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”

Acadia National Park Read more

Monitoring Outflow and Algae Read more

Fire and Smoke Lingers Around Lake Baikal Read more

Volcanic Hell Makes for Bathing Heaven Read more

Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador Read more

Hurricanes Have Left Their Mark on Louisiana’s Wetlands Read more

Going High-Tech for Fire Detection Read more

A Changed Landscape in Southern Louisiana Read more

Wildfire Scars California Towns Read more