveraging space technology to tackle the climate crisis.

What is the primary goal of building observatories over the next decade?

• To develop new space tourism opportunities

• To enhance satellite communication

• To improve precision in measuring Earth's systems

• To explore other planets

What is the main function of Lancette 9?

• To study the solar system

• To monitor space weather

• To track wildlife migration

• To provide real-time images of Earth's landscapes

How can Lancette 9's images assist first responders?

• By improving internet connectivity

• By offering entertainment content

• By providing real-time data to help save lives

• By predicting future natural disasters

In what way can farmers benefit from Lancette 9's images?

• By learning new farming techniques

• By finding new markets for their produce

• By assessing crop conditions during droughts and heatwaves

• By receiving weather forecasts

What is the broader significance of space technology in addressing global challenges?

• To entertain the public

• To create new social media platforms

• To solve the climate crisis and other major issues

• To develop new space sports