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Explore the images on this page to learn more about the Landsat sensors, satellites and missions.
Rangeland management has used Landsat imagery for 50 years. Satellite imagery can provide a more comprehensive view of native pastures and prairies that cover swaths of Western America.
A new paper in Elsevier provides four guiding principles for ranges:
1. Use maps within a decision-making framework
Rangeland management has used Landsat imagery for 50 years. Satellite imagery can provide a more comprehensive view of native pastures and prairies that cover swaths of Western America.
A new paper in Elsevier provides four guiding principles for ranges:
1. Use maps within a decision-making framework
Landsat 9 natural color image (Bands 4, 3, 2) of the Bangladesh coastline on the Bay of Bengal acquired on February 8, 2022. The Sundarbans mangrove forest, a protected UNESCO area, appears as dark green on the left side of the image. The right side of the image shows agricultural lands and urban areas as light tan and gray.
Landsat 9 natural color image (Bands 4, 3, 2) of the Bangladesh coastline on the Bay of Bengal acquired on February 8, 2022. The Sundarbans mangrove forest, a protected UNESCO area, appears as dark green on the left side of the image. The right side of the image shows agricultural lands and urban areas as light tan and gray.
False color image of Landsat 9 image of the St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida area as seen by Landsat 9 on January 30, 2022. Between Landsat 8 and Landsat 9, the Landsat program delivers complete coverage of the Earth’s surface every eight days.
Landsat Scene ID LC09_L1TP_017041_20220130_20220130_02_T1
False color image of Landsat 9 image of the St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida area as seen by Landsat 9 on January 30, 2022. Between Landsat 8 and Landsat 9, the Landsat program delivers complete coverage of the Earth’s surface every eight days.
Landsat Scene ID LC09_L1TP_017041_20220130_20220130_02_T1
This natural color Landsat 9 image from December 10, 2021 shows the cities of San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland surrounding the San Francisco Bay. The bay is the largest estuary on the west coast and includes a patchwork of mud flats, salt marshes, and salt ponds.
This natural color Landsat 9 image from December 10, 2021 shows the cities of San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland surrounding the San Francisco Bay. The bay is the largest estuary on the west coast and includes a patchwork of mud flats, salt marshes, and salt ponds.
The deadline for Special Sessions and Abstracts has been extended to March 15, 2022.
The deadline for Special Sessions and Abstracts has been extended to March 15, 2022.
Landscape ecologists are increasingly researching change processes with regards to spatial patterns.
Landscape ecologists are increasingly researching change processes with regards to spatial patterns.
The Geba River on the west coast of Guinea-Bissau is seen in this natural color Landsat 9 image from February 8, 2022. Silt carried by the river into the Atlantic Ocean creates intricate patterns as it moves around the Bissagos (or Bijagós) Islands. The country’s capital, Bissau, can be seen on the north side of the estuary and appears as light brown.
The Geba River on the west coast of Guinea-Bissau is seen in this natural color Landsat 9 image from February 8, 2022. Silt carried by the river into the Atlantic Ocean creates intricate patterns as it moves around the Bissagos (or Bijagós) Islands. The country’s capital, Bissau, can be seen on the north side of the estuary and appears as light brown.
This map shows where Landsat Collection 2 fractional Snow Covered Area (fSCA) and Canopy Adjusted fSCA data is available for the conterminous United States (top) and Alaska (below). To learn more visit the Landsat Collection 2 fSCA science products web page.
This map shows where Landsat Collection 2 fractional Snow Covered Area (fSCA) and Canopy Adjusted fSCA data is available for the conterminous United States (top) and Alaska (below). To learn more visit the Landsat Collection 2 fSCA science products web page.
Natural color image of Abacco Islands, the Bahamas, as seen by Landsat 9 on January 18, 2022. Between Landsat 8 and Landsat 9, the Landsat program delivers complete coverage of the Earth’s surface every eight days.
Landsat Scene ID LC09_L1TP_013042_20220118_20220118_02_T1
Natural color image of Abacco Islands, the Bahamas, as seen by Landsat 9 on January 18, 2022. Between Landsat 8 and Landsat 9, the Landsat program delivers complete coverage of the Earth’s surface every eight days.
