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Images

A graphic showing the cumulative download volume of Landsat products
Landsat Product Downloads by Volume
Landsat Product Downloads by Volume
Landsat Product Downloads by Volume

This graphic displays the cumulative volume of all operational Landsat products downloaded from the USGS EROS Landsat archive since December 2008 (FY2009). 

This graphic is comprised of the volume of data downloaded from the following Landsat products:

This graphic displays the cumulative volume of all operational Landsat products downloaded from the USGS EROS Landsat archive since December 2008 (FY2009). 

This graphic is comprised of the volume of data downloaded from the following Landsat products:

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.

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.

Graph of Landsat L1 Products Available in EarthExplorer
Available Landsat Level-1 Products
Available Landsat Level-1 Products
Available Landsat Level-1 Products

This graph shows the number of Landsat Collection 2 Level-1 scene-based products that are available for download from the USGS Archive. Please note that data from earlier Landsat missions, even those that have ended, continues to be added to the archive through the Landsat Global Archive Consolidation (LGAC) program.

This graph shows the number of Landsat Collection 2 Level-1 scene-based products that are available for download from the USGS Archive. Please note that data from earlier Landsat missions, even those that have ended, continues to be added to the archive through the Landsat Global Archive Consolidation (LGAC) program.

Graphic showing the available Landsat Level-2 science Products
Available Landsat Level-2 Science Products
Available Landsat Level-2 Science Products
Available Landsat Level-2 Science Products

This graphic displays the number of Landsat Collection 2 Level-2 scene-based science products that are available for download from the USGS Archive. Level-2 science products were first introduced with the Collection 2 release in December, 2020. The Level-2 Science Product includes surface reflection and surface temperature data.

This graphic displays the number of Landsat Collection 2 Level-2 scene-based science products that are available for download from the USGS Archive. Level-2 science products were first introduced with the Collection 2 release in December, 2020. The Level-2 Science Product includes surface reflection and surface temperature data.

Landsat Collection 2 Generation Timeline
Landsat Collection 2 Generation Timeline
Landsat Collection 2 Generation Timeline
Landsat Collection 2 Generation Timeline

This graphic displays the timeline of generating Landsat Collection 2 Level-1 and Level-2 scene-based products.

Landsat Level-1 products

This graphic displays the timeline of generating Landsat Collection 2 Level-1 and Level-2 scene-based products.

Landsat Level-1 products

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.

Illustration of Landsat satellite generations over 50 years Landsat: Celebrating 50 Years
Landsat: Celebrating 50 Years
Landsat: Celebrating 50 Years

The Landsat program conceived of in the 1960s, has been running longer than any remote sensing program. The idea was simple: position a satellite in a nearly polar orbit fixed to the solar angle so that each daytime pass would cross the equator at roughly the same local time.

The Landsat program conceived of in the 1960s, has been running longer than any remote sensing program. The idea was simple: position a satellite in a nearly polar orbit fixed to the solar angle so that each daytime pass would cross the equator at roughly the same local time.

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.

10 Millionth Landsat Image 10 Millionth Landsat Image
10 Millionth Landsat Image
10 Millionth Landsat Image

Since 1972, Landsat satellites have continually acquired data about the Earth’s land surface. On November 23, 2021, the Landsat Archive that stores this vital record added its ten millionth scene.

The history of the area on display in that milestone scene offers insight into the value of the Landsat Program’s longevity to the scientific community.

Since 1972, Landsat satellites have continually acquired data about the Earth’s land surface. On November 23, 2021, the Landsat Archive that stores this vital record added its ten millionth scene.

The history of the area on display in that milestone scene offers insight into the value of the Landsat Program’s longevity to the scientific community.

Audio

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work, showing photos of the four guests
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work, showing photos of the four guests
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work

Eyes on Earth tackles artificial intelligence (AI) in a 2-part episode. AI is quickly becoming a necessary part of geospatial work at EROS, helping us efficiently do science to better manage our world. In Part 1, EROS Director Pete Doucette discusses AI and its current and upcoming impact on our work at EROS.

Eyes on Earth tackles artificial intelligence (AI) in a 2-part episode. AI is quickly becoming a necessary part of geospatial work at EROS, helping us efficiently do science to better manage our world. In Part 1, EROS Director Pete Doucette discusses AI and its current and upcoming impact on our work at EROS.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy, showing photo of Jo Horton
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy
Eyes on Earth Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy
Eyes on Earth Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy, showing photo of Jo Horton
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy
Eyes on Earth Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy

Every pixel has a story. At least that’s how land remote sensing scientist Jo Horton sees it. The new Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) was just released in October 2024. NLCD is widely used for land cover and change research in the U.S.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy, showing photo of Jo Horton
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 130 – NLCD Accuracy

Every pixel has a story. At least that’s how land remote sensing scientist Jo Horton sees it. The new Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) was just released in October 2024. NLCD is widely used for land cover and change research in the U.S.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?, showing Aaron Hensley and Eric Gaspar
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?
Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?
Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?, showing Aaron Hensley and Eric Gaspar
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?
Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass?

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to ground station technicians to find out how Landsat satellite data gets from the spacecraft to EROS and then to the archive. We see what it’s like in EROS’s Landsat operations room and what the technicians do before, during, and after a Landsat pass.

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to ground station technicians to find out how Landsat satellite data gets from the spacecraft to EROS and then to the archive. We see what it’s like in EROS’s Landsat operations room and what the technicians do before, during, and after a Landsat pass.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission, showing photos of several EROS employees
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission
Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission
Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission, showing photos of several EROS employees
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission
Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the incredible career of Landsat 7, which collected science imagery of the Earth for nearly 25 years. The Flight Operations Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and engineers at EROS work together to collect imagery, send commands to the satellite, and keep it healthy.

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the incredible career of Landsat 7, which collected science imagery of the Earth for nearly 25 years. The Flight Operations Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and engineers at EROS work together to collect imagery, send commands to the satellite, and keep it healthy.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah, showing a photo of Jim Lutz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah, showing a photo of Jim Lutz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to forest ecologist Jim Lutz about the effort to map fires in Utah. Fire research in the West is dominated by the study of large fires, but the forests in Utah are different. Utah typically does not have a lot of large fires as other western states do.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah, showing a photo of Jim Lutz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to forest ecologist Jim Lutz about the effort to map fires in Utah. Fire research in the West is dominated by the study of large fires, but the forests in Utah are different. Utah typically does not have a lot of large fires as other western states do.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping, showing a photo of Jeff Danielson
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping, showing a photo of Jeff Danielson
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping

This Eyes on Earth episode is the third in our series on using Landsat for coastal studies. We talk to physical geographer Jeff Danielson about bathymetry and how it is critical for coastal modeling. Bathymetry captures the shape of underwater topography, and satellite-derived bathymetry helps fill in areas where there are data gaps.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping, showing a photo of Jeff Danielson
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping

This Eyes on Earth episode is the third in our series on using Landsat for coastal studies. We talk to physical geographer Jeff Danielson about bathymetry and how it is critical for coastal modeling. Bathymetry captures the shape of underwater topography, and satellite-derived bathymetry helps fill in areas where there are data gaps.

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