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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: MODIS Satellite See Double Jeopardy for Socal Fire Season
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May 13, 2013

MODIS Satellite See Double Jeopardy for Socal Fire Season

The quick dry-out of vegetation in Southern California this year is depicted in this pair of images from the...

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NASA image: Sulfur Dioxide in Iceland Eyjafjallajökull Volcanic Cloud as seen by AIRS
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May 17, 2010

Sulfur Dioxide in Iceland Eyjafjallajökull Volcanic Cloud as seen by AIRS

Images made with data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder on NASA Aqua satellite, show sulfur dioxide released...

JPL
NASA image: Hurricane Isabel Isotherms
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Aug 13, 2008

Hurricane Isabel Isotherms

Hurricane Isabel isotherms as the storm moved across the Atlantic Ocean in September, 2003, from the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Australia Red Dawn
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Sep 24, 2009

Australia Red Dawn

A major dust storm moved across the eastern and northeastern regions of Australia on Sept. 23, 2009, out towards the...

JPL
NASA image: Typhoon Sepat
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Aug 18, 2007

Typhoon Sepat

Visible image of Typhoon Sepat, western Pacific Ocean, southeast coast of China, August, 2007, from the Atmospheric...

JPL
NASA image: Visualization of Fires in Greece as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
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Sep 11, 2007

Visualization of Fires in Greece as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder

A series of fires across Greece in August of 2007 burned 469,000 acres, visualized here by the Atmospheric Infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Flooding Resulting From Hurricane Isidore, <br >Comparing Data from   September 12 and 28, 2002
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Oct 2, 2002

Flooding Resulting From Hurricane Isidore, <br >Comparing Data from September 12 and 28, 2002

Tropical Storm Isidore was born in mid-September, 2000 north of Venezuela. This images is from Atmospheric Infrared...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna Eruption
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Nov 13, 2002

Mt. Etna Eruption

Mt. Etna, a volcano on the island of Sicily, erupted on October 26, 2002, as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared...

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NASA image: AIRS First Light Data: Typhoon Ramasun, July 3, 2002
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Jul 3, 2002

AIRS First Light Data: Typhoon Ramasun, July 3, 2002

These four images of Tropical Cyclone Ramasun were obtained July 3, 2002 by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder...

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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: A Slow-moving Isaac Brings Flooding to Gulf States
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Aug 30, 2012

A Slow-moving Isaac Brings Flooding to Gulf States

Strong tropical storm Isaac continues to create havoc across the Gulf Coast, from eastern Texas to Florida. This...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Satellite Tracks Severity of African Drought
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Jul 28, 2011

NASA Satellite Tracks Severity of African Drought

Surface relative humidity anomalies in percent, during July 2011 compared to the average surface relative humidity...

JPL
NASA image: Tropical Cyclone Yasi Spins Through Australia Interior
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Feb 4, 2011

Tropical Cyclone Yasi Spins Through Australia Interior

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS instrument onboard NASA Aqua spacecraft captured this infrared image of...

JPL
NASA image: Swirls of Smoke and Dust Blow Out to Sea
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Oct 23, 2007

Swirls of Smoke and Dust Blow Out to Sea

Smoke from multiple wildfires burning in Southern California in October, 2007, can be seen in this false-color image...

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NASA image: AIRS Map of Carbon Monoxide Draped on Globe: Time Series from 8/1/2005 to   9/30/2005
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Jul 24, 2007

AIRS Map of Carbon Monoxide Draped on Globe: Time Series from 8/1/2005 to 9/30/2005

Map of carbon monoxide draped on globe: time Series from 8/1/2005 to 9/30/2005 from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder...

JPL
NASA image: NASA AIRS Movies Show Evolution of U.S. 2011 Heat Wave
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Jul 26, 2011

NASA AIRS Movies Show Evolution of U.S. 2011 Heat Wave

NASA Aqua spacecraft has illustrated surface air and skin temperature for the period from July 16-24, showing...

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NASA image: Carbon Dioxide in Earth Mid-Troposphere, April 2013 Monthly Average
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May 22, 2013

Carbon Dioxide in Earth Mid-Troposphere, April 2013 Monthly Average

This map created with data from the AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite shows the concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Satellite Shows a Mean Irene Fury
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Aug 28, 2011

NASA Satellite Shows a Mean Irene Fury

This infrared image of Hurricane Irene from the AIRS instrument on NASA Aqua spacecraft, was taken at 2:47 a.m. EDT...

JPL
NASA image: Tropical Storm Erin
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Aug 15, 2007

Tropical Storm Erin

Visible image of Tropical Storm Erin, the Atlantic Ocean 210 miles south of Galveston, Texas, August, 2007, from the...

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NASA image: Zonally Averaged Carbon Dioxide Concentration from Earth Mid-Troposphere at Different Latitudes, 2002 to 2013
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May 22, 2013

Zonally Averaged Carbon Dioxide Concentration from Earth Mid-Troposphere at Different Latitudes, 2002 to 2013

This plot shows the concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth mid-troposphere at various latitudes as measured by...

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NASA image: Mean Clear Air Precipitable Water, 500mb to TOA from AIRS data
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Mar 17, 2008

Mean Clear Air Precipitable Water, 500mb to TOA from AIRS data

Water vapor is the dominant greenhouse gas in our atmosphere. Mean clear air precipitable water, 500mb to top of...

JPL
NASA image: Hurricane Sandy Moving Northwest
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Oct 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Moving Northwest

Early Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, Hurricane Sandy continued inland, moving to the northwest over Pennsylvania. Swaths of...

JPL
NASA image: NASA AIRS Instrument Images April 16, 2011 Severe Storm/Tornado Outbreak
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Apr 18, 2011

NASA AIRS Instrument Images April 16, 2011 Severe Storm/Tornado Outbreak

NASA Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of the storms on April 16, 2011 showing very cold, high cloud tops of...

JPL
NASA image: Concentration and Transport of Carbon Monoxide from the California Wildfires
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Sep 4, 2009

Concentration and Transport of Carbon Monoxide from the California Wildfires

Carbon monoxide in the smoke from the Station fire was lofted high into the atmosphere, where it was observed by JPL...

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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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