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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: Measurements of the Martian Winds for Three Seasons
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Jan 7, 1999

Measurements of the Martian Winds for Three Seasons

Measurements of the Martian Winds for Three Seasons

JPL
NASA image: Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight
Video
Dec 7, 2015

Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight

The Meteorological Measurement System, or MMS instrument measures the data of wind and temperatures in real-time...

ARC
NASA image: SMAP Takes a New Measure of Hurricane Matthew Winds
Image
Oct 7, 2016

SMAP Takes a New Measure of Hurricane Matthew Winds

NASA's SMAP radiometer instrument measured Hurricane Matthew's wind speeds at 4:52 a.m. PDT (7:52 a.m. EDT) at up to...

JPL
NASA image: Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotat
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May 6, 1988

Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotat

Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotation Pusher Propeller model in 8x6 SWT (Supersonic...

GRC
NASA image: Measurement of Vibrations from the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jul 23, 1950

Measurement of Vibrations from the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Reverend Henry Birkenhauer and E.F. Carome measure ground vibrations on West 220th Street caused by the operation of...

GRC
NASA image: HIWRAP Instrument
Video
Oct 6, 2014

HIWRAP Instrument

The HIWRAP is the High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler, a "conically scanning" Doppler radar,...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Studies Hurricane Edouard in HS3 Mission (2014)
Video
May 31, 2018

NASA Studies Hurricane Edouard in HS3 Mission (2014)

NASA's Global Hawk in 2014 traveled to the middle of the Atlantic and flew over Hurricane Edouard. Remote sensing...

GSFC
NASA image: Microwave Limb Sounder/El Niño Watch - 1997 Research Data Reveal Clues about El Niño Influence
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Jul 3, 1998

Microwave Limb Sounder/El Niño Watch - 1997 Research Data Reveal Clues about El Niño Influence

This image displays wind measurements taken by the satellite-borne NASA Scatterometer NSCAT during the last 10 days...

JPL
NASA image: ISS-RapidScat
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Jan 22, 2014

ISS-RapidScat

Artist rendering of NASA ISS-RapidScat instrument inset, which will launch to the International Space Station in...

JPL
NASA image: NASA New RapidScat Breezes Into Operation Aboard Space Station
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Oct 6, 2014

NASA New RapidScat Breezes Into Operation Aboard Space Station

Launched Sept. 21, 2014, to the International Space Station, NASA newest Earth-observing mission, the International...

JPL
NASA image: Eleven Hours Later
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Nov 17, 2011

Eleven Hours Later

These two natural color views taken 11 hours -- one Saturn day -- apart by NASA Cassini spacecraft help scientists...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Measures Fitow Winds by Satellite
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Sep 7, 2007

NASA Measures Fitow Winds by Satellite

NASA QuikScat satellite acquired this image of Category One Typhoon Fitow on Sept. 6, 2007, prior to the storm...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02181
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02181

LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02183
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02183

LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02180
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02180

LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02182
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02182

LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02184
Image
Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1998-C-02184

LASER DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE 9X15 FOOT WIND TUNNEL TEST SECTION

GRC
NASA image: MISR Captures Hurricane Ian
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Sep 30, 2022

MISR Captures Hurricane Ian

NASA's Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) captured an optical image of Hurricane Ian, as well as...

JPL
NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

LRC
NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

LRC
NASA image: LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements
Image
May 10, 2011

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements Low Speed Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel\Twin Jet Model System...

LRC
NASA image: LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements
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May 10, 2011

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements Low Speed Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel\Twin Jet Model System...

LRC
NASA image: LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements
Image
May 10, 2011

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements Low Speed Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel\Twin Jet Model System...

LRC
NASA image: LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements
Image
May 10, 2011

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements

LSAWT\Twin Jet Test with HWB Model\JEDA Measurements Low Speed Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel\Twin Jet Model System...

LRC
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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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