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”
As Glacial Lakes Grow, So Do the Risks Read more
An Island Carved by Water Read more
River Piracy in the Yukon Read more
Batagaika Crater Expands Read more
Satellites Eye Winter Cover Crops Read more
A Rare Clear Day on Mount Washington Read more
Winter at Karazhanbas Oil Field Read more
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California Reservoirs Rise from Drought to Deluge Read more