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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: Taking a 3-D Slice of Hurricane Maria's Cloud Structure
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Sep 20, 2017

Taking a 3-D Slice of Hurricane Maria's Cloud Structure

NASA's CloudSat satellite flew over Hurricane Maria on Sept. 17, 2017, at 1:23 p.m. EDT (17:23 UTC) as the storm had...

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NASA image: CloudSat Overflight of Hurricane Bud
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Jul 13, 2006

CloudSat Overflight of Hurricane Bud

The image at the top of figure 1 is from a geostationary imager. The colors relate to the temperature of the clouds....

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NASA image: Hurricane Bill Eye Overpass
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Aug 21, 2009

Hurricane Bill Eye Overpass

NASA satellite CloudSat captured an extraordinary eye overpass of a category 4 Hurricane Bill on August 19, 2009 at...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00130
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May 11, 2006

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NASA Chief Engineer Darren Bedel joins the webcast to explain how the CALIPSO and CloudSat spacecraft will be...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00126
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Apr 28, 2006

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After a successful spacecraft separation, CloudSat joins CALIPSO in orbital formation with three other Earth...

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NASA image: Tropical Cyclone Gonu Viewed by CloudSat
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Jun 7, 2007

Tropical Cyclone Gonu Viewed by CloudSat

The image of Tropical Cyclone Gonu in the upper panel was taken by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00144
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May 11, 2006

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Deborah Vane, CloudSat deputy project manager, and CloudSat Project Manager Tom Livermore host a webcast video...

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NASA image: NASA'S ER-2 #806 lifts off from Edwards Air Force Base on a CALIPS/CloudSat validation instrument checkout flight.
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Jul 13, 2006

NASA'S ER-2 #806 lifts off from Edwards Air Force Base on a CALIPS/CloudSat validation instrument checkout flight.

NASA'S ER-2 #806 lifts off from Edwards Air Force Base on a CALIPS/CloudSat validation instrument checkout flight.

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00134
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May 11, 2006

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CloudSat Principal Investigator Graeme Stephens answers his fourth question of the CALIPSO_CloudSat webcast. CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00146
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May 11, 2006

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CloudSat Principal Investigator Graeme Stephens answers his first question of the CALIPSO_CloudSat webcast. CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00135
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May 11, 2006

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CloudSat Principal Investigator Graeme Stephens answers his fifth question of the CALIPSO_CloudSat webcast. CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00132
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May 11, 2006

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CloudSat Principal Investigator Graeme Stephens answers his second question of the CALIPSO_CloudSat webcast. CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00133
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May 11, 2006

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CloudSat Principal Investigator Graeme Stephens answers his third question of the CALIPSO_CloudSat webcast. CALIPSO...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Looks Hurricane Nichole in the Eye
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Oct 14, 2016

NASA CloudSat Looks Hurricane Nichole in the Eye

NASA's CloudSat satellite completed an eye overpass of Hurricane Nicole on Oct. 12, 2016, at 10:55 a.m. PDT (17:55...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Spots Beginning of Pakistan Floods
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Aug 19, 2010

NASA CloudSat Spots Beginning of Pakistan Floods

In late July 2010, flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains began in several regions of Pakistan. This image from NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00120
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Apr 26, 2006

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Another CloudSat_CALIPSO launch countdown is halted by uncooperative weather at the Vandenberg Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00118
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Apr 26, 2006

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NASA Commentator Bruce Buckingham begins televised coverage of today's planned launch of the CloudSat_CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00125
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Apr 28, 2006

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Cheers erupt from the Mission Director's Center as CALIPSO achieved successful separation. CALIPSO stands for...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00122
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Apr 28, 2006

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Buckingham describes a video of a tower rollback that took place earlier in the week. CALIPSO stands for...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00124
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Apr 28, 2006

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NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale conducts the launch readiness poll. CALIPSO stands for Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and...

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May 11, 2006

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NASA Direct host Tiffany Nail concludes the CALIPSO_CloudSat webcast. CALIPSO stands for Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00127
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Apr 28, 2006

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Buckingham discusses the CALIPSO_CloudSat launch with NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale and concludes today's...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00121
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Apr 28, 2006

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NASA commentator Bruce Buckingham opens the live coverage of the CALIPSO_CloudSat launch from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00129
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May 10, 2006

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Program host Tiffany Nail and Kennedy Space Center Director Jim Kennedy introduce the CALIPSO_CloudSat Webcast....

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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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