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”

Taking Stock of the World’s Sandy Beaches Read more

In a River Delta Far, Far Away Read more

Summer Blooms in the Baltic and Barents Read more

Fizzy Tropical Rivers Read more

Summer Blooms in North American Lakes Read more

Iceberg Towers over Innaarsuit Read more

The Water is Wider Read more

Cape Town’s Reservoirs Rebound Read more

One Year Adrift, but Not Far Read more