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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: KSC-07pd3617
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Dec 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arrival at the dock, the Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3612
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Dec 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch the GOES-O satellite moves away...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Sam, Eastern Indian Ocean
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Jan 20, 1990

Tropical Storm Sam, Eastern Indian Ocean

STS032-80-036 (9-20 Jan. 1990) --- This oblique view of Tropical Storm Sam in the eastern Indian Ocean off the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc586
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May 4, 1998

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The STS-91 flight crew poses for a crew portrait after arriving at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1201
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed across an arm of the Banana River, Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4047
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As clouds begin to gather over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Typhoon Chan-Hom "Eyes" NASA's Aqua Satellite
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Chan-Hom "Eyes" NASA's Aqua Satellite

Typhoon Chan-Hom's eye was visible from space when NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead early on July 8, 2015. The...

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NASA image: NASA Spots Typhoon Phanfone Affecting Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Spots Typhoon Phanfone Affecting Japan

Over the weekend of Oct. 5 and 6, Typhoon Phanfone's center made landfall just south of Tokyo and passed over the...

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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: Waves in Airglow
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Dec 8, 2017

Waves in Airglow

In April 2012, waves in Earth’s “airglow” spread across the nighttime skies of northern Texas like ripples in a...

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NASA image: The Dragon Storm
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Feb 24, 2005

The Dragon Storm

A large, bright and complex convective storm that appeared in Saturn's southern hemisphere in mid-September 2004 was...

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NASA image: NASA Captures Hurricane Dora at Peak Strength, Before Weakening Began
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Captures Hurricane Dora at Peak Strength, Before Weakening Began

At 19:36 UTC (3:36 p.m. EDT) on June 26, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1199
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile launch platform, finally rests on the hard...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

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: NASA MISR Spots Hurricane Hermine Approaching Florida
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Sep 1, 2016

NASA MISR Spots Hurricane Hermine Approaching Florida

On the afternoon of Sept. 1, 2016, Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00229
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Aug 9, 2005

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MISSION CONTROL: Discovery Houston with the plan. EILEEN COLLINS: We're ready. MISSION CONTROL: Eileen, at this time...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

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: NASA Sees Typhoon Chan-Hom's Strongest Winds in Northern and Eastern Quadrants
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Typhoon Chan-Hom's Strongest Winds in Northern and Eastern Quadrants

On July 9 at 02:05 UTC (July 8 at 10:05 p.m. EDT) the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite captured an...

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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...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

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: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 1967

Around Marshall

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: Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared   Sounder AIRS - Total Water Vapor Time Series
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Aug 30, 2004

Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS - Total Water Vapor Time Series

Born in the Atlantic, Hurricane Frances became a category 4 hurricane on August 31, 2004, as seen by the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Cyclone Haruna Near Madagascar at Night
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Cyclone Haruna Near Madagascar at Night

This night-time image revealed Cyclone Haruna's massive eye before it made landfall in southwestern Madagascar. This...

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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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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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