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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Following Carbon Dioxide Through the Atmosphere
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Dec 13, 2016

Following Carbon Dioxide Through the Atmosphere

Carbon dioxide plays a significant role in trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere. The gas is released from human...

GSFC
NASA image: Carbon Dioxide Landscape
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Jul 23, 2005

Carbon Dioxide Landscape

Carbon Dioxide Landscape

JPL
NASA image: Frozen Carbon Dioxide
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Aug 1, 2005

Frozen Carbon Dioxide

Frozen Carbon Dioxide

JPL
NASA image: Carbon Dioxide Mesas
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Sep 16, 2004

Carbon Dioxide Mesas

Carbon Dioxide Mesas

JPL
NASA image: Carbon Dioxide Landforms
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Mar 19, 2004

Carbon Dioxide Landforms

Carbon Dioxide Landforms

JPL
NASA image: Carbon Dioxide Landscape
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Jul 7, 2004

Carbon Dioxide Landscape

Carbon Dioxide Landscape

JPL
NASA image: Carbon-Dioxide Snowfall on Mars
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Sep 11, 2012

Carbon-Dioxide Snowfall on Mars

Observations by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have detected carbon-dioxide snow clouds on Mars and evidence of...

JPL
NASA image: Dust Fans on the Seasonal Carbon Dioxide Polar Cap
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Apr 18, 2007

Dust Fans on the Seasonal Carbon Dioxide Polar Cap

Dust Fans on the Seasonal Carbon Dioxide Polar Cap

JPL
NASA image: Changes in South Polar Carbon Dioxide Ice Cap
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Feb 16, 2002

Changes in South Polar Carbon Dioxide Ice Cap

Changes in South Polar Carbon Dioxide Ice Cap

JPL
NASA image: Global Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
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Dec 18, 2014

Global Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

Global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations from Oct. 1 through Nov. 11, as recorded by NASA Orbiting Carbon...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Expedition: Taking in Some Arctic Air
Video
Aug 15, 2017

Earth Expedition: Taking in Some Arctic Air

NASA's DC-8 plane flew over Alaska and Canada, measuring carbon dioxide and methane in the Arctic air. The plane...

GSFC
NASA image: Engineers Clean Mirror with Carbon Dioxide Snow
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Jan 22, 2015

Engineers Clean Mirror with Carbon Dioxide Snow

Just like drivers sometimes use snow to clean their car mirrors in winter, two Exelis Inc. engineers are practicing...

GSFC
NASA image: AIRS Carbon Dioxide with Mauna Loa Carbon Dioxide Overlaid
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Nov 3, 2008

AIRS Carbon Dioxide with Mauna Loa Carbon Dioxide Overlaid

This image shows the distribution and amount of carbon dioxide in Earth mid-troposphere in July 2008 as measured by...

JPL
NASA image: Engineers Clean Mirror with Carbon Dioxide Snow
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Dec 8, 2017

Engineers Clean Mirror with Carbon Dioxide Snow

Just like drivers sometimes use snow to clean their car mirrors in winter, two Exelis Inc. engineers are practicing...

GSFC
NASA image: AIRS Global Map of Carbon Dioxide from Space
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May 18, 2007

AIRS Global Map of Carbon Dioxide from Space

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS instrument on NASA Aqua spacecraft is also being used by scientists to observe...

JPL
NASA image: Thickness Map of Buried Carbon-Dioxide Deposit
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Apr 21, 2011

Thickness Map of Buried Carbon-Dioxide Deposit

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter color-codes thickness estimates in a newly found, buried deposit of frozen carbon...

JPL
NASA image: ATD-2 Field Demonstration Reduces Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Video
Nov 23, 2021

ATD-2 Field Demonstration Reduces Carbon Dioxide Emissions

A silent video highlighting the decrease of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions during the ATD-2 field demonstration at...

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NASA image: The 4-Bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Being Prepared for Shipment
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Jun 7, 2021

The 4-Bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Being Prepared for Shipment

The 4-bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber, new Environmental Control and Life Support Systems technology developed, built,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's OCO-2 Instrument Measures Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
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Mar 6, 2020

NASA's OCO-2 Instrument Measures Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

A spatial map of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) present in columns of the atmosphere below NASA's Orbiting...

JPL
NASA image: Effect of Seasonal Vegetation Cycle on Global Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
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Jun 29, 2012

Effect of Seasonal Vegetation Cycle on Global Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

In this frame from an animation, NASA instruments show the seasonal cycle of vegetation and the concentration of...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-1794
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Feb 21, 2009

KSC-2009-1794

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1790
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Feb 21, 2009

KSC-2009-1790

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1792
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Feb 21, 2009

KSC-2009-1792

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1793
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Feb 21, 2009

KSC-2009-1793

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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