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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: Jason-3 Produces First Global Map of Sea Surface Height
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Mar 16, 2016

Jason-3 Produces First Global Map of Sea Surface Height

The U.S./European Jason-3 satellite has produced its first map of sea surface height, which corresponds well to data...

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NASA image: El Niño Continues to Grow
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Dec 12, 2002

El Niño Continues to Grow

The latest image from NASA Jason oceanography satellite, taken during a 10-day collection cycle ending December 2,...

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NASA image: Waves That Feed El Niños
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Oct 29, 2009

Waves That Feed El Niños

Pools of warm water known as Kelvin waves can be seen traveling eastward along the equator black line in this image...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño Rhythm, Dec, 10, 1997
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Dec 19, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño Rhythm, Dec, 10, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S.-French...

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NASA image: Los martes de Marte: Los primeros soles de Perseverance
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Mar 2, 2021

Los martes de Marte: Los primeros soles de Perseverance

Los martes de Marte te ofrece las últimas novedades de la misión Mars 2020 Perseverance de la NASA. En cada episodio...

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NASA image: El Niño: The Weak, Getting Weaker
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Mar 14, 2005

El Niño: The Weak, Getting Weaker

Recent sea-level height data from NASA U.S./France Jason altimetric satellite during a 10-day cycle ending February...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Double
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Dec 8, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Double

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - La Niña Barely Has a Pulse, June 18, 1999
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Aug 23, 1999

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - La Niña Barely Has a Pulse, June 18, 1999

Lingering just a month ago in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the La Niña phenomenon, with its large volume of chilly...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Intense Fires Around The World
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Jul 29, 2016

NASA Sees Intense Fires Around The World

This year’s wildfire season is off to a blazing start. The United States had an early start to the season, with more...

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NASA image: Building a Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean
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Jul 25, 2017

Building a Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean

For decades, NASA researchers have helped refine our understanding of hurricanes and tropical storms. To better...

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NASA image: Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Artist Concept
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Sep 23, 2008

Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Artist Concept

An artist concept of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Earth satellite. The Ocean Surface Topography...

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NASA image: ISS RapidScat Installation
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Sep 29, 2014

ISS RapidScat Installation

iss041e047260 (9/29/2014) --- A view of the removal of the RapidScat Nadir Adapter from the SpaceX-4 Dragon trunk...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - October 3, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - October 3, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - October 23, 1997
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Oct 30, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - October 23, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: El Nino: Pumping Up or Fizzling Out?
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Nov 16, 2004

El Nino: Pumping Up or Fizzling Out?

Recent sea-level height data from NASA U.S./France Jason altimetric satellite during a 10-day cycle ending November...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - June 25, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - June 25, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch- September 20, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch- September 20, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño Warm Water Pool Returns to Near Normal State, Mar, 14, 1998
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Apr 2, 1998

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño Warm Water Pool Returns to Near Normal State, Mar, 14, 1998

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S.-French...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Satellite shows El Niño-related Sea Surface Height, Mar, 14, 1998
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Nov 4, 1998

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Satellite shows El Niño-related Sea Surface Height, Mar, 14, 1998

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S.-French...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño in Retreat, Pacific in Transition, June 14, 1998
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Jul 3, 1998

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño in Retreat, Pacific in Transition, June 14, 1998

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea-surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S.-French...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño Moisture in the Atmosphere, February 22, 1998
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Mar 16, 1998

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño Moisture in the Atmosphere, February 22, 1998

This image shows differences in atmospheric water vapor relative to a normal average year in the Earth upper...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño is Still Lingering in the Pacific May 3, 1998
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Jul 3, 1998

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño is Still Lingering in the Pacific May 3, 1998

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea-surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S.-French...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño Warm Water Pool Decreasing, Jan, 08, 1998
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Nov 4, 1998

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - El Niño Warm Water Pool Decreasing, Jan, 08, 1998

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S.-French...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-95
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Jan 29, 1998

Earth observations during STS-95

STS089-703-056 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- This oblique picture of Argentina and other parts of South America was...

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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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