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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 Cyclone Wilma off Fiji
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Cyclone Wilma off Fiji

NASA image acquired January 26,02011 Tropical Cyclone Wilma raged over the Pacific Ocean in late January 2011. At...

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NASA image: The Yellow Sea [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

The Yellow Sea [high res]

Remote sensing of ocean color in the Yellow Sea can be a challenge. Phytoplankton, suspended sediments, and...

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NASA image: Snow in the Middle East
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Dec 8, 2017

Snow in the Middle East

This image from the Aqua satellite's MODIS instrument taken at 11:10 UTC on December 16, 2013 shows areas of snow in...

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NASA image: Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa

Solar eclipse over western Africa (afternoon overpass) at 14:45 UTC. Satellite: Aqua A rare “hybrid” solar eclipse...

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NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom off Iceland
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom off Iceland

A massive phytoplankton bloom stained the waters of the Atlantic Ocean north of Iceland with brilliant jewel tones...

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NASA image: Nagano, Japan 1998
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Dec 8, 2017

Nagano, Japan 1998

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Aqua satellite captured this stunning view of...

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NASA image: Typhoon Neoguri in the East China Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Neoguri in the East China Sea

The MODIS instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured Typhoon Neoguri in the East China Sea at 05:00 UTC (1:00 AM...

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NASA image: Fire Season 2015 in Alaska Set to Break Records
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Dec 8, 2017

Fire Season 2015 in Alaska Set to Break Records

Fires have raged throughout Alaska in 2015. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua...

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NASA image: Cloud streets in Davis Strait
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Dec 8, 2017

Cloud streets in Davis Strait

The late winter sun shone brightly on a stunning scene of clouds and ice in the Davis Strait in late February, 2013....

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NASA image: NASA Sees Storms Affecting the Western U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Storms Affecting the Western U.S.

Extreme rain events have been affecting California and snow has blanketed the Pacific Northwest. This visible image...

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NASA image: Canadian Smoke Now Over U.S. East Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

Canadian Smoke Now Over U.S. East Coast

The smoke from the Canadian wildfires that was in the middle of the U.S. on June 30 has drifted its way to the East...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Cyclone Chapala Approaching Landfall in Yemen
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Cyclone Chapala Approaching Landfall in Yemen

On Nov. 2, 2015 at 09:40 UTC (4:40 p.m. EDT) the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument...

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NASA image: Hurricane Joaquin on 9/29/15
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Joaquin on 9/29/15

NASA's Aqua satellite captured this image of Joaquin near the Bahamas on Sept. 29 at 18:10 UTC (2:10 p.m. EDT)....

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NASA image: Typhoon Soudelor's Eye over Northwestern Taiwan
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Soudelor's Eye over Northwestern Taiwan

In this MODIS image from NASA's Aqua satellite, the eye of Typhoon Soudelor is seen over northwestern Taiwan on...

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NASA image: Map Shows Belizean Protected Areas Assessed for Risk
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Apr 5, 2023

Map Shows Belizean Protected Areas Assessed for Risk

In a paper published in November 2022 in Frontiers in Remote Sensing, researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Hits Haiti
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Matthew Hits Haiti

Read more from: go.nasa.gov/2duxEeZ On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew made landfall on southwestern Haiti as a...

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NASA image: Fires in Australia's Northern Territory and Bathurst Island
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires in Australia's Northern Territory and Bathurst Island

The Aqua satellite collected this natural-color image of fires in Australia with the Moderate Resolution Imaging...

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NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom in the Bay of Biscay
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom in the Bay of Biscay

Springtime in the Bay of Biscay, off the coast of France, as in most places, is a season of abundant growth. On...

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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: Low pressure system off Ireland
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Dec 8, 2017

Low pressure system off Ireland

In early June, 2015 a strong low pressure system over the North Atlantic Ocean brought rain and gusty winds to...

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NASA image: Persistent Ice on Lake Superior
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Dec 8, 2017

Persistent Ice on Lake Superior

Though North America is a full month into astronomical spring, the Great Lakes have been slow to give up on winter....

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NASA image: Sea ice in the Greenland Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Sea ice in the Greenland Sea

As the northern hemisphere experiences the heat of summer, ice moves and melts in the Arctic waters and the far...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Yagi off Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Yagi off Japan

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Tropical Storm Yagi spun in the North Pacific Ocean just south of Japan. The Moderate...

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NASA image: Snow in northeastern United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Snow in northeastern United States

Snow covered the northeastern United States on last day of meteorological winter, 2014. Climatologists 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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