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Landsat 1, launched on July 23, 1972, was the first satellite of the United States' Landsat program, marking a significant milestone in Earth observation. It was a modified version of the Nimbus 4 meteorological satellite, carrying a Multispectral Scanner to gather data on various Earth resources. The satellite's near-polar orbit enabled it to serve as a stabilized platform for obtaining information on agricultural, forestry, geological, and environmental resources.