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”
When a Road Leads to Deforestation Read more
Solar-Powered China Read more
Eerie Green Swirls of Lake Khanka Read more
A Fire Surrounded by Ice Read more
The Comings and Goings of Lakes Read more
Lake Mead by the Seasons Read more
Wildflowers on the Carrizo Plain Read more
The First “Planned” City in India Read more
Icy Floodwaters Grind Through Iowa Read more