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Landsat 4

Landsat 4

Landsat 4 was a joint NASA and U.S. Geological Survey Earth observation satellite launched on July 16, 1982 into a Sun-synchronous near-polar orbit at approximately 705 km altitude. It carried the Thematic Mapper sensor, which provided 30-meter resolution in six visible and infrared bands plus a 120...

8.3 Great

apps Top Landsat 4 Alternatives

The top alternative to Landsat 4 in 2026 is Sentinel-2B with a score of 8.9/10, followed by NIMBUS-7 (8.8) and Sentinel-1C (8.4).

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Sentinel-2B

Sentinel-2B

Sentinel-2B is an Earth observation satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the Copernicus Prog...

2010S Esa Earth Observation Polar Orbit
8.9 Great
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NIMBUS-7

NIMBUS-7

Nimbus-7 was an American meteorological research satellite launched by NASA in 1978 into a sun-synchronous orbit. As the...

Historic 1970S Nasa Earth Observation
8.8 Great
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Sentinel-1C

Sentinel-1C

Sentinel-1C is a European Space Agency Copernicus program satellite carrying a C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) ins...

2020S Esa Sar Earth Observation
8.4 Great
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SPOT-1

SPOT-1

SPOT-1 was a French Earth observation satellite launched by the CNES in 1986, marking the inaugural mission of the comme...

France 1980S Cnes Earth Observation
8.4 Great
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Sentinel-2C

Sentinel-2C

Sentinel-2C is an Earth observation satellite developed by the European Space Agency for the Copernicus program, success...

2020S Esa Earth Observation Polar Orbit
8.4 Great
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Sentinel-3B

Sentinel-3B

Sentinel-3B is an Earth observation satellite operated by the European Space Agency as part of the Copernicus Programme,...

2010S Esa Earth Observation Polar Orbit
8.3 Great
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IRS-1A

IRS-1A

IRS-1A was India's first indigenous remote sensing satellite, launched on March 17, 1988 from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard...

India 1980S Isro Earth Observation
8.1 Great
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NOAA-19

NOAA-19

Launched in February 2009, NOAA-19 is the final spacecraft in the Polar Operational Environmental Satellite (POES) serie...

2000S Weather Noaa Earth Observation
8.0 Great
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NOAA-18

NOAA-18

NOAA-18 is an environmental monitoring satellite launched in May 2005 as part of the U.S. Polar Operational Environmenta...

2000S Weather Noaa Earth Observation
7.9 Good
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PROBA-V

PROBA-V

PROBA-V is a minisatellite launched by the European Space Agency in May 2013 to map land cover and vegetation growth acr...

2010S Esa Vegetation Polar Orbit
7.9 Good
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NOAA-15

NOAA-15

NOAA-15 is a polar-orbiting environmental satellite launched by the United States in 1998 as part of the Polar-orbiting...

1990S Weather Noaa Earth Observation
7.8 Good
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SPOT-6

SPOT-6

SPOT-6 is a commercial optical Earth observation satellite launched in 2012 and operated by Airbus Defence and Space. As...

2010S Airbus Polar Orbit Multispectral
7.6 Good
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RapidEye (constellation)

RapidEye (constellation)

RapidEye was a commercial constellation of five Earth observation satellites operated by Planet (formerly BlackBridge),...

Planet 2000S Polar Orbit Multispectral
7.6 Good
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ResourceSat-2

ResourceSat-2

ResourceSat-2 is an Earth observation satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2011. Desig...

India 2010S Isro Polar Orbit
7.6 Good
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CBERS-4A

CBERS-4A

CBERS-4A is a cooperative Earth observation satellite developed jointly by China and Brazil, launched into a sun-synchro...

2010S Polar Orbit Multispectral Cnsa Inpe
7.5 Good
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SPOT-7

SPOT-7

SPOT-7 is an optical Earth observation satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space and launched in 2014. It was designed...

2010S Airbus Polar Orbit Multispectral
7.4 Good
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GaoFen-1

GaoFen-1

Launched in April 2013, GaoFen-1 is the first satellite deployed in China's High-Definition Earth Observation System (CH...

China 2010S Cnsa Earth Observation
7.3 Good
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CBERS-4

CBERS-4

CBERS-4 is an Earth observation satellite jointly developed by China and Brazil through a partnership between the CNSA a...

2010S Polar Orbit Multispectral Cnsa Inpe
7.3 Good
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NOAA-9

NOAA-9

NOAA-9 is an American weather satellite launched in December 1984 as part of the TIROS-N series. It operates in a polar...

Historic 1980S Weather Noaa
7.3 Good
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Resurs-P No.1

Resurs-P No.1

Resurs-P No.1 is a Russian civilian Earth observation satellite launched into orbit in 2013 to provide high-resolution i...

Russia 2010S Roscosmos Earth Observation
7.2 Good

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Landsat 4 Action
Sentinel-2B
Sentinel-2B
Satellite 2010S Esa Earth Observation
8.9 Great +0.6 Compare
NIMBUS-7
NIMBUS-7
Satellite Historic 1970S Nasa
8.8 Great +0.5 Compare
Sentinel-1C
Sentinel-1C
Satellite 2020S Esa Sar
8.4 Great +0.1 Compare
SPOT-1
SPOT-1
Satellite France 1980S Cnes
8.4 Great +0.1 Compare
Sentinel-2C
Sentinel-2C
Satellite 2020S Esa Earth Observation
8.4 Great +0.1 Compare
Sentinel-3B
Sentinel-3B
Satellite 2010S Esa Earth Observation
8.3 Great Same Compare
IRS-1A
IRS-1A
Satellite India 1980S Isro
8.1 Great -0.2 Compare
NOAA-19
NOAA-19
Satellite 2000S Weather Noaa
8.0 Great -0.3 Compare
NOAA-18
NOAA-18
Satellite 2000S Weather Noaa
7.9 Good -0.4 Compare
PROBA-V
PROBA-V
Satellite 2010S Esa Vegetation
7.9 Good -0.4 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Landsat 4?
The top alternatives to Landsat 4 in 2026 include Sentinel-2B, NIMBUS-7, Sentinel-1C, SPOT-1, Sentinel-2C. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Landsat 4 compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Landsat 4 scores 8.3/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Landsat 4 worth it in 2026?
Landsat 4 scores 8.3/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Satellite category. However, alternatives like Sentinel-2B may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Landsat 4?
Several alternatives to Landsat 4 offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Landsat 4?
Common reasons users look for Landsat 4 alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Landsat 4 are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Landsat 4 in the Satellite category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Landsat 4 alternative has the highest rating?
Sentinel-2B currently holds the highest rating among Landsat 4 alternatives with a score of 8.9/10.
Can I use Sentinel-2B instead of Landsat 4?
Sentinel-2B is one of the top-rated alternatives to Landsat 4. While they serve similar purposes in the Satellite space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Landsat 4?
Pricing varies among Landsat 4 alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Satellite category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Landsat 4 alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Landsat 4 vs Sentinel-2B: which is better?
Landsat 4 scores 8.3/10 while Sentinel-2B scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Landsat 4 vs NIMBUS-7: which is better?
Landsat 4 scores 8.3/10 while NIMBUS-7 scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Landsat 4 vs Sentinel-1C: which is better?
Landsat 4 scores 8.3/10 while Sentinel-1C scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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