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 “New Delta” in the Desert Read more

Building a Great Solar Wall in China Read more

Ghana’s Declining Forest Reserves Read more

A Fiery Display at Kīlauea Read more

The Many Facets of Söderfjärden Read more

Cyclone-Damaged Mayotte Read more

Satellites Spot a “Ghost” Island Read more

Another Puff from Whakaari Read more

Is Fire Activity Declining in Northwestern India? Read more