Earth Observatory Collections
From ground-level ozone to particulate matter to nitrogen dioxide, an array of gasses and particles can affect the air people…
From soil conditions to crop productivity, satellite data help inform farmers, scientists, and decision-makers in the U.S. and around the…
Over the years, astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory have snapped spectacular photographs of Earth’s snow and ice in both hemispheres.
People have developed systems to harvest and store energy from sources such as wind, sunlight, and tidal action. Many of…
As green chlorophyll fades from trees and plants each autumn, other pigments color Earth’s landscapes. Satellites take leaf-peeping to a…
NASA satellites and sensors constantly take the pulse of our planet, measuring how Earth changes by the day, season, year,…
Satellite images of Earth at night have been a curiosity for the public and a tool of fundamental research for…
Many of America's monuments, scenic rivers, parks, and historic sites are visible from space.
