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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: Hurricane Ian Captured in Infrared by AIRS
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Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian Captured in Infrared by AIRS

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard the Aqua satellite captured imagery of Hurricane Ian...

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NASA image: Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS and SeaWinds Scatterometer
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Aug 30, 2004

Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS and SeaWinds Scatterometer

This image shows Hurricane Frances in August 2004 as captured by instruments onboard two different NASA satellites:...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA 747SP shows evidence of modification to its aft fuselage contours to accommodate a 16-foot-tall cavity door for its 45,000-pound infrared telescope
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Apr 26, 2007

NASA's SOFIA 747SP shows evidence of modification to its aft fuselage contours to accommodate a 16-foot-tall cavity door for its 45,000-pound infrared telescope

NASA's SOFIA 747SP shows evidence of modification to its aft fuselage contours to accommodate a 16-foot-tall cavity...

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NASA image: The NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory took flight for the first time April 26, 2007, from its modification center in Waco, TX
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Apr 26, 2007

The NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory took flight for the first time April 26, 2007, from its modification center in Waco, TX

The NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory took flight for the first time April 26,...

AFRC
NASA image: Galileo Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer Detects Active Lava Flows at Prometheus Volcano, Io
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Nov 4, 1999

Galileo Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer Detects Active Lava Flows at Prometheus Volcano, Io

The active volcano Prometheus on Jupiter moon Io was imaged by NASA Galileo spacecraft during the close flyby of Io...

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NASA image: Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific
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Aug 29, 2006

Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific

This infrared image shows Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba
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Aug 28, 2006

Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba

This infrared image shows Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: Tropical Depression 6 Florence in the Atlantic
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Sep 3, 2006

Tropical Depression 6 Florence in the Atlantic

This infrared image shows Tropical Depression 6 Florence in the Atlantic, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 4579
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Feb 15, 2006

Galaxy NGC 4579

Galaxy NGC 4579 was captured by the Spitzer Infrared Nearby Galaxy Survey, or Sings, Legacy project using the...

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NASA image: Measuring the Tip of Cosmic Icebergs
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Nov 6, 2014

Measuring the Tip of Cosmic Icebergs

Observations from NASA Cosmic Infrared Background Experiment, or CIBER, have shown a surprising surplus of infrared...

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NASA image: Dusty Sunrise at Core of Galaxy Artist Concept
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May 21, 2015

Dusty Sunrise at Core of Galaxy Artist Concept

This artist's concept depicts the current record holder for the most luminous galaxy in the universe. The galaxy,...

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NASA image: Hurricane Ileana in the Eastern Pacific
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Aug 22, 2006

Hurricane Ileana in the Eastern Pacific

This is an infrared image of Hurricane Ileana in the Eastern Pacific, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS)...

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NASA image: This backlit photo of SOFIA's infrared telescope during characterization testing shows the cell-like construction of the telescope's 2.5-meter primary mirror
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Mar 10, 2008

This backlit photo of SOFIA's infrared telescope during characterization testing shows the cell-like construction of the telescope's 2.5-meter primary mirror

The SOFIA telescope team collected baseline operational measurements during several nights of characterization...

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NASA image: The 2.5-meter infrared telescope in the rear fuselage of NASA's SOFIA flying observatory tracked the star Polaris during characterization tests in March 2008
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Mar 10, 2008

The 2.5-meter infrared telescope in the rear fuselage of NASA's SOFIA flying observatory tracked the star Polaris during characterization tests in March 2008

The SOFIA telescope team collected baseline operational measurements during several nights of characterization...

AFRC
NASA image: Infrared (IR) Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 26, 2011

Infrared (IR) Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-015919 (25 Dec. 2011) --- This infrared image features Comet Lovejoy and was photographed about 240 miles...

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NASA image: Jupiter With Great Red Spot, Near Infrared, May 2017
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Jun 30, 2017

Jupiter With Great Red Spot, Near Infrared, May 2017

This composite, false-color infrared image of Jupiter reveals haze particles over a range of altitudes, as seen in...

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NASA image: SOFIA Science Imagery
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Sep 14, 2017

SOFIA Science Imagery

SCI2012_0003: SOFIA mid-infrared image of the planetary nebula Minkowski 2-9 (M2-9), also known as the Butterfly...

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NASA image: Cooling Off SOFIA’S Telescope
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Jul 15, 2013

Cooling Off SOFIA’S Telescope

Technicians introduce liquid nitrogen to an instrument linked to SOFIA’s telescope. Detection of infrared...

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NASA image: The Eagle Nebula Observed by WISE
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Nov 11, 2022

The Eagle Nebula Observed by WISE

The dusty face of the Eagle Nebula and its surroundings are revealed in this image based on data from NASA's Wide...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

An attendee of the USA Science and Engineering Festival observes the infrared image of himself as a NASA Staff...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

Attendees of the USA Science and Engineering Festival observe their infrared images as a NASA Staff member describes...

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NASA image: Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Jun 22, 1973

Phoenix, AZ, USA

SL2-03-200 (22 June 1973) --- The city of Phoenix, AZ (33.5N, 112.0W) can be seen in good detail in this color...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

An attendee of the USA Science and Engineering Festival observes the infrared image of himself as a NASA staff...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

An attendee of the USA Science and Engineering Festival examines how glass blocks some heat, altering the infrared...

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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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