Superstorm Sandy -- Satellite Imagery (IMAGE) University of Maryland Caption This satellite image shows Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 28, 2012, shortly before it made landfall and was renamed a superstorm. Credit NASA-GOES Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.