Frequently Asked Questions about the Landsat Missions

Question:
After a scene is collected, when will it become available for search and download?

Answer:

Landsat scenes with direct downlink to the Landsat Ground Station will become available for search and download within 6-24 hours of acquisition. Scenes downlinked to other USGS Ground Stations will be available within 1-2 weeks.

The Acquisition Web page provides details of the daily captures, acquisition calendars, and the capture schedule archive.

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