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Images

Landsat 8 Image of Tiwi Islands
Landsat 8 Image of Tiwi Islands
Landsat 8 Image of Tiwi Islands
Landsat 8 Image of Tiwi Islands

This Landsat 8 images displays the Tiwi Islands. 

The Tiwi Islands are part of the Northern Territory, Australia, north of Darwin in the Timor Sea. They are comprised of the islands of Melville and Bathurst, and nine smaller, uninhabited islands. 

This Landsat 8 images displays the Tiwi Islands. 

The Tiwi Islands are part of the Northern Territory, Australia, north of Darwin in the Timor Sea. They are comprised of the islands of Melville and Bathurst, and nine smaller, uninhabited islands. 

Primary Uses of Landsat Data by Volume
Primary Uses of Landsat Data by Volume
Primary Uses of Landsat Data by Volume
Primary Uses of Landsat Data by Volume

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of Landsat data by volume. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of Landsat data by volume. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.

Landsat Scene Downloads from USGS EROS Inventory since 2008
Landsat Scene Downloads from USGS EROS — 2008 to present
Landsat Scene Downloads from USGS EROS — 2008 to present
Landsat Scene Downloads from USGS EROS — 2008 to present

This graphic displays the millions of downloads of Landsat Level-1 data from the USGS EROS Center since the Landsat archive was made available for download at no charge in 2008. 

As of March 2024, over 201 million Level-1 data have been downloaded. 

This graphic displays the millions of downloads of Landsat Level-1 data from the USGS EROS Center since the Landsat archive was made available for download at no charge in 2008. 

As of March 2024, over 201 million Level-1 data have been downloaded. 

Primary uses of Landsat Data Unique Users
Primary uses of Landsat Data by Unique Users
Primary uses of Landsat Data by Unique Users
Primary uses of Landsat Data by Unique Users

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of "unique users" of Landsat data. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of "unique users" of Landsat data. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.

Landsat 9 image sees Iceland Volcano lava
Landsat 9 Image Captures Iceland Volcano Lava
Landsat 9 Image Captures Iceland Volcano Lava
Landsat 9 Image Captures Iceland Volcano Lava

In November 2023 the Svartsengi volcanic system awakened after almost 800 years with a series of earthquakes that opened large cracks in the on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula.  An eruption on December 18th spewed lava away from the nearby coastal town of Grindavik, but the January 14, 2024 eruption sent lava directly toward the town.

In November 2023 the Svartsengi volcanic system awakened after almost 800 years with a series of earthquakes that opened large cracks in the on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula.  An eruption on December 18th spewed lava away from the nearby coastal town of Grindavik, but the January 14, 2024 eruption sent lava directly toward the town.

Videos

Title slide with illustration of satellite above the Earth and text alongside Landsat: Products & Services from the USGS - Webinar, September 2023
Landsat: Products & Services from the USGS - Webinar, September 2023
Landsat: Products & Services from the USGS - Webinar, September 2023

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center maintains the largest civilian collection of images of the Earth’s land surface. At EROS we study land change and produce land change data products used by researchers, resource managers, and policymakers across the nation and around the world.

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center maintains the largest civilian collection of images of the Earth’s land surface. At EROS we study land change and produce land change data products used by researchers, resource managers, and policymakers across the nation and around the world.

Graphic of Landsat Next Planned Orbits and Swath Coverage Landsat Next Planned Orbits and Swath Coverage
Landsat Next Planned Orbits and Swath Coverage
Landsat Next Planned Orbits and Swath Coverage

Landsat Next is the follow on mission to Landsat-9. Landsat Next which will provide data continuity to the decades long data record of the Earth’s land from space. It is still in the planning stages and is targeted for launch around 2030.

Landsat Next is the follow on mission to Landsat-9. Landsat Next which will provide data continuity to the decades long data record of the Earth’s land from space. It is still in the planning stages and is targeted for launch around 2030.

Landsat 1 First Light Image over Dallas, Texas Landsat Records 50 Years of Growth in Dallas-Fort Worth
Landsat Records 50 Years of Growth in Dallas-Fort Worth
Landsat Records 50 Years of Growth in Dallas-Fort Worth

Landsat 1 celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 23, 2022!

Landsat 1's first satellite image shared with the world was a view of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Over the course of five decades, Landsat satellites have captured the Dallas-Fort Worth area 2033 times, compiled into individual scenes in the Landsat Archive.

Landsat 1 celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 23, 2022!

Landsat 1's first satellite image shared with the world was a view of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Over the course of five decades, Landsat satellites have captured the Dallas-Fort Worth area 2033 times, compiled into individual scenes in the Landsat Archive.

color thumbnail for USGS EROS Image of the Week - Landsat's 10 Millionth Scene Image of the Week - Landsat's 10 Millionth Scene
Image of the Week - Landsat's 10 Millionth Scene
Image of the Week - Landsat's 10 Millionth Scene

Landsat 7 had the honor of acquiring the satellite program’s 10 millionth scene in November 2021.

The scene captures changes to the Dead Sea, located in Southwest Asia. The Dead Sea is mainly fed by the Jordan River, which enters from the north. However, the water level of the Dead Sea has been falling due to irrigation projects and water use upstream.

Landsat 7 had the honor of acquiring the satellite program’s 10 millionth scene in November 2021.

The scene captures changes to the Dead Sea, located in Southwest Asia. The Dead Sea is mainly fed by the Jordan River, which enters from the north. However, the water level of the Dead Sea has been falling due to irrigation projects and water use upstream.

A Legacy Continues with Landsat 9 Launch
A Legacy Continues with Landsat 9 Launch
A Legacy Continues with Landsat 9 Launch

Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.

Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.

Audio

Mugshot of bearded man with bookshelves behind him and a little white text
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
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Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone

Landsat has documented changes all over the world for over 50 years. Changes in polar regions are happening especially rapidly. But it’s dark in polar regions much of the time. Therefore, a new acquisition scheme is adding more imagery of these dark, polar regions so these changes can be studied in more detail, even in polar twilight.

Landsat has documented changes all over the world for over 50 years. Changes in polar regions are happening especially rapidly. But it’s dark in polar regions much of the time. Therefore, a new acquisition scheme is adding more imagery of these dark, polar regions so these changes can be studied in more detail, even in polar twilight.

Ellen Whitman and Rob Skakun of Natural Resources Canada with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth"
Eyes on Earth Episode 53 - Remapping Canada's Fire History
Eyes on Earth Episode 53 - Remapping Canada's Fire History
Eyes on Earth Episode 53 - Remapping Canada's Fire History
Eyes on Earth Episode 53 - Remapping Canada's Fire History
Ellen Whitman and Rob Skakun of Natural Resources Canada with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth"
Eyes on Earth Episode 53 - Remapping Canada's Fire History
Eyes on Earth Episode 53 - Remapping Canada's Fire History
Eyes on Earth Episode 53 - Remapping Canada's Fire History

Mapping fire perimeters is important work. It guides post-fire restoration efforts, fire mitigation strategies, and helps track of trends in burn severity over time. In the past, many of Canada’s fire agencies relied heavily on techniques like sketch mapping, which estimate burned area without exact measurements.

Mapping fire perimeters is important work. It guides post-fire restoration efforts, fire mitigation strategies, and helps track of trends in burn severity over time. In the past, many of Canada’s fire agencies relied heavily on techniques like sketch mapping, which estimate burned area without exact measurements.

color photo of Dr. Andrew Reinmann with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth"
Eyes on Earth - Gray Ghosts
Eyes on Earth - Gray Ghosts
Eyes on Earth Episode 52 – Tracking ‘Gray Ghosts’ with Landsat
Eyes on Earth Episode 52 – Tracking ‘Gray Ghosts’ with Landsat
color photo of Dr. Andrew Reinmann with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth"
Eyes on Earth - Gray Ghosts
Eyes on Earth - Gray Ghosts
Eyes on Earth Episode 52 – Tracking ‘Gray Ghosts’ with Landsat

The invasive species hemlock woolly adelgid is a threat to eastern hemlocks, filling some southeastern U.S. forests with what are called “gray ghosts” of the trees. Until recently, the insect had stayed in the southern part New York, but late last summer, an infestation was discovered in the Adirondacks.

The invasive species hemlock woolly adelgid is a threat to eastern hemlocks, filling some southeastern U.S. forests with what are called “gray ghosts” of the trees. Until recently, the insect had stayed in the southern part New York, but late last summer, an infestation was discovered in the Adirondacks.

color photo of Dr. Kate Fickas with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth - Ladies of Landsat
Eyes on Earth - Ladies of Landsat
Eyes on Earth Episode 47 – Ladies of Landsat
Eyes on Earth Episode 47 – Ladies of Landsat
color photo of Dr. Kate Fickas with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth - Ladies of Landsat
Eyes on Earth - Ladies of Landsat
Eyes on Earth Episode 47 – Ladies of Landsat

Ladies of Landsat aims to help women and other underrepresented groups feel welcomed and supported in the field of remote sensing. The Twitter group has grown to 5,700 members and counting since Dr. Kate Fickas started it in 2018 during a Landsat Science Team meeting at EROS.

Ladies of Landsat aims to help women and other underrepresented groups feel welcomed and supported in the field of remote sensing. The Twitter group has grown to 5,700 members and counting since Dr. Kate Fickas started it in 2018 during a Landsat Science Team meeting at EROS.

Color photo of Dr. Eric Bullock with graphic for USGS EROS podcast Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth - Deforestation
Eyes on Earth - Deforestation
Eyes on Earth Episode 46 – Deforestation and Forest Degradation
Eyes on Earth Episode 46 – Deforestation and Forest Degradation
Color photo of Dr. Eric Bullock with graphic for USGS EROS podcast Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth - Deforestation
Eyes on Earth - Deforestation
Eyes on Earth Episode 46 – Deforestation and Forest Degradation

Deforestation is a significant concern for many parts of the globe, particularly in places like the rainforests of the Amazon or the Congo. Scientists, governments, and non-governmental organizations turn to satellite data to track deforestation, as well as to set targets for improvement.

Deforestation is a significant concern for many parts of the globe, particularly in places like the rainforests of the Amazon or the Congo. Scientists, governments, and non-governmental organizations turn to satellite data to track deforestation, as well as to set targets for improvement.

Color photo of Dr. Alan Belward with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth"
Eyes on Earth - Landsat Water Atlas
Eyes on Earth - Landsat Water Atlas
Eyes on Earth Episode 44 – Landsat Water Atlas
Eyes on Earth Episode 44 – Landsat Water Atlas
Color photo of Dr. Alan Belward with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth"
Eyes on Earth - Landsat Water Atlas
Eyes on Earth - Landsat Water Atlas
Eyes on Earth Episode 44 – Landsat Water Atlas

Dr. Alan Belward has spent a lot of time thinking about the planet’s surface water. The former Landsat Science Team member uses satellite data to track changes to lakes, rivers, and streams, and recently published a book that uses Landsat data to tell some of those stories.

Dr. Alan Belward has spent a lot of time thinking about the planet’s surface water. The former Landsat Science Team member uses satellite data to track changes to lakes, rivers, and streams, and recently published a book that uses Landsat data to tell some of those stories.