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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: 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...

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NASA image: Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean

On Oct. 16 at 17:45 UTC NASA's Terra satellite captured this image of Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean. Image...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00241
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Aug 12, 2005

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GEORGE DILLER: This is Atlas launch control at T minus 2 hours and holding. We're now entering the final phase of...

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NASA image: NASA Catches Hurricanes Jose and Maria
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Sep 20, 2017

NASA Catches Hurricanes Jose and Maria

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission shows the rainfall distribution for two major storms churning in...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00181
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Jul 15, 2005

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I'm here with Kathy Winters, launch weather officer. Kathy thanks for joining us. MS. WINTERS: Thanks. MS. STILSON:...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Miriam Weaken to a Tropical Storm
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Miriam Weaken to a Tropical Storm

This visible image of Tropical Storm Miriam was captured by NOAA's GOES-15 satellite on Sept. 26, 2012 at 10:45 a.m....

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NASA image: Satellite View of the Americas on Earth Day
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite View of the Americas on Earth Day

Today, April 22, 2014 is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than taking a look at our home planet from...

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NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Gaemi approaching Vietnam
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Gaemi approaching Vietnam

It is easy to see the effect of the strong northeasterly wind shear battering Tropical Storm Gaemi in satellite...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Hurricane Celia Headed for Central Pacific
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Hurricane Celia Headed for Central Pacific

Hurricane Celia is currently in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, but once it passes west of 140 degrees west longitude,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00245
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Aug 12, 2005

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Coming up in our webcast, Launch Director Chuck Dovale will take us through launch day, and Deputy Project Scientist...

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NASA image: A Mushball and Shallow-Lightning Factory (Illustration)
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Aug 5, 2020

A Mushball and Shallow-Lightning Factory (Illustration)

This graphic depicts the evolutionary process of "shallow lightning" and ammonia-water hailstones called...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 10, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) played a crucial role in the development of the huge Saturn rockets that...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4010
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Black clouds roll across the Launch Complex 39 Area and NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Typhoon Usagi approaching China
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Usagi approaching China

On Sept. 22 at 0923 UTC/5:23 a.m. EDT, just south of Usagi's eye where rain was falling at a rate of over 169mm/~6.7...

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NASA image: NOAA/NASA GOES-T Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2022

NOAA/NASA GOES-T Mission Science Briefing

The Science Briefing for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3940
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Jul 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A lightning strike on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is captured by...

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NASA image: Global Average Brightness Temperature for April 2003
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Jun 2, 2003

Global Average Brightness Temperature for April 2003

This image shows average temperatures in April, 2003, observed by AIRS at an infrared wavelength that senses either...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0885
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Apr 13, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the...

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NASA image: Typhoon Usagi approaching China
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Usagi approaching China

This simulated 3-D flyby animation over Typhoon Usagi on Sept. 22 at 0923 UT showed heavy rain south of the center a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4011
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dark clouds fill the sky behind the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0849
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Apr 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, United Space Alliance technicians Brenda Morris and...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2893
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Apr 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, water stands on the crawlerway outside Launch Pad...

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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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