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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.
In April 2025, significant flooding occurred in an area of the Lake Eyre Basin in Southern Australia and Queensland states in Australia.
The Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites both passed over the area and captured the dramatic imagery used in this mosaic of the area.
In April 2025, significant flooding occurred in an area of the Lake Eyre Basin in Southern Australia and Queensland states in Australia.
The Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites both passed over the area and captured the dramatic imagery used in this mosaic of the area.
How does your state use Landsat satellite data? Visit the Landsat’s View of the USA webpage to find how Landsat benefits each of United States. You can download a satellite image, put together an online puzzle, or read a USGS Fact Sheet for your selected state!
How does your state use Landsat satellite data? Visit the Landsat’s View of the USA webpage to find how Landsat benefits each of United States. You can download a satellite image, put together an online puzzle, or read a USGS Fact Sheet for your selected state!
In April 2025, the Cullyamurra Waterhole, along the Cooper River in South Australia, reached a water level of 13.39 meters. This surpassed the 1974 record of 11.85 meters.
In April 2025, the Cullyamurra Waterhole, along the Cooper River in South Australia, reached a water level of 13.39 meters. This surpassed the 1974 record of 11.85 meters.
Lake St. Clair is a freshwater lake that lies between the State of Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Sometimes it is referred to as “the sixth Great Lake". Lake St. Clair is smaller and shallower than the Great Lakes with a surface area of only 430 square miles and an average depth of 11 feet.
Lake St. Clair is a freshwater lake that lies between the State of Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Sometimes it is referred to as “the sixth Great Lake". Lake St. Clair is smaller and shallower than the Great Lakes with a surface area of only 430 square miles and an average depth of 11 feet.
The JACIE 2025 Workshop in-person attendees are shown in this picture. The Workshop was held April 7-11, 2025.
The JACIE 2025 Workshop in-person attendees are shown in this picture. The Workshop was held April 7-11, 2025.
The EarthNow! Landsat Image Viewer displays imagery in near real-time as Landsat satellites orbit the Earth. Along with the near real-time video stream, EarthNow! also replays acquisition recordings from previous Landsat overpasses. When Landsat satellites are out of viewing range of a ground station, the most recent overpass is displayed.
The EarthNow! Landsat Image Viewer displays imagery in near real-time as Landsat satellites orbit the Earth. Along with the near real-time video stream, EarthNow! also replays acquisition recordings from previous Landsat overpasses. When Landsat satellites are out of viewing range of a ground station, the most recent overpass is displayed.
This graphic displays the cumulative volume of all operational Landsat products downloaded from the USGS EROS Landsat archive since December 2008 (FY2009).
This graphic is comprised of the volume of data downloaded from the following Landsat products:
This graphic displays the cumulative volume of all operational Landsat products downloaded from the USGS EROS Landsat archive since December 2008 (FY2009).
This graphic is comprised of the volume of data downloaded from the following Landsat products:
Powerful storms containing heavy rains caused major flooding to areas in the east central portion of the United States in early April 2025. Some communities in Kentucky saw more than 15 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
Powerful storms containing heavy rains caused major flooding to areas in the east central portion of the United States in early April 2025. Some communities in Kentucky saw more than 15 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
This Landsat 8 image shows an area of the east central portion of the United States on March 22, 2025. The muted hues of tan pocked with some green areas indicate vegetation awakening from winter dormancy, and the reservoirs and waterways are well within their banks.
This Landsat 8 image shows an area of the east central portion of the United States on March 22, 2025. The muted hues of tan pocked with some green areas indicate vegetation awakening from winter dormancy, and the reservoirs and waterways are well within their banks.
This chart shows the number of commercial and government/civil satellites launched each year since 1972. This information is updated quarterly.
Visit the Earth Observing Satellites webpage to learn more.
This chart shows the number of commercial and government/civil satellites launched each year since 1972. This information is updated quarterly.
Visit the Earth Observing Satellites webpage to learn more.
The numbers on this map indicate the number of commercial and government/civil Earth observing satellites launched by the highlighted countries. This image is updated quarterly.
Visit the Earth Observing Satellites webpage to learn more.
The numbers on this map indicate the number of commercial and government/civil Earth observing satellites launched by the highlighted countries. This image is updated quarterly.
Visit the Earth Observing Satellites webpage to learn more.
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.
This Landsat 8 image displays the massif of the three active volcanoes that dominate Tongariro National Park, on New Zealand’s North Island.
This Landsat 8 image displays the massif of the three active volcanoes that dominate Tongariro National Park, on New Zealand’s North Island.
Fort Peck Lake, a sprawling reservoir formed by the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River, lies in the eastern prairie region of Montana near the city of Glasgow. According to the U.S.
Fort Peck Lake, a sprawling reservoir formed by the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River, lies in the eastern prairie region of Montana near the city of Glasgow. According to the U.S.
Mount Etna is Europe’s largest and most active volcano. Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy, in the province of Catania, the active stratovolcano is known for its frequent and persistent eruptions. Activity can range from explosive eruptions to lava flows and ash emissions.
Mount Etna is Europe’s largest and most active volcano. Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy, in the province of Catania, the active stratovolcano is known for its frequent and persistent eruptions. Activity can range from explosive eruptions to lava flows and ash emissions.
This Spatial Resolution Digital Imagery Guideline was developed by Innovative and Imaging Research (I2R) for the USGS. This guide demonstrates how certain image specification parameters affect spatial resolution.
This Spatial Resolution Digital Imagery Guideline was developed by Innovative and Imaging Research (I2R) for the USGS. This guide demonstrates how certain image specification parameters affect spatial resolution.
This graphic below displays the number of Landsat-related publications (orange line) starting in 1970. While publications decreased during the Commercialization Era, research rebounded greatly after the USGS open data policy decision in 2008.
This graphic below displays the number of Landsat-related publications (orange line) starting in 1970. While publications decreased during the Commercialization Era, research rebounded greatly after the USGS open data policy decision in 2008.
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the East Coast, it runs north-south from the mouth of the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace, Maryland, to the Atlantic Ocean near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the East Coast, it runs north-south from the mouth of the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace, Maryland, to the Atlantic Ocean near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The Chesapeake Bay watershed has experienced substantial population growth over the last several decades. Since 1950, the population has more than doubled, and between 1980 and 2023, the number increased from 12.7 million to 18.6 million.
The Chesapeake Bay watershed has experienced substantial population growth over the last several decades. Since 1950, the population has more than doubled, and between 1980 and 2023, the number increased from 12.7 million to 18.6 million.
The Chesapeake Bay is roughly 200 miles (322 kilometers) in length and varies in width from a mere 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) near Aberdeen, Maryland, to 30 miles (48 kilometers) near Cape Charles, Virginia.
The Chesapeake Bay is roughly 200 miles (322 kilometers) in length and varies in width from a mere 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) near Aberdeen, Maryland, to 30 miles (48 kilometers) near Cape Charles, Virginia.
The Landsat Global Archive Consolidation WRS-1 Scenes heatmap displays Landsat scenes by WRS-1 path/row that were contributed to the USGS Landsat Archive by Landsat International Cooperator Ground Stations.
The Landsat Global Archive Consolidation WRS-1 Scenes heatmap displays Landsat scenes by WRS-1 path/row that were contributed to the USGS Landsat Archive by Landsat International Cooperator Ground Stations.