Landsat Scene ID LC09_L1TP_013042_20220118_20220118_02_T1
With rapidly rising sea levels and drastically declining river discharge, the Changjiang Delta, near Shanghai, China, is continually evolving. Using Landsat imagery, researchers focused on tidal level fluctuations to help understand the changes to the largest uninhabited island in the estuary, Jiuduansha island.
With rapidly rising sea levels and drastically declining river discharge, the Changjiang Delta, near Shanghai, China, is continually evolving. Using Landsat imagery, researchers focused on tidal level fluctuations to help understand the changes to the largest uninhabited island in the estuary, Jiuduansha island.
The South American Savannas host several species, including ocelots and nutria rats. The soil is rich soil results in plantations of bananas, coffee, and other crops. Areas are cleared out for the fertile humus. The tropical Brazilian Cerrado is the largest savanna on the continent and the most threated biome from agricultural expansion.
The South American Savannas host several species, including ocelots and nutria rats. The soil is rich soil results in plantations of bananas, coffee, and other crops. Areas are cleared out for the fertile humus. The tropical Brazilian Cerrado is the largest savanna on the continent and the most threated biome from agricultural expansion.
In the International Polar Year 2007-2008, Landsat 7 brought the coldest continent to life with high resolution satellite imagery.
In the International Polar Year 2007-2008, Landsat 7 brought the coldest continent to life with high resolution satellite imagery.
Landsat Updates are prepared periodically and distributed electronically to provide information about Landsat activities and related topics of interest.
Read more here: https://www.usgs.gov/landsat-missions/news/landsat-update-special-issue…
Landsat Updates are prepared periodically and distributed electronically to provide information about Landsat activities and related topics of interest.
Read more here: https://www.usgs.gov/landsat-missions/news/landsat-update-special-issue…
The Svalbard (SGS) ground station is located at the SvalSat facility in Svalbard, Norway. SGS supports both the Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 missions.
The Svalbard (SGS) ground station is located at the SvalSat facility in Svalbard, Norway. SGS supports both the Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 missions.
This map of the Cape Cod region is created with the National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD). The dataset classifies land cover into categories such as developed areas, forests, wetlands, and water bodies, providing a detailed view of the region's composition.
This map of the Cape Cod region is created with the National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD). The dataset classifies land cover into categories such as developed areas, forests, wetlands, and water bodies, providing a detailed view of the region's composition.
The Operational Land Imager (OLI) onboard Landsat 8 captured this image of Lake Tahoe.
The Operational Land Imager (OLI) onboard Landsat 8 captured this image of Lake Tahoe.
The Landsat Ground Station (LGS) is located at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. LGS supports all Landsat missions.
The Landsat Ground Station (LGS) is located at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. LGS supports all Landsat missions.
The Betsiboka River in Northern Madagascar is seen in this Landsat 9 natural color image from December 7, 2021. Extensive logging has left the land vulnerable, and iron rich soils are washed into the river, coloring it a reddish orange as it flows to the Betsiboka estuary delta.
Product ID LC09_L1TP_160071_20211207_20220120_02_T1
The Betsiboka River in Northern Madagascar is seen in this Landsat 9 natural color image from December 7, 2021. Extensive logging has left the land vulnerable, and iron rich soils are washed into the river, coloring it a reddish orange as it flows to the Betsiboka estuary delta.
Product ID LC09_L1TP_160071_20211207_20220120_02_T1
Deforestation can happen naturally, through infestation of native beetles and extreme weather. However, people can intentionally clear forests for timber and other industries. Difference between the two can be difficult to diagnose.
Deforestation can happen naturally, through infestation of native beetles and extreme weather. However, people can intentionally clear forests for timber and other industries. Difference between the two can be difficult to diagnose.
On Tuesday December 7, 2021, updates were made to all USGS webpages, including the Landsat Missions Web Site (LMWS).
Learn more here: https://www.usgs.gov/landsat-missions/news/landsat-mission-web-site-cha…
On Tuesday December 7, 2021, updates were made to all USGS webpages, including the Landsat Missions Web Site (LMWS).
Learn more here: https://www.usgs.gov/landsat-missions/news/landsat-mission-web-site-cha…
