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an infographic about the Landsat 7 mission
Landsat 7 Mission - by the Numbers
Landsat 7 Mission - by the Numbers
Landsat 7 Mission - by the Numbers

The Landsat 7 satellite was launched on April 15, 1999.  The mission was decommissioned on June 4, 2025.  The data collected by the satellite's sensor from 1999 to 2024 is a key part of Landsat’s 50-plus year record of imaging our planet’s surface and are preserved in the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center archive.  

The Landsat 7 satellite was launched on April 15, 1999.  The mission was decommissioned on June 4, 2025.  The data collected by the satellite's sensor from 1999 to 2024 is a key part of Landsat’s 50-plus year record of imaging our planet’s surface and are preserved in the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center archive.  

a Landsat image showing water ribbons and shoals near the Marquesas Keys
Water ribbons and shoals near the Marquesas Keys
Water ribbons and shoals near the Marquesas Keys
Water ribbons and shoals near the Marquesas Keys

The Marquesas Keys are situated at the western edge of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge in Florida and are part of the Florida Keys Wilderness. The islands are at a low elevation (about 6-10 feet above sea level), and have beaches tangled with mangroves that allow protection for wildlife resources. 

The Marquesas Keys are situated at the western edge of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge in Florida and are part of the Florida Keys Wilderness. The islands are at a low elevation (about 6-10 feet above sea level), and have beaches tangled with mangroves that allow protection for wildlife resources. 

Animation of Landsat images showing fires burning in Saskatchewan, Canada
Animation of Landsat images showing fires burning in Saskatchewan, Canada
Animation of Landsat images showing fires burning in Saskatchewan, Canada
Animation of Landsat images showing fires burning in Saskatchewan, Canada

In late May 2025, Landsat satellites captured imagery of active fires in north-central Saskatchewan, Canada. The fires have caused evacuation orders and closed highways. While the natural color image shows the massive smoke covering the land, false color images allow us to see through the smoke and see the areas of active burning more clearly.

In late May 2025, Landsat satellites captured imagery of active fires in north-central Saskatchewan, Canada. The fires have caused evacuation orders and closed highways. While the natural color image shows the massive smoke covering the land, false color images allow us to see through the smoke and see the areas of active burning more clearly.

an animation showing the ships in harbors around the United States
Animation of Landsat images of ships in U.S. harbors
Animation of Landsat images of ships in U.S. harbors
Animation of Landsat images of ships in U.S. harbors

By layering over 10 years of cloud-free Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 images, we can see the bright trails of ship traffic in major U.S. ports and harbors. Check out these striking patterns from popular shipping waterways, captured using Landsat’s panchromatic band. Just another example of how Landsat helps us understand the world from above.

By layering over 10 years of cloud-free Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 images, we can see the bright trails of ship traffic in major U.S. ports and harbors. Check out these striking patterns from popular shipping waterways, captured using Landsat’s panchromatic band. Just another example of how Landsat helps us understand the world from above.

a photo of a greenspace with trees and asphalt road
The BigMAC Exercise Site
The BigMAC Exercise Site
The BigMAC Exercise Site

This picture is the site of the Big Multi-Agency Campaign (BigMAC), a comprehensive field exercise aimed at assessing current technologies that might be used for validation of surface products derived from satellite imagery, The exercise was held in Brookings, South Dakota in August 2021. 

This picture is the site of the Big Multi-Agency Campaign (BigMAC), a comprehensive field exercise aimed at assessing current technologies that might be used for validation of surface products derived from satellite imagery, The exercise was held in Brookings, South Dakota in August 2021. 

Landsat satellite image showing flooding along rivers and areas in the Lake Eyre basin, Australia
Landsat image displays recent flooding in the Lake Eyre Basin
Landsat image displays recent flooding in the Lake Eyre Basin
Landsat image displays recent flooding in the Lake Eyre Basin

In April 2025, significant flooding occurred in an area of the Lake Eyre Basin in Southern Australia and Queensland states in Australia. 

The Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites both passed over the area and captured the dramatic imagery used in this mosaic of the area. 

In April 2025, significant flooding occurred in an area of the Lake Eyre Basin in Southern Australia and Queensland states in Australia. 

The Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites both passed over the area and captured the dramatic imagery used in this mosaic of the area. 

illustration of a Landsat satellite over the United States
Landsat's View of the USA image
Landsat's View of the USA image
Landsat's View of the USA image

How does your state use Landsat satellite data?  Visit the Landsat’s View of the USA webpage to find how Landsat benefits each of United States. You can download a satellite image, put together an online puzzle, or read a USGS Fact Sheet for your selected state!

