Important Landsat Websites

Landsat Data Continuity Mission

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) is currently the name of the next Landsat satellite mission. The latest information about the LDCM project can be found on this website.

USGS Landsat Project

The U.S. Geological Survey is responsible for Landsat 5 and 7 satellite operations, Landsat data archival, and data distribution. Here, you can find technical documentation of calibration files, definitive ephemeris, data acquisition, international ground stations, image processing and more.

Landsat 7 Science Data Users Handbook

This is essential reading for Landsat data users. Everything you need to know about Landsat data can be found here.

The future of Land Imaging

"The Future of Land Imaging" study will explore options for operational U.S. land imaging satellites and how these satellites can better serve society. NASA and USGS are participating in this Federal interagency working group.

Our Earth as Art

This website features a feast for the eyes. See the aesthetic side of Landsat imagery here.