The Landsat satellite record stretches from 1972 to the present. This gallery includes all Landsat images published on the Earth Observatory, Visible Earth, and Landsat Science web sites from all seven Landsat satellites (Landsats 1-8, Landsat 6 failed to achieve orbit). All of the images are in the public domain and may be used with attribution. The correct attribution for imagery obtained from this site is:
“Landsat imagery courtesy of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and U.S. Geological Survey” or “USGS/NASA Landsat”

Shining a G-LiHT on an Alaskan Forest Read more

Bloom in Hood Canal, Washington Read more

Dying Mangroves on the Australian Coast Read more

Acadia National Park Read more

Wildfire along the California Coast Read more

Volcanoes National Park Read more

How Farms Affect the Chesapeake Bay’s Water Read more

Going High-Tech for Fire Detection Read more

The Ring Around Lago de Cahora Bassa Read more