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”

How Glaciers Turn Lakes Turquoise Read more

Spring Freeze in the Labrador Sea Read more

A Pulse of Water for Lake Powell Read more

Frozen Karakul Lake Read more

Lights Out after Cyclone Fani Read more

Spring Fires in Khabarovsk Read more

When a Road Leads to Deforestation Read more

Solar-Powered China Read more

Eerie Green Swirls of Lake Khanka Read more