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 Many Facets of Söderfjärden Read more

The Cloudy Waters of Kachemak Bay Read more

Typhoon Krathon Nears Taiwan Read more

Lava Flows of the Sáttítla Highlands Read more

Pyramid Lake in Bloom Read more

Streaming Snow and “Sea Smoke” Read more

Cyclone-Damaged Mayotte Read more

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Spews Ash Read more

Lake Mungo’s Geological and Archaeological Treasures Read more