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 Comings and Goings of Lakes Read more
A Fire Surrounded by Ice Read more
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Solar-Powered China Read more
When a Road Leads to Deforestation Read more
Spring Fires in Khabarovsk Read more
Lights Out after Cyclone Fani Read more
Frozen Karakul Lake Read more
A Pulse of Water for Lake Powell Read more