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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: Studying Thunderstorms with NASA’s ER-2 Aircraft
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Aug 8, 2023

Studying Thunderstorms with NASA’s ER-2 Aircraft

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California collaborated with University of Bergen, Norway to...

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NASA image: Thunderstorm, Texas Gulf Coast, USA
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Apr 29, 1990

Thunderstorm, Texas Gulf Coast, USA

This thunderstorm along the Texas Gulf Coast (29.0N, 95.0W), USA is seen as the trailing edge of a large cloud mass...

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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: Water Cloud Thunderstorm Northwest of Great Red Spot
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Oct 13, 1998

Water Cloud Thunderstorm Northwest of Great Red Spot

Water Cloud Thunderstorm Northwest of Great Red Spot

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NASA image: Thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean as seen from STS-64
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Sep 18, 1994

Thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean as seen from STS-64

STS064-83-099 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Multiple thunderstorm cells leading to Earth's atmosphere were photographed on...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms, Andean Mountains Ridgeline, Argentina
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Jan 19, 1993

Thunderstorms, Andean Mountains Ridgeline, Argentina

STS054-151-150 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- View west into sun glint off the Rio Salado, Saladillo, and Parana Rivers in...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms, Indian Ocean
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Dec 10, 1990

Thunderstorms, Indian Ocean

STS035-607-024 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- This is one of 25 visuals used by the STS-35 crew at its Dec. 20, 1990...

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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: ER-2 DCOTTS Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms
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May 26, 2022

ER-2 DCOTTS Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms

NASA and university scientists are studying thunderstorms for the second year in row as part of the Dynamics and...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 High Altitude aircraft prepared for DCOTSS mission
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Jul 28, 2021

NASA’s ER-2 High Altitude aircraft prepared for DCOTSS mission

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center prepares for the Dynamics and Chemistry of the Summer Stratosphere, or...

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NASA image: NASA’s DCOTSS Mission Trailer
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Jul 27, 2021

NASA’s DCOTSS Mission Trailer

As part of NASA’s Earth Science Division, the Dynamics and Chemistry of the Summer Stratosphere, or DCOTSS, project...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Hurricane Emilia in the Eastern...

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NASA image: Storm Merger on Jupiter
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Dec 30, 2000

Storm Merger on Jupiter

Taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft, a small white spot, probably a thunderstorm, lies to the south of a larger, brown...

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NASA image: Sunrise, Earth Limb, SW Pacific Ocean
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Sep 20, 1992

Sunrise, Earth Limb, SW Pacific Ocean

STS047-54-018 (12-20 Sept. 1992) --- The colors in this photograph provide insight into the relative density of the...

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NASA image: Dark and Stormy Saturn
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Oct 6, 2010

Dark and Stormy Saturn

This false-color image, made from infrared data obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows dark and bright clouds on...

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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: Time-lapse Thunderstorm
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Jun 3, 2024

Time-lapse Thunderstorm

iss071e170351 (6/3/2024) --- NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured red sprites from space station. The bright red...

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NASA image: Radiation Generated in Electric Fields Over Thunderstorms
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Sep 17, 2010

Radiation Generated in Electric Fields Over Thunderstorms

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

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NASA image: Turbulent Region Near Great Red Spot
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Dec 30, 2000

Turbulent Region Near Great Red Spot

This image is a still frame, created from images taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows a turbulent region west of...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Instrument Images April 16, 2011 Severe Storm/Tornado Outbreak
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Apr 18, 2011

NASA AIRS Instrument Images April 16, 2011 Severe Storm/Tornado Outbreak

NASA Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of the storms on April 16, 2011 showing very cold, high cloud tops of...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Spots Beginning of Pakistan Floods
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Aug 19, 2010

NASA CloudSat Spots Beginning of Pakistan Floods

In late July 2010, flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains began in several regions of Pakistan. This image from NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Spots Severe Weather Outbreak in South
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Satellite Spots Severe Weather Outbreak in South

NASA Aqua spacecraft passed over central and southern United States on April 27-29, 2014 capturing this false-color...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00273
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Aug 19, 2005

KSC-05-S-00273

BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Of course, we can't launch without good weather_ Delta Weather Officer Joel Tumbiolo is here with...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00101
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Sep 10, 2009

KSC-09-S-00101

Discovery's first two landing attempts at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida have been waved off because of...

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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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