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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: Tropical Storm Toraji Spawns Tornadoes in Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Toraji Spawns Tornadoes in Japan

The outflow from Tropical Storm Toraji spawned tornadoes that caused injuries and property damage in Koshigaya,...

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NASA image: ASTER Images Aftermath of U.S. Tornado Outbreak
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May 6, 2011

ASTER Images Aftermath of U.S. Tornado Outbreak

From April 25-28, 2011, one of the largest outbreaks of tornadoes ever recorded ripped across the Southern,...

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NASA image: ASTER Sees Path of Destruction from Joplin, Mo. Tornado
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May 31, 2011

ASTER Sees Path of Destruction from Joplin, Mo. Tornado

On May 30, 2011, a week after an EF-5 tornado swept through the city of Joplin, Mo, NASA Terra spacecraft captured...

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NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Sees Fire-Induced Tornado From Space
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Aug 27, 2020

NASA's ECOSTRESS Sees Fire-Induced Tornado From Space

NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) has imaged a temperature...

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NASA image: Tornado Cuts Through La Plata, Maryland
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May 10, 2002

Tornado Cuts Through La Plata, Maryland

A category F4 tornado tore through La Plata, Maryland on April 28, 2002, killing 5 and injuring more than 100...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Captures Swath of Destruction from Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
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Jun 5, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Captures Swath of Destruction from Deadly Oklahoma Tornado

The Newcastle-Moore EF-5 tornado ripped through central Oklahoma on May 20, 2013, killing 24 people and leaving...

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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: GPM 2015: One Year of Storms
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Jan 4, 2016

GPM 2015: One Year of Storms

A look back at the storms captured by GPM around the world during 2015. The storms that appear in order are as...

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NASA image: Picher, Oklahoma
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May 30, 2012

Picher, Oklahoma

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image of Picher, Oklahoma which once boasted 20,000 people in this mining town...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AAL-5993. Six, 40-Foot-Diameter Fans in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 9, 1944

ARC-1969-AAL-5993. Six, 40-Foot-Diameter Fans in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Motor and propeller blades in 40x80ft wind tunnel. Six 40-foot-diameter fans, each powered by a 6000-horsepower...

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming
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Nov 8, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming

Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions?...

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NASA image: Construction of the Fan Drive Enclosure of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Aug 26, 1943

Construction of the Fan Drive Enclosure of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

Concrete frame enclosing the fan drive bents of the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at ames. Once installed, six...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jun 1, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Two scientists at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, atmospheric scientist Paul Meyer (left) and solar physicist Dr....

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NASA image: MAF_20200903_Gate 7
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Sep 3, 2020

MAF_20200903_Gate 7

The main gate (Gate 7) of the Michoud Assembly Facility has been demolished and replaced following the tornado that...

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NASA image: MAF_20200903_Gate 7-3
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Sep 3, 2020

MAF_20200903_Gate 7-3

The main gate (Gate 7) of the Michoud Assembly Facility has been demolished and replaced following the tornado that...

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NASA image: 1300327
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May 22, 2013

1300327

Robert Lightfoot visited the facility housing the seven-axis milling tool as it performs work on the Spacecraft and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2815
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Jun 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2815

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An ominous storm cloud hovers over Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: La Plata, Maryland
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May 7, 2002

La Plata, Maryland

On Sunday, April 28, a category F5 tornado cut an East-West path through La Plata, Maryland, killing 5 and injuring...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0938
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May 24, 2006

KSC-06pd0938

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The GOES-N satellite roars through the thin cloud cover over the Space Coast atop a...

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NASA image: GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 720p
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Mar 1, 2022

GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 720p

Live coverage of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0941
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May 24, 2006

KSC-06pd0941

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta IV rocket roars off the launch pad to lift the GOES-N satellite on top...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0935
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May 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The GOES-N satellite roars through the thin cloud cover over the Space Coast atop a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0944
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May 24, 2006

KSC-06pd0944

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta IV rocket roars off the launch pad to lift the GOES-N satellite on top...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0945
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May 24, 2006

KSC-06pd0945

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames spew from under the Boeing Delta IV rocket at liftoff, carrying the GOES-N...

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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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