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”
The World’s Largest Urban Area Read more
Finding Hidden Shoals on the North Slope Read more
Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador Read more
Fire and Smoke Lingers Around Lake Baikal Read more
The Waters are Rising on NASA’s Shores Read more
Wildfire Scars California Towns Read more
Satellite Data Helps Migrating Birds Read more
Kuh-e-Gugerd Read more
Counting the Carbon in Mexico’s Forests Read more