How does your state use Landsat satellite data?  Visit the Landsat’s View of the USA webpage to find how Landsat benefits each of United States. You can download a satellite image, put together an online puzzle, or read a USGS Fact Sheet for your selected state!

Animation showing flooding in South Australia
Flooding at the Cullyamurra Waterhole April 2025
Flooding at the Cullyamurra Waterhole April 2025
Flooding at the Cullyamurra Waterhole April 2025

In April 2025, the Cullyamurra Waterhole, along the Cooper River in South Australia, reached a water level of 13.39 meters. This surpassed the 1974 record of 11.85 meters. 

In April 2025, the Cullyamurra Waterhole, along the Cooper River in South Australia, reached a water level of 13.39 meters. This surpassed the 1974 record of 11.85 meters. 

a satellite image of a river's tributaries flowing into Lake St. Clair, Michigan
Lake St. Clair
Lake St. Clair
Lake St. Clair

Lake St. Clair is a freshwater lake that lies between the State of Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Sometimes it is referred to as “the sixth Great Lake". Lake St. Clair is smaller and shallower than the Great Lakes with a surface area of only 430 square miles and an average depth of 11 feet.

Lake St. Clair is a freshwater lake that lies between the State of Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Sometimes it is referred to as “the sixth Great Lake". Lake St. Clair is smaller and shallower than the Great Lakes with a surface area of only 430 square miles and an average depth of 11 feet.

EarthNow! Viewer
EarthNow! Viewer
EarthNow! Viewer
EarthNow! Viewer

The EarthNow! Landsat Image Viewer displays imagery in near real-time as Landsat satellites orbit the Earth. Along with the near real-time video stream, EarthNow! also replays acquisition recordings from previous Landsat overpasses. When Landsat satellites are out of viewing range of a ground station, the most recent overpass is displayed.

The EarthNow! Landsat Image Viewer displays imagery in near real-time as Landsat satellites orbit the Earth. Along with the near real-time video stream, EarthNow! also replays acquisition recordings from previous Landsat overpasses. When Landsat satellites are out of viewing range of a ground station, the most recent overpass is displayed.

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

Landsat 8 image of any area in the east central portion of the United States showing flooding April 7, 2025
April 2025 Flooding in the US
April 2025 Flooding in the US
April 2025 Flooding in the US

Powerful storms containing heavy rains caused major flooding to areas in the east central portion of the United States in early April 2025. Some communities in Kentucky saw more than 15 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Powerful storms containing heavy rains caused major flooding to areas in the east central portion of the United States in early April 2025. Some communities in Kentucky saw more than 15 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Landsat 8 image of an area of the east central portion of the United States on March 22, 2025, before flooding
March 2025 Before Flooding in the US
March 2025 Before Flooding in the US
March 2025 Before Flooding in the US

This Landsat 8 image shows an area of the east central portion of the United States on March 22, 2025. The muted hues of tan pocked with some green areas indicate vegetation awakening from winter dormancy, and the reservoirs and waterways are well within their banks. 

This Landsat 8 image shows an area of the east central portion of the United States on March 22, 2025. The muted hues of tan pocked with some green areas indicate vegetation awakening from winter dormancy, and the reservoirs and waterways are well within their banks. 

Landsat Missions Timeline
Landsat Missions Timeline
Landsat Missions Timeline
Landsat Missions Timeline

In a September 21, 1966 press release, Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall announced that the DOI was launching "Project EROS (Earth Resources Observation Satellites)." Udall's vision was to observe the Earth for the benefit of all. 

In a September 21, 1966 press release, Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall announced that the DOI was launching "Project EROS (Earth Resources Observation Satellites)." Udall's vision was to observe the Earth for the benefit of all. 

Tongariro National Park’s Volcanic Massif
Tongariro National Park’s Volcanic Massif
Tongariro National Park’s Volcanic Massif
Tongariro National Park’s Volcanic Massif

This Landsat 8 image displays the massif of the three active volcanoes that dominate Tongariro National Park, on New Zealand’s North Island.

This Landsat 8 image displays the massif of the three active volcanoes that dominate Tongariro National Park, on New Zealand’s North Island.

Landsat mosaic of Fort Peck Lake in Montana, showing an icy and snowy landscape.
Landsat Mosaic of Fort Peck Lake, Montana
Landsat Mosaic of Fort Peck Lake, Montana
Landsat Mosaic of Fort Peck Lake, Montana

Fort Peck Lake, a sprawling reservoir formed by the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River, lies in the eastern prairie region of Montana near the city of Glasgow. According to the U.S.

Fort Peck Lake, a sprawling reservoir formed by the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River, lies in the eastern prairie region of Montana near the city of Glasgow. According to the U.S.

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