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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.

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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: OCO-2 in Space
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Dec 9, 2008

OCO-2 in Space

Artist rendering of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2, one of five new NASA Earth science missions set to...

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NASA image: Positioning NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage for Mating
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Apr 15, 2014

Positioning NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage for Mating

The Delta II second stage for NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or OCO-2, is positioned atop the rocket...

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NASA image: Mating NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle First and Second Stages
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Apr 15, 2014

Mating NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle First and Second Stages

The Delta II second stage for NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or OCO-2, makes contact with the rocket...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Ready to Blast Off
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Jun 30, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Ready to Blast Off

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: NASA Carbon Sleuth Begins Year Two
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Oct 29, 2015

NASA Carbon Sleuth Begins Year Two

Global average carbon dioxide concentrations as seen by NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, June 1-15,...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing
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Jul 2, 2014

OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing

Ralph Basilio, OCO-2 project manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discusses the successful launch of the Orbiting...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing
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Jul 2, 2014

OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing

Mike Miller, senior vice president, Science and Environmental Satellite Programs, Orbital Sciences Space Systems...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing
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Jul 2, 2014

OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing

Mike Miller, senior vice president, Science and Environmental Satellite Programs, Orbital Sciences Space Systems...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing
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Jul 2, 2014

OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing

Geoff Yoder, deputy associate administrator for programs, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, discusses...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing
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Jul 2, 2014

OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing

NASA Kennedy Space Center Public Affairs Officer George Diller, moderates a post-launch press briefing, following...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing
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Jul 2, 2014

OCO-2 Post Launch Briefing

Ralph Basilio, OCO-2 project manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, left, Mike Miller, senior vice president, Science...

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NASA image: NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction
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May 10, 2012

NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction

Technicians prep NASA OCO-2 instrument for shipping at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Ca.

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NASA image: NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction
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Apr 2, 2014

NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction

Technicians prep NASA OCO-2 instrument for shipping at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Ca. Animation available in...

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NASA image: Lifting NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage into Position for Mating
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Apr 15, 2014

Lifting NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage into Position for Mating

Workers monitor the Delta II second stage for NASA OCO-2, as it is lifted into position for mating with the rocket...

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NASA image: Global Solar-Induced Fluorescence
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Dec 18, 2014

Global Solar-Induced Fluorescence

This map shows solar-induced fluorescence, a plant process that occurs during photosynthesis, from Aug. through Oct....

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NASA image: Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2
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Jun 30, 2014

Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2

This illustration highlights key events in the launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, beginning with its...

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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...

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NASA image: Validating Carbon Dioxide Measurements from NASA OCO-2 Over Los Angeles
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Oct 1, 2014

Validating Carbon Dioxide Measurements from NASA OCO-2 Over Los Angeles

This image shows NASA OCO-2 measurements of carbon dioxide levels over Pasadena and the northern Los Angeles basin...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 on the Pad
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Jul 1, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 on the Pad

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, perched atop a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket, awaits launch at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3062
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Jun 30, 2014

KSC-2014-3062

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – News media representatives converge on Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3078
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Jun 30, 2014

KSC-2014-3078

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Logos affixed to the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket in the mobile...

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NASA image: NASA’s OCO-3:  A New View of Carbon (mission overview)
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Apr 2, 2019

NASA’s OCO-3: A New View of Carbon (mission overview)

NASA’s OCO-3 mission is ready for launch to the International Space Station. This follow-on to OCO-2 brings new...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3010
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Jun 20, 2014

KSC-2014-3010

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, satellite sits atop a United...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3011
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Jun 20, 2014

KSC-2014-3011

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, satellite sits atop a United...

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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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