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”

Widespread Melt on the George VI Ice Shelf Read more

Nighttime Images Capture Change in China Read more

Mekong Turns from Brown to Blue-Green Read more

Nishinoshima Puffs Read more

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Antarctica Melts Under Its Hottest Days on Record Read more

The Land of Ten Thousand Temples Read more

Extreme Rain Douses Fires, Causes Floods in Australia Read more