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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: CloudSat in Orbit Around Earth Artist Concept
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Oct 6, 2005

CloudSat in Orbit Around Earth Artist Concept

This is an artist concept depicting NASA CloudSat in orbit around Earth.

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NASA image: CloudSat Peers Into the Heart of a Super Typhoon
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Sep 15, 2009

CloudSat Peers Into the Heart of a Super Typhoon

NASA CloudSat satellite captured an eye overpass of Super Typhoon Choi-Wan in the Western Pacific on September 15,...

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NASA image: Typhoon Prapiroon viewed by CloudSat
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Aug 9, 2006

Typhoon Prapiroon viewed by CloudSat

At approximately 0553 UTC 1:53 am EDT, on 2 Aug 2006, NASA CloudSat flew over the eye of Typhoon Prapiroon as it...

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NASA image: CloudSat Profiles Tornadic Outbreak
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Feb 8, 2008

CloudSat Profiles Tornadic Outbreak

NASA CloudSat made a nighttime overpass approximately 0630 UTC of the thunderstorms responsible for the tornadic...

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NASA image: CloudSat Studies Clouds Artist Concept
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Oct 5, 2005

CloudSat Studies Clouds Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA CloudSat spacecraft and its Cloud Profiling Radar using microwave energy to observe...

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NASA image: CloudSat Image of Tropical Thunderstorms Over Africa
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Jun 6, 2006

CloudSat Image of Tropical Thunderstorms Over Africa

NASA CloudSat image of a horizontal cross-section of tropical clouds and thunderstorms over east Africa.

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NASA image: CloudSat Image of a Polar Night Storm Near Antarctica
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Jun 6, 2006

CloudSat Image of a Polar Night Storm Near Antarctica

NASA CloudSat image of a horizontal cross-section of a polar night storm near Antarctica.

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NASA image: CloudSat View of Hurricane Sandy
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Oct 30, 2012

CloudSat View of Hurricane Sandy

NASA CloudSat spacecraft overpassed Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012 just as Sandy was approaching the Atlantic...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Peers Into the Eye of Powerful Typhoon Dolphin
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May 22, 2015

NASA CloudSat Peers Into the Eye of Powerful Typhoon Dolphin

NASA CloudSat satellite completed a stunning eye overpass of Typhoon Dolphin in the western Pacific Ocean on May 16,...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Views Hurricane Sandy
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Oct 29, 2012

NASA CloudSat Views Hurricane Sandy

NASA CloudSat passed over Sandy at 10:32 a.m. EDT on Oct. 27, 2012. Light to moderate precipitation associated with...

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NASA image: CloudSat Preps for Launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
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Aug 26, 2005

CloudSat Preps for Launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA

NASA CloudSat spacecraft sits encapsulated within its Boeing Delta launch vehicle dual payload attach fitting at...

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NASA image: CloudSat First Image of a Warm Front Storm Over the Norwegian Sea
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Jun 6, 2006

CloudSat First Image of a Warm Front Storm Over the Norwegian Sea

NASA CloudSat first image, of a warm front storm over the Norwegian Sea, was obtained on May 20, 2006.

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Captures Hurricane Daniel Transformation
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Jul 25, 2006

NASA CloudSat Captures Hurricane Daniel Transformation

Hurricane Daniel intensified between July 18 and July 23rd. NASA new CloudSat satellite was able to capture and...

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NASA image: CloudSat Profiles Tropical Storm Andrea
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May 10, 2007

CloudSat Profiles Tropical Storm Andrea

CloudSat's Cloud Profiling Radar captured a profile across Tropical Storm Andrea on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, near the...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Eyes Powerful Typhoon Utor
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Aug 22, 2013

NASA CloudSat Eyes Powerful Typhoon Utor

NASA CloudSat satellite flew over Typhoon Utor in the West Pacific on Aug. 11, 2013 at 0518 UTC, passing within...

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NASA image: Powerful Hurricane Irma Seen in 3D by NASA's CloudSat
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Sep 8, 2017

Powerful Hurricane Irma Seen in 3D by NASA's CloudSat

NASA's CloudSat satellite flew over Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. EDT (17:45 UTC) as the storm was...

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NASA image: NASA's CloudSat Images Dorian in 3D
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Aug 29, 2019

NASA's CloudSat Images Dorian in 3D

On, Aug. 27, 2019 NASA's CloudSat satellite passed over Dorian, still a tropical storm at the time, near Puerto...

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NASA image: NASA's CloudSat Sees Tropical Storm Harvey in 3D
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Aug 29, 2017

NASA's CloudSat Sees Tropical Storm Harvey in 3D

Click on the image for larger animation NASA's CloudSat satellite flew over then-Tropical Storm Harvey on Aug. 26,...

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NASA image: CloudSat Takes a 3D Slice of Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 7, 2016

CloudSat Takes a 3D Slice of Hurricane Matthew

NASA's CloudSat flew east of Hurricane Matthew's center on Oct. 6 at 11:30 a.m. PDT (2:30 p.m. EDT), intersecting...

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NASA image: A-Train Artist Concept
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Oct 4, 2005

A-Train Artist Concept

This artist concept shows how NASA’s CALIPSO and CloudSat will fly in formation with other Earth Observing Satellites.

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NASA image: Above Earth Artist Concept
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Oct 5, 2005

Above Earth Artist Concept

Artist concept of NASA CloudSat spacecraft, which will provide the first global survey of cloud properties to better...

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NASA image: Above Earth 2 Artist Concept
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Oct 5, 2005

Above Earth 2 Artist Concept

Artist concept of NASA CloudSat spacecraft, which will provide the first global survey of cloud properties to better...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Alberto, Seen Through New Eyes
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Jun 12, 2006

Tropical Storm Alberto, Seen Through New Eyes

NASA new CloudSat satellite captured its first tropical storm, Alberto, as it spun over the Gulf of Mexico the...

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NASA image: Rain Floods Central Texas
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Jun 28, 2007

Rain Floods Central Texas

This image was taken on June 26, 2007, UTC 20:00. In this image an obvious storm hangs over the middle of the 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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