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”
Nearing the Limit of Retreat Read more
Fire Burns in Paraguay, Bolivia, and Brazil Read more
Canadian Canola Fields Read more
The First “Planned” City in India Read more
Landmarks of the Pacific Crest Trail Read more
A Raft of Rock Read more
Tawny Swirls in the Kara Sea Read more
Eerie Blooms in Lake Erie Read more
Flying through a Fire Cloud Read more