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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: Nubian Sandstone Aquifer, Egypt
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May 24, 2021

Nubian Sandstone Aquifer, Egypt

The Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System is the world's largest fossil water aquifer system. It covers an estimated area...

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NASA image: Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean
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Feb 15, 2017

Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean

New NASA research found that large crevasses provide aquifer water upstream of Greenland's Helheim Glacier with a...

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NASA image: Crop Irrigation Is Closely Tied to Groundwater Depletion Around the World
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Mar 29, 2017

Crop Irrigation Is Closely Tied to Groundwater Depletion Around the World

The irrigation that grows crops, especially in dry countries, can also be responsible for taxing aquifers beyond...

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NASA image: Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia
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Oct 9, 2019

Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia

The Wajid Aquifer in Saudi Arabia underlies about 450,000 square kilometers in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The area...

JPL
NASA image: OASIS Study Project (Illustration)
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Sep 23, 2020

OASIS Study Project (Illustration)

The OASIS project seeks to study fresh water aquifers in the desert as well as ice sheets in places like Greenland....

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NASA image: Titan Subsurface Reservoirs Artist Concept
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Sep 3, 2014

Titan Subsurface Reservoirs Artist Concept

Scientists modeled how methane rainfall runoff would interact with the porous, icy crust of Saturn moon Titan and...

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NASA image: Study: Third of Big Groundwater Basins in Distress
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Jun 16, 2015

Study: Third of Big Groundwater Basins in Distress

Groundwater storage trends for Earth's 37 largest aquifers from UCI-led study using NASA GRACE data (2003-2013). Of...

JPL
NASA image: Life of the Monsoon
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Jun 23, 2016

Life of the Monsoon

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

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NASA image: Projections of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Watersheds by 2100
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Dec 11, 2024

Projections of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Watersheds by 2100

A recent study led by researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California that seawater will...

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NASA image: Cumulative Total South America Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15
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Dec 8, 2015

Cumulative Total South America Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15

Cumulative total freshwater losses in South America from 2002 to 2015 (in inches) observed by NASA's Gravity...

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NASA image: A Tale of Collapse Terrain
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Dec 20, 2021

A Tale of Collapse Terrain

North of Ganges Chasma lies Orson Welles Crater, whose floor contains broken up blocks we call chaotic terrain and...

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NASA image: Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia
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Oct 20, 2015

Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia

In the middle of the Arabian desert the city Green Oasis Wadi Al Dawasir is being developed as a new urban center...

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NASA image: Irrigated Agriculture, Saudi Arabia
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Jan 20, 1990

Irrigated Agriculture, Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, center-pivot, swing-arm irrigated agriculture complexes such as the one imaged at Jabal Tuwayq...

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NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...
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Jun 23, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Nov 14, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-026475 (14 Nov. 2009) --- Ounianga Lakes in the Sahara Desert, in the nation of Chad are featured in this...

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NASA image: Cumulative Total U.S. Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15
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Dec 8, 2015

Cumulative Total U.S. Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15

Cumulative total freshwater losses in the United States from 2002 to 2015 (in inches) observed by NASA's Gravity...

JPL
NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version
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May 16, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Northern Saudi Arabia as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Northern Saudi Arabia as seen from STS-62

STS062-151-220 (4-18 March 1994) --- Great numbers of circular, center-pivot irrigation plots appear in this...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Aug 17, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-9984 (17 August 2002) --- This digital still photograph, taken from the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Cumulative Total Middle East/North Africa Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15
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Dec 8, 2015

Cumulative Total Middle East/North Africa Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15

Cumulative total freshwater losses in North Africa and the Middle East from 2002 to 2015 (in inches) observed by...

JPL
NASA image: Map of California Subsidence and Uplift
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Feb 10, 2025

Map of California Subsidence and Uplift

Researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Connect the Drops with NASA Data
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Jul 9, 2019

Connect the Drops with NASA Data

The varied landscapes of the United States have unique relationships with water. On the East Coast, rain is a...

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NASA image: Sand Sources Near Athabasca Valles
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Oct 29, 2014

Sand Sources Near Athabasca Valles

This image captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a small channel cutting into young volcanic lavas in a...

JPL
NASA image: M’zab Valley, Algeria
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Dec 8, 2017

M’zab Valley, Algeria

NASA image acquired Feb. 9, 2011 Less than 5 percent of Algeria’s land surface is suitable for growing crops, and...

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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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