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The National Land Imaging Program supports a variety of geospatial data programs and projects, including the USGS Landsat Program. Browse the images below to see some of the imagery produced using NLI-supported data sources.

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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. 

Landsat 8 Mosaic of Okavango Delta
Landsat 8 Mosaic of Okavango Delta
Landsat 8 Mosaic of Okavango Delta
Landsat 8 Mosaic of Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta in Botswana, one of the world’s great inland waterways, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.  

The Okavango Delta in Botswana, one of the world’s great inland waterways, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.  

Pecora Award 2024 Call for Nominations
Pecora Award 2024 Call for Nominations
Pecora Award 2024 Call for Nominations
Pecora Award 2024 Call for Nominations

Pecora award 2024 flyer announcing call for nominations, due May 15, 2024. This image details the procedure for nominations, eligibility, and privacy statement. Visit this USGS page for eligibility requirements and the nomination process. 

Pecora award 2024 flyer announcing call for nominations, due May 15, 2024. This image details the procedure for nominations, eligibility, and privacy statement. Visit this USGS page for eligibility requirements and the nomination process. 

The USGS Landsat International Cooperator Network met for the Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) #32 meeting in 2024
The USGS Landsat International Cooperator Network met for the Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) #32 meeting
The USGS Landsat International Cooperator Network met for the Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) #32 meeting
The USGS Landsat International Cooperator Network met for the Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) #32 meeting

The USGS Landsat International Cooperator Network met for the Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) #32 meeting in Orlando, Florida USA during the first week of February.

Current Landsat Ground Network (LGN) Stations 2024
Current Landsat Ground Network (LGN) Stations
Current Landsat Ground Network (LGN) Stations
Current Landsat Ground Network (LGN) Stations

Here is an illustration of the 14 receiving stations that make up the Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 USGS Ground Networks. Learn more about the International Ground Station (IGS) Network here.

Here is an illustration of the 14 receiving stations that make up the Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 USGS Ground Networks. Learn more about the International Ground Station (IGS) Network here.

The YellowScan Navigator Bathymetric Lidar Scanner awaits preflight checks near the South Platte River, Denver, CO.
The YellowScan Navigator Bathymetric Lidar Scanner awaits preflight checks near the South Platte River, Denver, CO.
The YellowScan Navigator Bathymetric Lidar Scanner awaits preflight checks near the South Platte River, Denver, CO.
The YellowScan Navigator Bathymetric Lidar Scanner awaits preflight checks near the South Platte River, Denver, CO.

The YellowScan Navigator Bathymetric Lidar Scanner awaits preflight checks near the South Platte River, Denver, CO.

Landsat 7 Image of the Southern Fringe of the Rub' al-Khali Sand Desert in Oman
Landsat 7 Image of the Southern Fringe of the Rub' al-Khali Sand Desert in Oman
Landsat 7 Image of the Southern Fringe of the Rub' al-Khali Sand Desert in Oman
Landsat 7 Image of the Southern Fringe of the Rub' al-Khali Sand Desert in Oman

Landsat 7 Image of the Southern Fringe of the Rub' al-Khali Sand Desert near Al-Hashman, Oman. This gap-filled image was captured on January 18, 2024 and is shown using the shortwave infrared, near infrared and red bands (Bands 5|4|3).

To learn more about the Landsat Program visit www.usgs.gov/landsat

Landsat 7 Image of the Southern Fringe of the Rub' al-Khali Sand Desert near Al-Hashman, Oman. This gap-filled image was captured on January 18, 2024 and is shown using the shortwave infrared, near infrared and red bands (Bands 5|4|3).

To learn more about the Landsat Program visit www.usgs.gov/landsat

Landsat 8 Image of Van Diemen Gulf
Landsat 8 Image of Van Diemen Gulf
Landsat 8 Image of Van Diemen Gulf
Landsat 8 Image of Van Diemen Gulf

This image of the Van Diemen Gulf was acquired by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) onboard the Landsat 8 satellite on November 18, 2023.

This image of the Van Diemen Gulf was acquired by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) onboard the Landsat 8 satellite on November 18, 2023.

Saucer Shark on landing approach to landing pad. Aeroshell shown to be flying over California Hills.
Flying Saucer Shark Deployed over the skies of California
Flying Saucer Shark Deployed over the skies of California
Flying Saucer Shark Deployed over the skies of California

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, aeroshell. Saucer Shark on landing approach after completed mission. Just above the landing pad.

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, aeroshell. Saucer Shark on landing approach after completed mission. Just above the landing pad.

National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark drop lease sits on landing pad  in remote California.
Saucer Shark Drop Release during testing campaign
Saucer Shark Drop Release during testing campaign
Saucer Shark Drop Release during testing campaign

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, drop release attached to USGS UAV. Aircraft sits on landing pad in-between test flights.

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, drop release attached to USGS UAV. Aircraft sits on landing pad in-between test flights.

