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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: MSFC ECLSS CO2 Scrubber
Video
Jul 6, 2021

MSFC ECLSS CO2 Scrubber

The flight demonstration unit of the next-generation 4-bed CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) is targeted for launch aboard NG16...

MSFC
NASA image: CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) unit
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Apr 13, 2021

CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) unit

The flight demonstration unit of the next-generation 4-bed CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) is targeted for launch aboard NG16...

MSFC
NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist - Lagging CO2
Video
Sep 24, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist - Lagging CO2

Is there any merit to the studies that show that historical CO2 levels lag behind temperature, and not lead them?...

GSFC
NASA image: AIRS Mid-Tropospheric CO2, Version 5, July 2003
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May 16, 2007

AIRS Mid-Tropospheric CO2, Version 5, July 2003

AIRS mid-tropospheric CO2, Version 5, July 2003 from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite.

JPL
NASA image: OCO-3's First CO2 Measurements
Image
Jul 12, 2019

OCO-3's First CO2 Measurements

This image shows CO2 over the United States during OCO-3's first few days of science data collection. These initial...

JPL
NASA image: Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations
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Sep 18, 2016

Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations

iss049e004440 (9/18/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken of Personal CO2 monitor in static locations aboard...

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NASA image: Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations
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Sep 18, 2016

Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations

iss049e004443 (9/18/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken of Personal CO2 monitor in static locations aboard...

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NASA image: Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations
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Sep 18, 2016

Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations

iss049e004448 (9/18/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken of Personal CO2 monitor in static locations aboard...

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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...

ARC
NASA image: Growth and Retreat of the CO2 Ice at the Martian Poles
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Aug 6, 2018

Growth and Retreat of the CO2 Ice at the Martian Poles

This animation shows a side-by-side comparison of CO2 ice at the north (left) and south (right) Martian poles over...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-1712
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Feb 18, 2009

KSC-2009-1712

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1713
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Feb 18, 2009

KSC-2009-1713

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1714
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Feb 18, 2009

KSC-2009-1714

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1711
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Feb 18, 2009

KSC-2009-1711

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1775
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Feb 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1775

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1774
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Feb 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1774

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1773
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Feb 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1773

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

KSC
NASA image: Heart Cells CO2 Incubator Controller Setup in SABL
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Jul 21, 2016

Heart Cells CO2 Incubator Controller Setup in SABL

iss048e042380(7/21/2016) --- A view of the Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL) Short Tray inside the SABL 2...

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NASA image: Undercover
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Jun 3, 2006

Undercover

This MOC image shows dunes covered with a seasonally-deposited layer of solid carbon dioxide CO2 in the north polar...

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NASA image: Carbon Dioxide Over the L.A. Metropolitan Area
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Jun 7, 2021

Carbon Dioxide Over the L.A. Metropolitan Area

This animation shows the accumulation of five adjoining swaths of data over the Los Angeles metropolitan area that...

JPL
NASA image: Frosted Sand Dunes
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Jul 22, 2002

Frosted Sand Dunes

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft displays sand dunes covered in CO2 frost. This is a region of Mars that...

JPL
NASA image: Frosted Crater
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Aug 5, 2002

Frosted Crater

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft displays a frosted crater in the Martian northern hemisphere. It was...

JPL
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: Krikalev at work in Node 1
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Feb 7, 2001

Krikalev at work in Node 1

STS098-346-0032 (7-20 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition One flight engineer representing...

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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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