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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: Tohoku Tsunami Debris, Japan
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Jun 14, 2011

Tohoku Tsunami Debris, Japan

The Mar. 11, 2011, Tohoku, Japan earthquake and tsunami devastated a large extent of the northeastern Japan coast,...

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NASA image: Geiyo Archipelago, Japan
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Mar 23, 2022

Geiyo Archipelago, Japan

Japan's Geiyo Archipelago, in the Seito Inland Sea, was once home to pirates. From the 9th to the 16th centuries,...

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NASA image: Okata, Japan
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Oct 31, 2019

Okata, Japan

Okata is a small village of about 3,000 residents in northwest Japan. It is known internationally for its Solar-car...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A jogger runs past a sign welcoming NASA and other visitors to Minamitane Town on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, The Honorable Hayashi Yoshimasa delivers remarks after he and U.S. Secretary...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken delivers remarks before he and Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hayashi...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, delivers remarks after U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Minister...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shows Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio, a model of the...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio delivers remarks before U.S. Secretary of State, Antony...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shows Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio, a model of the Space...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A sign guides travelers to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC),...

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NASA image: Okinawa, Japan
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Aug 11, 1991

Okinawa, Japan

The southern half of the island of Okinawa, Japan (26.5N, 128.0E) can be seen in this nearly cloud free view....

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Minamitane elementary school girls pose for a photo in front of a sign featuring the town's mascot "Chuta-kun",...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Yagi off Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Yagi off Japan

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Tropical Storm Yagi spun in the North Pacific Ocean just south of Japan. The Moderate...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, center, greet Prime Minister of...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, center, greet Prime Minister of...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, second from right, and U.S. Ambassador...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Space themed signs are seen along the roads to and from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima...

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NASA image: Floating airport at Osaka, Honshu, Japan
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Apr 14, 1994

Floating airport at Osaka, Honshu, Japan

STS059-305-021 (9-20 April 1994) --- The floating airport at Osaka, Honshu, Japan. Nikon photograph, 300mm lens.

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks before U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Japan’s Minister...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, greets Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Hoshide Akihiko,...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, poses for a photo with U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, before the...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, greets U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, before the signing of an...

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NASA image: Typhoon Neoguri Approaching Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Neoguri Approaching Japan

NASA's Terra satellite captured this visible image on July 9 at 02:30 UTC (July 8 at 10:30 p.m. EDT) as Typhoon...

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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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