Olympic Mountain Glory – NASA Science0

• Earth Observatory, Ice & Glaciers, SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX, Surface Water, Topography
• July 23, 2026

Alpine glaciers, wild coastlines, temperate rainforests and deep river valleys coexist on the Olympic Peninsula, in the northwest corner of Washington state. Surrounded by blue waters, peaceful islands and bustling population centres, its rugged interior remains a relatively remote bastion of nature. The stunning terrain of the Olympic Mountains comes into focus in this oblique