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”

A Fracturing Berg in the Polar Night Read more

When the Land Stains the Sea Read more

When Glaciers and Rivers Collide Read more

Plankton Abloom in Washington’s Hood Canal Read more

Climate Proofing Rio de Janeiro Read more

Blooming Norwegian Sea Read more

Mackenzie Meets Beaufort Read more

Fire and Ice in Greenland Read more

Two Views of Von Kármán Vortices Read more