NASA | Earth Observatory: A Decade of Incredible Stories

The transcript discusses NASA's Earth Observatory, launched in 1999, which provides accessible Earth imagery and data. It highlights the development of the observatory, its real-time data capabilities, and its impact on understanding extreme events. The observatory's imagery is widely used, often unknowingly, and has become integral to Earth science communication. The transcript also covers educational uses, emphasizing visualization of complex Earth systems. Finally, it underscores NASA's role in shaping global identity and responsibility for Earth care.

What is the significance of the images provided by the Earth Observatory?

In what ways does the Earth Observatory impact education according to the speaker?

What responsibility does the speaker believe we have towards the Earth?