Landsat 5 is the fifth satellite of the Landsat program. It was launched on March 1, 1984, with the primary goal of providing a global archive of satellite photos. The Landsat Program is managed by USGS, and data from Landsat 5 is collected and distributed from the USGS's Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science.
In March 2012, it celebrated 28 years in space, 25 years beyond its original mission.
Read more about Landsat 5: Solar Array Drive Anomaly, 2009 Events, Amplifier Fluctuations in November 2011, 2012, Specifications