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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: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003541 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068262 (5/1/2022) --- A view of the SS-1 Team during the JAXA Safety Review. The Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) is...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003542 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF
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Dec 29, 1988

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF

S89-27382 (29 Dec 1988) --- Technicians and engineers in the Kennedy Space Center's Vertical Processing Facility...

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NASA image: Satellite Video Shows Movement of Major U.S. Winter Storm
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Video Shows Movement of Major U.S. Winter Storm

View a video of the storm here: bit.ly/1m9aJFY This visible image of the winter storm over the U.S. south and East...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2213
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite is...

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NASA image: A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites
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Aug 17, 2017

A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites

Eclipses set the stage for historic science. NASA is taking advantage of the Aug. 21, 2017 eclipse by funding 11...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Captures Tropical Cyclones Tomas and Ului
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite Captures Tropical Cyclones Tomas and Ului

NASA Image acquired March 14 - 15, 2010 Two fierce tropical cyclones raged over the South Pacific Ocean in mid-March...

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NASA image: New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans
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Dec 11, 2018

New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans

Less than three months into its mission, NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is already...

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NASA image: NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Gets Colorful Look at Hurricane Blanca
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Gets Colorful Look at Hurricane Blanca

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite flew over Hurricane Blanca in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and gathered infrared data...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Texas and Louisiana
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Texas and Louisiana

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite's Land 'First Light'
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Mar 24, 2023

SWOT Satellite's Land 'First Light'

This visualization shows water features on New York's Long Island – shown as bright pink splotches nestled within...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Image of Japan Captured March 11, 2011
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite Image of Japan Captured March 11, 2011

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Japan one hour and 41 minutes before the quake hit. At the time Aqua passed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2220
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Mar 4, 2009

KSC-2009-2220

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2215
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Mar 4, 2009

KSC-2009-2215

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians help guide the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2217
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Mar 4, 2009

KSC-2009-2217

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2219
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Mar 4, 2009

KSC-2009-2219

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians move the test...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2218
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Mar 4, 2009

KSC-2009-2218

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2221
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Mar 4, 2009

KSC-2009-2221

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2216
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Mar 4, 2009

KSC-2009-2216

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians help guide the...

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NASA image: 41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 11, 1984

41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-52-2646 (11 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften and a repaired satellite are in a wide panorama...

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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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