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WHAT:
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Orbital
Sciences Corporation will offer a first look at the completed
Landsat Data Continuity Mission Satellite (LDCM) satellite. Upon
its launch from California in early 2013, LDCM will be known as Landsat8
and will continue the NASA and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth
observations program. The newest LandSat in the fleet will extend
the 40-year legacy of previous Landsat satellites that have
continuously collected data and images of the Earth's surface to
benefit numerous industries, including agriculture, emergency
response and disaster relief. Highlights of the media tour will
include:
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-- Walking tour of Orbital's satellite manufacturing facility
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-- Viewing of the LDCM spacecraft
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-- Briefing on the technical aspects of the design, manufacturing
and testing of the satellite
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-- Briefing on use for water availability and irrigation research
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-- Briefing on use and value of Landsat data in Arizona
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WHO:
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Mike Miller, Orbital's Senior Vice President for Science and
Environmental Satellite Programs
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Daren Iverson, Orbital's LDCM Program Manager
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Dr. Prasad Thenkbail, a USGS science expert and Research Geographer
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Dr. Susan Moran of the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Tucson
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WHEN:
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Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012
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2:30-4:00 p.m. MST
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WHERE:
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1721 West Elliot Rd
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Gilbert, AZ. 85233
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USA
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Directions
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MEDIA
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NOTES:
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Media will be allowed to photograph the LDCM through a viewing
window.
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However, Orbital will also provide professional photographs taken
one day prior.
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Orbital will also provide media with link to broadcast video
b-roll site: http://www.orbital.com/newsInfo/media/.
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This is an industrial facility. Media participants in attendance
should wear closed-toe shoes for safety purposes.
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OTHER:
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About Landsat: The suite of Landsat
satellites have collected multi-spectral land images and data of
the Earth's continental surfaces for more than 40 years. This data
is collected by 17 ground stations worldwide and used to
positively impact industries, including agriculture, geology,
forestry, regional planning, education, mapping, global change
research, emergency response and disaster relief. Orbital is
building LDCM for NASA and U.S. Geological Survey, which share
responsibility for the Landsat program. More information about
Landsat can be found at http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Landsat.html.
Broadcast quality video can be found at http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/landsat/main/index.html.
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About Orbital: Orbital develops and
manufactures small- and medium-class rockets and space systems for
commercial, military and civil government customers. The company's
primary products are satellites and launch vehicles, including
low-Earth orbit, geosynchronous-Earth orbit and planetary
exploration spacecraft for communications, remote sensing,
scientific and defense missions; human-rated space systems for
Earth-orbit, lunar and other missions; ground- and air-launched
rockets that deliver satellites into orbit; and missile defense
systems that are used as interceptor and target vehicles. Orbital
also provides satellite subsystems and space-related technical
services to U.S. Government agencies and laboratories. More
information about Orbital can be found at http://www.orbital.com.
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