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”

Kiruna Iron Mine Read more

Studying Chesapeake Bay from Above Read more

A Blaze of Yellow Read more

Minnesota: Land of the Many-Colored Lakes Read more

A Second Massive Ice Avalanche in Tibet Read more

Hurricane Matthew’s Aftermath in Haiti Read more

Salt Lake Water Woes Read more

Paw Paw Bends Read more

Ravenous Mites Devastate Puerto Rico’s Palms Read more