USGS National Innovation Center UASRC Saucer Shark fully assembled and deployed below UAV ​
Saucer Shark Deployed Below UAV​
Saucer Shark Deployed Below UAV​
Saucer Shark Deployed Below UAV​

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center (UASRC) Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, fully assembled. Sub assemblies from top down: Drop Release, Sling and Sling Brace, Payload Aeroshell and Payload.​

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center (UASRC) Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, fully assembled. Sub assemblies from top down: Drop Release, Sling and Sling Brace, Payload Aeroshell and Payload.​

The Landsat Flight Operations Team Monitoring Landsat 8 Maneuver (2023)
The Landsat Flight Operations Team Monitoring Landsat 8 Maneuver
The Landsat Flight Operations Team Monitoring Landsat 8 Maneuver
The Landsat Flight Operations Team Monitoring Landsat 8 Maneuver

This image shows the Landsat Flight Operations Team monitoring the maneuver in real time.  

Landsat 9 image crop of Snæfellsjökull Volcano and Snæfellsnes Peninsula in west Iceland.
Landsat 9 image of Snæfellsjökull and Snæfellsnes Peninsula in west Iceland
Landsat 9 image of Snæfellsjökull and Snæfellsnes Peninsula in west Iceland
Landsat 9 image of Snæfellsjökull and Snæfellsnes Peninsula in west Iceland

Landsat 9 captured this image of Snæfellsjökull, a glacier-capped volcano that sits at the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in west Iceland on August 9, 2023. 

WRS-2 Path 222 Row 214

Bands 6,5,4

To learn more about Landsat, visit https://www.usgs.gov/landsat-missions

Landsat 9 captured this image of Snæfellsjökull, a glacier-capped volcano that sits at the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in west Iceland on August 9, 2023. 

WRS-2 Path 222 Row 214

Bands 6,5,4

To learn more about Landsat, visit https://www.usgs.gov/landsat-missions

Landsat 8 Image of the Mississippi River Delta
Landsat 8 Image of the Mississippi River Delta
Landsat 8 Image of the Mississippi River Delta
Landsat 8 Image of the Mississippi River Delta

Landsat 8's Operational Land Imager (OLI) captured this image of the Mississippi River Delta on September 18, 2023. 

Landsat 8

Path 21 Row

September 18, 2023

Bands 6,5,4

Landsat 8's Operational Land Imager (OLI) captured this image of the Mississippi River Delta on September 18, 2023. 

Landsat 8

Path 21 Row

September 18, 2023

Bands 6,5,4

Group of people in a lobby
EROS 50th Anniversary Reception
EROS 50th Anniversary Reception
EROS 50th Anniversary Reception

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center reception area fills with people for a 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023.

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center reception area fills with people for a 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023.

two people presenting a poster
USGS EROS Center Director Pete Doucette and Branch Chief for New Missions Kristi Kline
USGS EROS Center Director Pete Doucette and Branch Chief for New Missions Kristi Kline
USGS EROS Center Director Pete Doucette and Branch Chief for New Missions Kristi Kline

While USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Director Pete Doucette tells the audience a little about the 10th anniversary festivities at EROS during the August 18, 2023, rededication ceremony, EROS Branch Chief for New Missions Kristi Kline holds up a 10th anniversary poster from the time capsule and prepares to add a 50

While USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Director Pete Doucette tells the audience a little about the 10th anniversary festivities at EROS during the August 18, 2023, rededication ceremony, EROS Branch Chief for New Missions Kristi Kline holds up a 10th anniversary poster from the time capsule and prepares to add a 50

People putting together a giant puzzle
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Puzzle
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Puzzle
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Puzzle

Large floor puzzles of Sioux Falls and Denver help entertain guests during the 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023.

Large floor puzzles of Sioux Falls and Denver help entertain guests during the 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023.

two men shovel dirt on a potted plant
USGS Director David Applegate and USGS EROS Center Director Pete Doucette plant a tree
USGS Director David Applegate and USGS EROS Center Director Pete Doucette plant a tree
USGS Director David Applegate and USGS EROS Center Director Pete Doucette plant a tree

On August 19, 2023, USGS Director David Applegate and USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Director Pete Doucette use golden shovels that have been used at other EROS dedication events to help dedicate a red oak tree, a long-living species, that will be planted at EROS as a symbolic gesture to its future beyond 50 years.

On August 19, 2023, USGS Director David Applegate and USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Director Pete Doucette use golden shovels that have been used at other EROS dedication events to help dedicate a red oak tree, a long-living species, that will be planted at EROS as a symbolic gesture to its future beyond 50 years.

Landsat View of Honolulu area
Landsat View of Honolulu Area
Landsat View of Honolulu Area
Landsat View of Honolulu Area

This Landsat 8 image, acquired June 11, 2023, gives a view Hawaii's state capital Honolulu and the surrounding area along the eastern shoreline of O'ahu. Center in this image is the Daniel K.

This Landsat 8 image, acquired June 11, 2023, gives a view Hawaii's state capital Honolulu and the surrounding area along the eastern shoreline of O'ahu. Center in this image is the Daniel K.

Poster displaying information on Landsat Level-3 Science Products to help Burned Area, Surface Water, and Snow Cover studies
Landsat Science Products Analyze Water, Fire, and Snow
Landsat Science Products Analyze Water, Fire, and Snow
Landsat Science Products Analyze Water, Fire, and Snow

The USGS EROS Landsat Satellites Data System's (LSDS) Science Research and Development (LSRD) transforms Landsat data into value-added science, offering Landsat Science Products for advanced analysis of water, fire, and snow. 

The USGS EROS Landsat Satellites Data System's (LSDS) Science Research and Development (LSRD) transforms Landsat data into value-added science, offering Landsat Science Products for advanced analysis of water, fire, and snow. 

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