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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: White Smoker Ocean Vents
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Apr 15, 2020

White Smoker Ocean Vents

A seafloor vent called a "white smoker" spews mineral-rich water into the ocean and serves as an energy hub for...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Simulation Shows Ocean Turbulence in the North Atlantic
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Feb 21, 2018

NASA Simulation Shows Ocean Turbulence in the North Atlantic

This image shows a simulated snapshot of ocean turbulence in the North Atlantic Ocean in March 2012, from a...

JPL
NASA image: Meanwhile, At the Bottom of the Ocean
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Oct 12, 2011

Meanwhile, At the Bottom of the Ocean

The Ben Franklin mission has been forgotten by time, overshadowed by the concurrent Apollo 11 mission. However, the...

GSFC
NASA image: Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean
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Jul 20, 2024

Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean

Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean in this photograph from the Indian Ocean as it...

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NASA image: An Ocean Runs Through It
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Mar 20, 2008

An Ocean Runs Through It

An Ocean Runs Through It

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NASA image: Ocean Circulation Plays an Important Role in Absorbing Carbon from the Atmosphere
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Jun 9, 2017

Ocean Circulation Plays an Important Role in Absorbing Carbon from the Atmosphere

The oceans play a significant role in absorbing greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, and heat from the atmosphere....

GSFC
NASA image: Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields
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Dec 12, 2016

Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields

As Earth warms, much of the extra heat is stored in the planet’s ocean – but monitoring the magnitude of that heat...

GSFC
NASA image: Ocean Tides and Magnetic Fields
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Dec 12, 2016

Ocean Tides and Magnetic Fields

Earth’s magnetic field is built up from many contributing sources ranging from the planet’s core to the...

GSFC
NASA image: Equatorial Wave Line, Pacific Ocean
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Jan 19, 1993

Equatorial Wave Line, Pacific Ocean

STS054-95-042 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- The Equatorial Pacific Ocean is represented in this 70mm view. The international...

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NASA image: Eddies in the Southern Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Eddies in the Southern Ocean

The cloud cover over the Southern Ocean occasionally parts as it did on January 1, 2015 just west of the Drake...

GSFC
NASA image: The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 2024

The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean

iss071e456772 (July 18, 2024) --- The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean as stars glitter in the background...

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NASA image: The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 2024

The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean

iss071e457356 (July 18, 2024) --- The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean as stars glitter in the...

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NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom in the North Atlantic Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom in the North Atlantic Ocean

On July 23, 2013 the deep blue waters of the central North Atlantic Ocean provided a background for a spectacular...

GSFC
NASA image: Mars' Ancient Ocean
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Mar 5, 2015

Mars' Ancient Ocean

For decades, planetary scientists have suspected that ancient Mars was a much warmer, wetter environment than it is...

GSFC
NASA image: Internal Waves, Western Indian Ocean
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Dec 1, 1991

Internal Waves, Western Indian Ocean

STS044-79-077 (24 Nov.-1 Dec. 1991) --- This photograph, captured from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: Collapsed Thunderstorm, Southwest Pacific Ocean
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May 16, 1992

Collapsed Thunderstorm, Southwest Pacific Ocean

STS049-71-042 (8 May 1992) --- This photograph, taken from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour, shows a...

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NASA image: Santa Monica High School 2021 Ocean Sciences Bowl Regional Competition Winners
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Mar 8, 2021

Santa Monica High School 2021 Ocean Sciences Bowl Regional Competition Winners

Santa Monica High School's winning team in the 2021 National Ocean Sciences Bowl Los Angeles regional competition,...

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NASA image: Perpetual Ocean - Gulf Stream
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Dec 8, 2017

Perpetual Ocean - Gulf Stream

This image shows ocean surface currents around the world during the period from June 2005 through Decmeber 2007. Go...

GSFC
NASA image: Large Tabular Iceberg, South Atlantic Ocean
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Sep 18, 1991

Large Tabular Iceberg, South Atlantic Ocean

This large tabular iceberg, broken off from the Antarctic Ice Sheet, was spotted in the South Atlantic Ocean (57.0S,...

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NASA image: Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean

On Oct. 16 at 17:45 UTC NASA's Terra satellite captured this image of Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean. Image...

GSFC
NASA image: Tropical Storm Sam, Eastern Indian Ocean
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Jan 20, 1990

Tropical Storm Sam, Eastern Indian Ocean

STS032-80-036 (9-20 Jan. 1990) --- This oblique view of Tropical Storm Sam in the eastern Indian Ocean off the...

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NASA image: NASA Ocean Data Shows ‘Climate Dance’ of Plankton
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Ocean Data Shows ‘Climate Dance’ of Plankton

The greens and blues of the ocean color from NASA satellite data have provided new insights into how climate and...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of North Atlantic Ocean
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of North Atlantic Ocean

This is a radar image showing surface features on the open ocean in the northeast Atlantic Ocean. There is no land...

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NASA image: Anthony Mackie Asks NASA About Ocean Science
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Jun 20, 2024

Anthony Mackie Asks NASA About Ocean Science

NASA’s exploration of the ocean from the vantage point of space is unveiling the mysteries of our interconnected...

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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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