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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: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Family members of Dr. Michael Freilich, for whom the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is named, gather at...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Family members of Dr. Michael Freilich, for whom the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is named, gather at...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Family members of Dr. Michael Freilich, for whom the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is named, gather at...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Family members of Dr. Michael Freilich, for whom the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is named, gather at...

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NASA image: PACE-Mission-Build-Timelapse
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Feb 8, 2024

PACE-Mission-Build-Timelapse

Time Lapse Video of the build and launch of the PACE Spacecraft shot between February 2022 and February 2024.

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)
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Oct 14, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)

Highlights from the Oct. 14, 2024, launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will travel 1.8 billion miles...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Tahani Amer, NASA Program Executive for the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Tahani Amer, NASA Program Executive for the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Tahani Amer oversees several Earth science missions for NASA, including the international Surface Water and Ocean...

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NASA image: International SWOT Earth Science Mission Media Reel
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Sep 2, 2022

International SWOT Earth Science Mission Media Reel

B-roll, animations, and soundbites for media and public use. The U.S.-European Surface Water and Ocean Topography...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Testing Europa Clipper’s Magnetometer
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Aug 9, 2023

Spacecraft Makers: Testing Europa Clipper’s Magnetometer

Join team members from NASA’s Europa Clipper mission in a clean room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to learn...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Cedric David, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Cedric David, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Cedric David is part of the science team behind the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT)...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Marc Simard, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Marc Simard, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Marc Simard is part of the science team behind the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission,...

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NASA image: Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich Media Reel
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Oct 15, 2020

Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich Media Reel

B-roll for media. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is an Earth-observing satellite that will collect data on sea...

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NASA image: Salt of the Earth
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Oct 12, 2009

Salt of the Earth

Salinity plays a major role in how ocean waters circulate around the globe. Salinity changes can create ocean...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Spacecraft Animations
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Sep 30, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Spacecraft Animations

Animations for media and public use. These animations show the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite orbiting Earth...

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NASA image: Why Does NASA Want to Explore Jupiter’s Ocean Moon? (Europa Clipper Science Overview)
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May 15, 2024

Why Does NASA Want to Explore Jupiter’s Ocean Moon? (Europa Clipper Science Overview)

Everywhere there’s water on Earth, there’s life. Does that hold true elsewhere in our solar system? NASA’s Europa...

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NASA image: Two Research Vessels Leave for the Twilight Zone
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Aug 8, 2018

Two Research Vessels Leave for the Twilight Zone

A project jointly funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation is heading west from Seattle, straight for the...

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NASA image: jsc2020e026629
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Sep 30, 2019

jsc2020e026629

jsc2020e026629 (9/30/2019) --- Preflight imagery of the UGA-SPOC-Spectral Ocean Color Satellite before leaving the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 25, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e020123 (03/25/2016) --- A golden reflection of the rising sun on the Earths oceans greets the crew of...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing: NASA Unveils New Elements of Climate Research
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing: NASA Unveils New Elements of Climate Research

Earth Day Media Briefing NASA Unveils New Elements of Climate Research In anticipation of Earth Day, NASA invited...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony
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Jan 28, 2020

Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) assistant administrator for Satellite and Information...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Artist's Concept
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Aug 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Artist's Concept

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter. Scientists believe Jupiter's...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a briefing in advance of Earth Day to share updates on NASA’s climate...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing

Faith McKie, acting NASA Press Secretary, left, asks a question a briefing in advance of Earth Day to share updates...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a briefing in advance of Earth Day to share updates on NASA’s climate...

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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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