Earth Day Spotlight: NASA’s Mission to Understand Our Planet
NASA has been observing Earth from space for over 60 years, providing a unique perspective that helps us better understand and protect our planet. From iconic images like Earthrise and the Pale Blue Dot to cutting-edge missions like PACE and the upcoming NISAR, NASA's Earth science efforts contribute to everything from farming and wildfire prediction to disaster response and climate monitoring. This Earth Day, NASA highlights how its space-based innovations support global sustainability and benefit people worldwide through data-driven insights about land, air, and water systems.