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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: AIRS Images Typhoon Hinnamnor Ahead of Landfall
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Sep 8, 2022

AIRS Images Typhoon Hinnamnor Ahead of Landfall

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

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NASA image: Hurricane Nicholas Before and After Landfall
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Sep 16, 2021

Hurricane Nicholas Before and After Landfall

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) captured views of Hurricane Nicholas before and after it made landfall...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1400
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The lightning mast on Launch Pad 39A stands ready to protect Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Gets an Infrared look at Typhoon Soudelor
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Gets an Infrared look at Typhoon Soudelor

On August 6, 2015, NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over powerful Typhoon Soudelor when it was headed toward...

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NASA image: Andres Almeida Portrait
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Sep 19, 2019

Andres Almeida Portrait

“When I first joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts I followed was NASA. I knew they were doing NASA...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Instrument Captures Hurricane Helene
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Sep 27, 2024

NASA's AIRS Instrument Captures Hurricane Helene

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) captured an infrared image of Hurricane Helene on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024,...

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NASA image: Hurricane Ida Before Landfall
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Aug 31, 2021

Hurricane Ida Before Landfall

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), aboard the Aqua satellite, caught views of Hurricane Ida as the high-end...

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Jul 28, 1967

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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: Andres Almeida Portrait
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Sep 19, 2019

Andres Almeida Portrait

“When I first joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts I followed was NASA. I knew they were doing NASA...

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NASA image: Andres Almeida Portrait
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Sep 19, 2019

Andres Almeida Portrait

“When I first joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts I followed was NASA. I knew they were doing NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Pinhole Eye Seen in Weakening Tropical Cyclone Winston
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Pinhole Eye Seen in Weakening Tropical Cyclone Winston

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite saw that Tropical Cyclone Winston maintained a pinhole eye as it tracked east of...

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NASA image: Long, Strong Eastern U.S. Cold Front Brings Changes
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Dec 8, 2017

Long, Strong Eastern U.S. Cold Front Brings Changes

A long, strong, cold front draped over the eastern U.S. is marking a stark change from record-warmth to very cold...

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NASA image: Typhoon Soudelor's Eye Close-Up from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Soudelor's Eye Close-Up from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP

On August 6, 2015, NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over powerful Typhoon Soudelor when it was headed toward...

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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: Andres Almeida Portrait
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Sep 19, 2019

Andres Almeida Portrait

“When I first joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts I followed was NASA. I knew they were doing NASA...

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NASA image: Firefly Beauty Pass
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Beauty Pass

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00277
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Aug 23, 2005

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BUCKINGHAM: Coming up, we'll be joined by Andre’ Dress of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. He's going...

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NASA image: NASA Sees a Wider-Eyed Typhoon Soudelor Near Taiwan
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees a Wider-Eyed Typhoon Soudelor Near Taiwan

The MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite flew over Typhoon Soudelor on Aug. 7, 2015, at 4:40 UTC (12:40...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Large Tropical Cyclone Yasi Headed Toward Queensland, Australia
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Large Tropical Cyclone Yasi Headed Toward Queensland, Australia

NASA image acquired January 30, 2011 at 23:20 UTC. Satellite: Terra Click here to see the most recent image captured...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00236
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Aug 11, 2005

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GEORGE DILLER: This is Atlas launch control at T minus 1 hour, 36 minutes, 23 seconds and counting. We're here with...

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NASA image: GOES-S satellite in thermal vacuum testing
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Dec 8, 2017

GOES-S satellite in thermal vacuum testing

In March, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) satellite was lifted into a thermal...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Typhoon Kilo Maintaining its Eye
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Typhoon Kilo Maintaining its Eye

Typhoon Kilo continues to thrive in the Northwestern Pacific and imagery from NASA's Terra satellite late on...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic [annotated]

Although there's only one formed tropical cyclone in the Atlantic: Hurricane Cristobal, there are three other...

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NASA image: Disaster Management: Rapid Dry-Up of Rainwater on Land Surface Leading to the Santa Barbara Wildfire
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May 8, 2009

Disaster Management: Rapid Dry-Up of Rainwater on Land Surface Leading to the Santa Barbara Wildfire

Wildfires are a recurring natural hazard faced by Californians. In Santa Barbara County, a wildfire, called the...

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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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