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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: Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment
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Mar 1, 2011

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment Photographs taken at Aberdeen Test Facility Aberdeen MD.

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NASA image: Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment
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Feb 27, 2011

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment Photographs taken at Aberdeen Test Facility Aberdeen MD.

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NASA image: Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment
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Mar 1, 2011

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment Photographs taken at Aberdeen Test Facility Aberdeen MD.

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NASA image: Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment
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Feb 27, 2011

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment Photographs taken at Aberdeen Test Facility Aberdeen MD.

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NASA image: Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment
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Feb 27, 2011

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment Photographs taken at Aberdeen Test Facility Aberdeen MD.

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NASA image: Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment
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Mar 1, 2011

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment Photographs taken at Aberdeen Test Facility Aberdeen MD.

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NASA image: Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment
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Feb 28, 2011

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment Photographs taken at Aberdeen Test Facility Aberdeen MD.

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NASA image: Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment
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Feb 28, 2011

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment

Crew Model Water Landing Module Assessment Photographs taken at Aberdeen Test Facility Aberdeen MD.

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Christine Gebara, Engineer on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Christine Gebara, Engineer on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Christine Gebara is part of the team building the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite,...

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NASA image: Scanning High in the Sky for Concentrations of Water Vapor
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Dec 4, 2015

Scanning High in the Sky for Concentrations of Water Vapor

The Diode Laser Hygrometer, or DLH is an instrument uses a laser sensor to detect concentrations of water vapor in...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Payload
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Jun 30, 2021

SWOT Science Payload

Part of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite's science instrument payload sits in a clean room at...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Water Recovery on the Space Station
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Jun 20, 2023

NASA ScienceCasts: Water Recovery on the Space Station

NASA now has the ability to recycle 98% of the water collected from the US segment on the space station – meeting...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Properties of Water
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May 10, 2023

STEMonstrations: Properties of Water

Ever wonder what it is about water that makes it so important for life? In this STEMonstration, NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Apollo Water Landing Test
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Mar 31, 1965

Apollo Water Landing Test

1/4th Scale Model of Apollo - Impact Structures Facility Launched from an overhead pendulum device, this Apollo...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite With Solar Arrays in Full View (Illustration)
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Satellite With Solar Arrays in Full View (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite with solar arrays fully deployed....

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NASA image: Channels and Gullies in Nirgal Vallis--The Work of Water?
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Oct 16, 2000

Channels and Gullies in Nirgal Vallis--The Work of Water?

Channels and Gullies in Nirgal Vallis--The Work of Water?

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NASA image: Seasonal Trend in Water Vapor Seen from Orbit
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Dec 13, 2004

Seasonal Trend in Water Vapor Seen from Orbit

Seasonal Trend in Water Vapor Seen from Orbit

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NASA image: Mars Gully: No Mineral Trace of Liquid Water
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Sep 24, 2007

Mars Gully: No Mineral Trace of Liquid Water

Mars Gully: No Mineral Trace of Liquid Water

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NASA image: Water Mass Map from Neutron Spectrometer
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Dec 8, 2003

Water Mass Map from Neutron Spectrometer

Water Mass Map from Neutron Spectrometer

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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: Water Ice Data Exploration WIDE Tool
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Nov 19, 2014

Water Ice Data Exploration WIDE Tool

Water Ice Data Exploration WIDE Tool

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NASA image: Martian Colors Provide Clues About Martian Water
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May 21, 1999

Martian Colors Provide Clues About Martian Water

Martian Colors Provide Clues About Martian Water

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NASA image: Water Vapor Over Europa
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Dec 12, 2013

Water Vapor Over Europa

This graphic shows the location of water vapor detected over Europa south pole in observations taken by NASA Hubble...

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NASA image: SOFIA Discovers Water on a Sunlit Surface of the Moon (Video Resource Reel)
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Oct 26, 2020

SOFIA Discovers Water on a Sunlit Surface of the Moon (Video Resource Reel)

Scientists using NASA’s telescope on an airplane, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, discovered...

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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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