Las Vegas, 2024

This Landsat 7 image of the Las Vegas area, acquired on May 28, 2024, marks the final image captured by the satellite over this iconic region. Taken after the conclusion of the satellite’s science mission, this image commemorates the 25th anniversary of Landsat 7. To provide a complete view, gaps in the image were filled using data from an earlier image taken on May 23, 2024. The image is shown using the shortwave infrared (SWIR), near-infrared (NIR), and red bands, offering a vivid depiction of the desert landscape, urban sprawl, and the waters of Lake Mead. This final snapshot serves as a meaningful tribute to Landsat 7’s long-standing contribution to Earth observation.