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Landsat Science Products

Unveiling change through the power of Landsat science

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Landsat in the Cloud

Flexible, Customized Access to Satellite Data

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Landsat Vital for Agriculture and Forestry

Updated report

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Landsat Benefits, State by State

How does your state use Landsat data?

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A Curated Collection of Earthshots

How man and nature change our landscape

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External Engagement for the Benefit of All

NLI's Partnerships, Collaborations

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Earth Observation Case Studies

Urban Change, Machine Learning, Agriculture, User Profiles and More!

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National Land Imaging Program

Our Nation’s economic security and environmental vitality rely on continuous monitoring of the Earth’s continents, islands, and coastal regions. 

The USGS National Land Imaging (NLI) Program makes it possible to record, study, and understand how the surface of the Earth is changing at local, regional, national and global scales. 

Image of the Week

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Our latest video features a wildfire on the Greek island of Zakynthos in August 2025, one of many late summer fires in the Ionian Islands.

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Landsat Satellites

Three Landsats in Space

Over the course of fifty years, eight Landsat satellites have observed the Earth's surface. View each satellite's history and science including first light images, significant events, and unique science for each satellite.

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Follow these links to learn more about our remote sensing research partnerships, how to access and download data, and find our image collections, news articles, and more.

News

Latest in Landsat - February 2026 - Vol. 5 | Issue 2

Latest in Landsat - February 2026 - Vol. 5 | Issue 2

Using Landsat Data: More Helpful Tutorials Now Available

Using Landsat Data: More Helpful Tutorials Now Available

Latest in Landsat - January 2026 - Vol. 5 | Issue 1

Latest in Landsat - January 2026 - Vol. 5 | Issue 1

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Publications

Origins, evolutions, and future directions of Landsat science products for advancing global inland water and coastal ocean observations Origins, evolutions, and future directions of Landsat science products for advancing global inland water and coastal ocean observations

In April 2020, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center introduced a Level 2 provisional Aquatic Reflectance (AR) product for the Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI), marking the initial phase in developing a standardized global product for Landsat-derived surface water measurements. The goal of USGS EROS aquatic product research and...
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Benjamin Page, Christopher J. Crawford, Saeed Arab, Gail Schmidt, Christopher Barnes, Danika F. Wellington
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National Land Imaging Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Landsat Missions

ECCOE Landsat Quarterly Calibration and Validation Report—Quarter 2, 2025 ECCOE Landsat Quarterly Calibration and Validation Report—Quarter 2, 2025

Executive Summary The U.S. Geological Survey Earth Resources Observation and Science Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) Center of Excellence (ECCOE) focuses on improving the accuracy, precision, calibration, and product quality of remote- sensing data, leveraging years of multiscale optical system geometric and radiometric calibration and characterization experience. The ECCOE Landsat...
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Md Obaidul Haque, Nahid Hasan, Ashish Shrestha, Rajagopalan Rengarajan, Mark Lubke, Daniel Steinwand, Paul Bresnahan, Jerad L. Shaw, Kathryn Ruslander, Esad Micijevic, Michael J. Choate, Cody Anderson, Jeff Clauson, Kurt Thome, Amit Angal, Raviv Levy, Jeff Miller, Leibo Ding, Cibele Teixeira Pinto
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National Land Imaging Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , EROS CalVal Center of Excellence (ECCOE), Landsat Missions

ECCOE Landsat quarterly calibration and validation report—Quarter 1, 2025 ECCOE Landsat quarterly calibration and validation report—Quarter 1, 2025

Executive Summary The U.S. Geological Survey Earth Resources Observation and Science Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) Center of Excellence (ECCOE) focuses on improving the accuracy, precision, calibration, and product quality of remote-sensing data, leveraging years of multiscale optical system geometric and radiometric calibration and characterization experience. The ECCOE Landsat...
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Md Obaidul Haque, Nahid Hasan, Ashish Shrestha, Rajagopalan Rengarajan, Mark Lubke, Daniel Steinwand, Paul Bresnahan, Jerad L. Shaw, Kathryn Ruslander, Esad Micijevic, Michael J. Choate, Cody Anderson, Jeff Clauson, Kurt Thome, Ed Kaita, Amit Angal, Raviv Levy, Jeff Miller, Leibo Ding, Cibele Teixeira Pinto
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National Land Imaging Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , EROS CalVal Center of Excellence (ECCOE), Landsat Missions
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Science

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EROS User Services

Your trusted resource for USGS EROS data and tools. As the primary contact point for the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) center, we help thousands of users each year access and understand our vast archive of remotely sensed imagery and science products. From technical assistance and tool support, to training and outreach, our team ensures you have the resources you need to make...
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Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Land Imaging Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
EROS User Services

EROS User Services

Your trusted resource for USGS EROS data and tools. As the primary contact point for the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) center, we help thousands of users each year access and understand our vast archive of remotely sensed imagery and science products. From technical assistance and tool support, to training and outreach, our team ensures you have the resources you need to make...
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Eyes on Earth Episode 137 – Landsat Takes Yellowstone’s Temperature

How do you keep track of thousands of hot spots in an area the size of Yellowstone National Park? Check out thermal satellite data like Landsat’s!
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Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Land Imaging Program, Astrogeology Science Center, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, Yellowstone, Landsat Missions
Eyes on Earth Episode 137 – Landsat Takes Yellowstone’s Temperature

Eyes on Earth Episode 137 – Landsat Takes Yellowstone’s Temperature

How do you keep track of thousands of hot spots in an area the size of Yellowstone National Park? Check out thermal satellite data like Landsat’s!
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NUSO 2024 Research Missions

2024's missions had two main objectives: assessing and comparing next-generation DOI UAS advanced capabilities with our existing fleet of aircraft and exploring new scientific applications of specialized sensors. * Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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National Land Imaging Program, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
NUSO 2024 Research Missions

NUSO 2024 Research Missions

2024's missions had two main objectives: assessing and comparing next-generation DOI UAS advanced capabilities with our existing fleet of aircraft and exploring new scientific applications of specialized sensors. * Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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