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Landsat satellites from 1972 to present moving above the Earth. T
Landsat Satellites Banner Image
Landsat Satellites Banner Image
Landsat Satellites Banner Image

Landsat satellites from 1972 to present are shown moving above the Earth. The Van Diemen Gulf along Australia's Northern Territory is visible in a Landsat 8 image acquired on November 18, 2023. 

Landsat satellites from 1972 to present are shown moving above the Earth. The Van Diemen Gulf along Australia's Northern Territory is visible in a Landsat 8 image acquired on November 18, 2023. 

USGS Director David Applegate, Dr. Brian Barnes and Dr. Chuanmin Hu with University of South Florida's Optical Oceanography Lab, Division Director of the NASA Earth Science Division Karen St. Germain
Pecora Team Award, 2024.jpeg
Pecora Team Award, 2024.jpeg
Pecora Team Award, 2024.jpeg

Photo of Pecora 2024 Team Award winners with representatives from USGS and NASA.

Landsat 9 Image of Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. as seen by Landsat 9
Washington D.C. as seen by Landsat 9
Washington D.C. as seen by Landsat 9

This Landsat 9 image shows the Washington D.C. area on August 1, 2024. The image was created using Bands 6,5,4 and was then sharpened using the panchromatic band (Band 8) which has a higher resolution than the other bands (15 meters compared to 30 meters).

Path 15 Row 33

This Landsat 9 image shows the Washington D.C. area on August 1, 2024. The image was created using Bands 6,5,4 and was then sharpened using the panchromatic band (Band 8) which has a higher resolution than the other bands (15 meters compared to 30 meters).

Path 15 Row 33

Landsat 8 image of the Massachusetts coast, showing Cape Cod and Plymouth
Landsat 8 Image of the Massachusetts Coast
Landsat 8 Image of the Massachusetts Coast
Landsat 8 Image of the Massachusetts Coast

Landsat 8 image of the Massachusetts Coast, showing Boston, Plymouth, and Cape Cod.

Published on social media on November 28, 2024, for Thanksgiving.

Mosaic of two different Landsat 8 images:
Image dates: November 8 and 17, 2024
Path 11, Row 31 and Path 12, Row 31 

Landsat 8 image of the Massachusetts Coast, showing Boston, Plymouth, and Cape Cod.

Published on social media on November 28, 2024, for Thanksgiving.

Mosaic of two different Landsat 8 images:
Image dates: November 8 and 17, 2024
Path 11, Row 31 and Path 12, Row 31 

Landsat image of Pampanga River Delta
Pampanga River Delta
Pampanga River Delta
Pampanga River Delta

This Landsat 8 image shows the Pampanga River Delta and Manila Bay on March 6, 2024.

Landsat 8 image of South Sudan, showing portions of the states of Unity, Jonglei, and Warrup.
Landsat 8 image of South Sudan
Landsat 8 image of South Sudan
Landsat 8 image of South Sudan

Landsat 8 image of South Sudan, showing portions of the states of Unity, Jonglei, and Warrup. 

Image date: October 22, 2024
Path 174, Row 54
Band combination: 654

Landsat 8 image of South Sudan, showing portions of the states of Unity, Jonglei, and Warrup. 

Image date: October 22, 2024
Path 174, Row 54
Band combination: 654

Landsat 8 image from June 16, 2024 or the Henry Mountains in southeastern Utah
Landsat 8 Image of the Henry Mountains in Utah
Landsat 8 Image of the Henry Mountains in Utah
Landsat 8 Image of the Henry Mountains in Utah

Landsat 8 image of the Henry Mountains in southeastern Utah. 

Published on social media on November 7, 2024.

Mosaic of two different Landsat 8 images:
Image date: June 16, 2024
Path 37, Row 33 and Path 37, Row 34

Landsat 8 image of the Henry Mountains in southeastern Utah. 

Published on social media on November 7, 2024.

Mosaic of two different Landsat 8 images:
Image date: June 16, 2024
Path 37, Row 33 and Path 37, Row 34

The attendees of the Landsat Ground Station Operators Working Group (LGSOWG) #52 meeting in Canberra, Australia November 2024
Landsat Ground Station Operators Working Group 52 Meeting Attendees
Landsat Ground Station Operators Working Group 52 Meeting Attendees
Landsat Ground Station Operators Working Group 52 Meeting Attendees

The attendees of the Landsat Ground Station Operators Working Group (LGSOWG) #52 meeting in Canberra, Australia in November 2024. 

Visit this USGS webpage to learn more about LGSOWG #52. 

A large antenna reaching up to a cloudy sky with a few trees and buildings in the background
Antenna at Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex
Antenna at Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex
Antenna at Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex

A picture of an antenna at the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex (DSCC) located at Tidbinbilla, Australia. Hi. this is text. 

The attendees of the Landsat Ground Station Operators Working Group (LGSOWG) #52 meeting visited the DSCC in early November 2024,

A picture of an antenna at the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex (DSCC) located at Tidbinbilla, Australia. Hi. this is text. 

The attendees of the Landsat Ground Station Operators Working Group (LGSOWG) #52 meeting visited the DSCC in early November 2024,

Landsat 9 image of the China-Mongolia border, showing parts of the autonomous region of Xinjiang and Khovd Province
Landsat 9 Image of China-Mongolia Border
Landsat 9 Image of China-Mongolia Border
Landsat 9 Image of China-Mongolia Border

Landsat 9 image of the China-Mongolia border, showing parts of the autonomous region of Xinjiang, China, and Khovd Province, Mongolia.

Image date: October 23, 2024
Path 141, Row 28

Landsat 9 image of the China-Mongolia border, showing parts of the autonomous region of Xinjiang, China, and Khovd Province, Mongolia.

