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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: Spherical Air Bearing Satellite Simulator
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May 14, 1959

Spherical Air Bearing Satellite Simulator

Spherical Air Bearing Satellite Simulator

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NASA image: Satellite Shows an "Arctic Blanket" Over the U.S. [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows an "Arctic Blanket" Over the U.S. [detail]

Arctic air has surged into the U.S. pushing into the Southeastern states and dropping high temperatures there into...

GSFC
NASA image: A Satellite View of a Back-door Cold Front
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Dec 8, 2017

A Satellite View of a Back-door Cold Front

A "backdoor cold front" is bringing April temperatures to the U.S. northeast and Mid-Atlantic today, May...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Satellite View of Tropical Storm Isaac
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite View of Tropical Storm Isaac

NASA's Terra satellite passed over Tropical Storm Isaac on Aug. 24 at 15:20 UTC (11:20 a.m. EDT) as it continued...

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NASA image: Satellite Shows an "Arctic Blanket" Over the U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows an "Arctic Blanket" Over the U.S.

View detail image here: bit.ly/1bvJlaN Arctic air has surged into the U.S. pushing into the Southeastern states and...

GSFC
NASA image: Launching a Pair of Earth-Observing Small Satellites on This Week @NASA – May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024

Launching a Pair of Earth-Observing Small Satellites on This Week @NASA – May 31, 2024

Launching a pair of Earth-observing small satellites, an intriguing planet discovered outside of our solar system,...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: The Small Satellite That’s Paying Big Dividends
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Nov 16, 2020

NASA ScienceCasts: The Small Satellite That’s Paying Big Dividends

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NASA image: Satellite Eyes New England Winter Storm Breaking Records
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Eyes New England Winter Storm Breaking Records

Another large snowstorm affecting New England was dropping more snow on the region and breaking records on February...

GSFC
NASA image: Satellite Sees Major Winter Storm Ready to Wallop Mid-Atlantic
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Major Winter Storm Ready to Wallop Mid-Atlantic

A major winter storm is poised to wallop the Mid-Atlantic and bring large amounts of snow to cities including...

GSFC
NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068265 (3/1/2022) --- A preflight view of the Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) during Vibration Testing. The Surya...

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NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068261 (11/1/2021) --- The Surya Satellite-1 and its developer team after Vibration Testing, shown left to...

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NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Jul 17, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068264 (12/1/2021) --- A preflight view of the Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) during Thermal Testing. The Surya...

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NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068260 (11/1/2021) --- The Surya Satellite-1 and its Developer Team After Deployment Testing, shown left to...

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NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068263 (5/1/2022) --- A preflight view of the Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) Flight Model. The Surya Satellite-1...

JSC
NASA image: DR. EMILY BERNDT
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Jan 18, 2017

DR. EMILY BERNDT

DR. EMILY BERNDT USING NEXT GENERATION SATELLITE IMAGERY FOR HURRICANE ANALYSIS

MSFC
NASA image: SPARTAN-201 satellite lined up with RMS arm for recapture
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Sep 15, 1994

SPARTAN-201 satellite lined up with RMS arm for recapture

STS064-76-035 (15 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space, the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Nelson using MMU to examine Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 8, 1984

View of Astronaut Nelson using MMU to examine Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-22-885 (8 April 1984) --- The 35mm camera was used to photograph this scene of Astronaut George D. Nelson,...

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NASA image: SPARTAN-201 satellite begins separation from Shuttle Discovery
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Sep 12, 1994

SPARTAN-201 satellite begins separation from Shuttle Discovery

STS064-111-041 (12 Sept. 1994) ---- Backdropped against New England's coast, the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research...

JSC
NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation
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Feb 5, 2015

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation

iss042e222241 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation
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Feb 5, 2015

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation

iss042e222236 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

JSC
NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech,, VSFB
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Jan 18, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech,, VSFB

PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California

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NASA image: Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic [annotated]

Although there's only one formed tropical cyclone in the Atlantic: Hurricane Cristobal, there are three other...

GSFC
NASA image: The Next Generation of Infrared Views
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Nov 17, 2009

The Next Generation of Infrared Views

The image on the left shows an infrared view of the center of our Milky Way galaxy as seen by the 1983 Infrared...

JPL
NASA image: SWOT Satellite's Sea Level 'First Light'
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Mar 24, 2023

SWOT Satellite's Sea Level 'First Light'

This visualization shows sea surface height measurements in the Gulf Stream off the coast of North Carolina and...

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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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