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”
The Allure of Searles Lake Salts Read more
Sado Island’s Riches Read more
Lava Flows of the Sáttítla Highlands Read more
Meltwater Ponds on the Amery Ice Shelf Read more
The Palisades Fire’s Footprint Read more
Is Fire Activity Declining in Northwestern India? Read more
Another Puff from Whakaari Read more
Satellites Spot a “Ghost” Island Read more
Cyclone-Damaged Mayotte Read more