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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: Two Views of Jupiter Hot Spot
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Jan 8, 2021

Two Views of Jupiter Hot Spot

This composite image shows a hot spot in Jupiter's atmosphere. In the image on the left, taken on Nov. 8, 2020, by...

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NASA image: A Hot Spot on Jupiter
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Jan 8, 2021

A Hot Spot on Jupiter

This composite image shows a hot spot in Jupiter's atmosphere. In the image on the left, taken on Sept. 16, 2020, by...

JPL
NASA image: Rare Electric Blue Clouds Observed By NASA Balloon
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Sep 20, 2018

Rare Electric Blue Clouds Observed By NASA Balloon

On the cusp of our atmosphere live a thin group of seasonal electric blue clouds. Forming fifty miles above the...

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NASA image: Staring at Storms
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Apr 15, 2013

Staring at Storms

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures Saturn richly dynamic atmosphere rewards viewers with unique and fascinating...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Broll
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Langley Research Center Broll

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

LRC
NASA image: Hurricane Isadore
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Sep 26, 2002

Hurricane Isadore

Hurricane Isidore as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounding System AIRS on NASA Aqua in 2002....

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NASA image: Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as Detected with AIRS Data
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Jul 24, 2007

Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as Detected with AIRS Data

Sulfur dioxide plume from the Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: Titan Cocoon
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Jun 18, 2007

Titan Cocoon

Sunlight scatters through Titan atmosphere, illuminating high hazes and bathing the entire moon in a soft glow

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NASA image: Light on the Dark Side
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Jun 28, 2010

Light on the Dark Side

Sunlight scattering through the periphery of Titan atmosphere reaches NASA Cassini as the spacecraft camera is...

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NASA image: Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009
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Jun 30, 2009

Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009

This image represents the total precipitable water vapor for May 2009 as observed by JPL Atmospheric Infrared...

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NASA image: Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation

This animation illustrates the path the Stardust return capsule will follow once it enters Earth atmosphere.

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NASA image: Coffee and Cream Clouds
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Sep 15, 2010

Coffee and Cream Clouds

Clouds in Saturn atmosphere create an intricate pattern reminiscent of whipped cream swirling in coffee in this...

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NASA image: Typhoon Saomai as seen by AIRS
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Aug 10, 2006

Typhoon Saomai as seen by AIRS

This is an infrared image of Typhoon Saomai from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite on...

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NASA image: AIRS Detection of Dust: Global Map for July 2003
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Jul 24, 2007

AIRS Detection of Dust: Global Map for July 2003

Detection of dust: global map for July 2003 from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite.

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NASA image: Carbon Monoxide from the Australian Fires of Feb 2009 as seen by AIRS
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Feb 19, 2009

Carbon Monoxide from the Australian Fires of Feb 2009 as seen by AIRS

Carbon monoxide from the Australian fires of February, 2009, as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on...

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NASA image: Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009
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Jun 30, 2009

Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009

This image represents the total precipitable water vapor for May, 2009 as observed by JPL Atmospheric Infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Aerobraking Artist Concept
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Dec 10, 2003

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Aerobraking Artist Concept

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter dips into the thin martian atmosphere to adjust its orbit in this artist concept...

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NASA image: AIRS-Retrieved Global Tropospheric Methane for August 2005
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Jul 24, 2007

AIRS-Retrieved Global Tropospheric Methane for August 2005

Global tropospheric methane for August 2005 retrieved from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite.

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NASA image: Scenic Shock
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Nov 17, 2011

Scenic Shock

Saturn northern storm marches through the planet atmosphere in the top right of this false-color mosaic from NASA...

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NASA image: Strange Shape
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Apr 7, 2006

Strange Shape

This atmospheric close-up shows a bright, somewhat distorted feature in Saturn southern hemisphere

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NASA image: AIRS Collects Data and Creates a Temperature Profile
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Sep 17, 2008

AIRS Collects Data and Creates a Temperature Profile

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua satellite collects data and creates a temperature profile,...

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NASA image: LaRC Folks Working
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Nov 14, 2024

LaRC Folks Working

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

LRC
NASA image: Bright to Dark
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Jun 8, 2007

Bright to Dark

This Cassini spacecraft view shows the interesting north-south asymmetry in Titan atmosphere, which is thought to be...

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NASA image: Methane Saturn
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Feb 1, 2016

Methane Saturn

The soft, bright-and-dark bands displayed by Saturn in this view from NASA Cassini spacecraft are the signature of...

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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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