Image date: October 23, 2024
Path 141, Row 28

Animation of Landsat 7 Images of Las Vegas, 1999-2024
Landsat 7 Images of Las Vegas, 1999-2024
Landsat 7 Images of Las Vegas, 1999-2024
Landsat 7 Images of Las Vegas, 1999-2024

Las Vegas, Nevada and the area surrounding has been and remains a popular region of interest when showcasing urban growth and land change using Landsat sensors.  

Las Vegas, Nevada and the area surrounding has been and remains a popular region of interest when showcasing urban growth and land change using Landsat sensors.  

Landsat 7 Level-1 Products Available from USGS EROS
Landsat 7 Level-1 Products Available from USGS EROS
Landsat 7 Level-1 Products Available from USGS EROS
Landsat 7 Level-1 Products Available from USGS EROS

Nearly 3.4 million Landsat 7 Level-1 products are available for download from the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center archive. This map displays the density of the available Level-1 products acquired by Landsat 7 from April 1999 through January 2024.

Nearly 3.4 million Landsat 7 Level-1 products are available for download from the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center archive. This map displays the density of the available Level-1 products acquired by Landsat 7 from April 1999 through January 2024.

Landsat 7 Scanning the Earth
Landsat 7 Scanning the Earth
Landsat 7 Scanning the Earth
Landsat 7 Scanning the Earth

This is an illustration of the Landsat 7 satellite acquiring imagery of the Earth from space. 

This is an illustration of the Landsat 7 satellite acquiring imagery of the Earth from space. 

Satellite image of an algae bloom on a lake
Landsat 9 image of eutrophication in Lake Thompson, South Dakota
Landsat 9 image of eutrophication in Lake Thompson, South Dakota
Landsat 9 image of eutrophication in Lake Thompson, South Dakota

A September 20, 2024, Landsat 9 satellite image of eutrophication in Lake Thompson, South Dakota. Eutrophication because of phosphate fertilizer use is probably one of the most notable impacts on the environment, society and the economy.

A September 20, 2024, Landsat 9 satellite image of eutrophication in Lake Thompson, South Dakota. Eutrophication because of phosphate fertilizer use is probably one of the most notable impacts on the environment, society and the economy.

Landsat written out using NASA's "Your Name in Landsat" application
Landsat in Your Name in Landsat
Landsat in Your Name in Landsat
Landsat in Your Name in Landsat

See your name in Landsat imagery!   

This image was created using NASA's "Your Name in Landsat".  Check it out at https://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/apps/YourNameInLandsat-main/index.html.

 

 

See your name in Landsat imagery!   

This image was created using NASA's "Your Name in Landsat".  Check it out at https://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/apps/YourNameInLandsat-main/index.html.

 

 

Landsat 8 image of Tarrabool Lake, Northern Territory, Australia
Tarrabool Lake, Northern Territory
Tarrabool Lake, Northern Territory
Tarrabool Lake, Northern Territory

Tarrabool Lake is a seasonal lake in Australia’s Northern Territory. While the lake’s water level fluctuates from year to year, its swampy wetlands and the surrounding tropical forested areas supports an essential habitat for small mammals, reptiles, and a wide variety of bird species. 

Tarrabool Lake is a seasonal lake in Australia’s Northern Territory. While the lake’s water level fluctuates from year to year, its swampy wetlands and the surrounding tropical forested areas supports an essential habitat for small mammals, reptiles, and a wide variety of bird species. 

Landsat images of the Park Fire in northern California July 2024
Landsat Images of the Park Fire, July 2024
Landsat Images of the Park Fire, July 2024
Landsat Images of the Park Fire, July 2024

The Park Fire north of Sacramento in California forced thousands of residents to evacuate in late July as it spread to over 370,000 acres. The fire started on July 24th. Landsat 8 captured an image of the fire two days later.

The Park Fire north of Sacramento in California forced thousands of residents to evacuate in late July as it spread to over 370,000 acres. The fire started on July 24th. Landsat 8 captured an image of the fire two days later.

Landsat images showing how the coastline has changed over the years
Landsat Reveals Cape Cod's Changing Coastlines
Landsat Reveals Cape Cod's Changing Coastlines
Landsat Reveals Cape Cod's Changing Coastlines

Ocean currents, and the sediments they transport, have constantly shifted the Cape Cod barrier islands over time. Some of the abrupt changes, however, can be linked directly to a storm.

Ocean currents, and the sediments they transport, have constantly shifted the Cape Cod barrier islands over time. Some of the abrupt changes, however, can be linked directly to a storm.

Alison Rose, Geoscience Australia, and Darcee Killpack, USGS sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Landsat Next partnership.
USGS and Australia formally partner for upcoming Landsat Next satellite mission
USGS and Australia formally partner for upcoming Landsat Next satellite mission
USGS and Australia formally partner for upcoming Landsat Next satellite mission

Alison Rose, Chief of Space Division, Geoscience Australia, and Darcee Killpack, acting Associate Director, Core Science Systems, United States Geological Survey, signing the Memorandum of Understanding formally operationalizing the Landsat Next partnership.

Alison Rose, Chief of Space Division, Geoscience Australia, and Darcee Killpack, acting Associate Director, Core Science Systems, United States Geological Survey, signing the Memorandum of Understanding formally operationalizing the Landsat Next partnership.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, and U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, with the signed bilateral statement.
Australia has formally joined the Landsat Next satellite program
Australia has formally joined the Landsat Next satellite program
Australia has formally joined the Landsat Next satellite program

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, and U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, with the signed bilateral statement on the Landsat Next program.

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