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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: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Oct 4, 2012

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

ISS033-E-009458 (4 Oct. 2012) --- Several tiny satellites are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Dec 19, 2016

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss050e017076 (12/19/2016) --- A view after Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) Small...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation
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Feb 5, 2015

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation

iss042e222241 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation
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Feb 5, 2015

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation

iss042e222236 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003547 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003633 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Oct 4, 2012

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

ISS033-E-009334 (4 Oct. 2012) --- Several tiny satellites are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003541 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003542 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Oct 4, 2012

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

ISS033-E-009315 (4 Oct. 2012) --- Several tiny satellites are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Argentine Flooding Observed by NASA Satellite
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Jan 7, 2016

Argentine Flooding Observed by NASA Satellite

Since August 2015, heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow and forced tens of thousands from their homes in...

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NASA image: GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started
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Apr 4, 2019

GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started

Clouds are a major component of the Earth’s system that reflect, absorb, and scatter sunlight and infrared emissions...

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NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Rotating
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Oct 5, 2011

LDCM Spacecraft Rotating

Model of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission, rotating.

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NASA image: Microwave Limb Sounder/El Niño Watch - 1997 Research Data Reveal Clues about El Niño Influence
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Jul 3, 1998

Microwave Limb Sounder/El Niño Watch - 1997 Research Data Reveal Clues about El Niño Influence

This image displays wind measurements taken by the satellite-borne NASA Scatterometer NSCAT during the last 10 days...

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NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Beauty Pass 2
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Oct 5, 2011

LDCM Spacecraft Beauty Pass 2

animation of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. The satellite will...

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

KSC-06-S-00126

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

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NASA image: GPM Looks Inside a Snow Storm
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Sep 4, 2014

GPM Looks Inside a Snow Storm

On March 17, 2014 the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission's Core Observatory flew over the East coast's...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00080
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Apr 15, 2005

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Joining the Fleet The latest polar-orbiting satellite in the TIROS-N fleet is set for launch from Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Family Tree
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Nov 10, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Family Tree

The joint U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is the next in a line of Earth-observing satellites that will...

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NASA image: Super Typhoon Haitang
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Jul 18, 2005

Super Typhoon Haitang

Typhoon Haitang is shown here churning steadily towards Taiwan and China. This image shows the storm swirling wind...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Mild La Niña Conditions Developing, November 12, 1999
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Dec 1, 1999

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Mild La Niña Conditions Developing, November 12, 1999

Unusually warm ocean temperatures off Asia and cool waters in the eastern and equatorial Pacific are signaling La...

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NASA image: Satellites Aid Active Fire Response
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Aug 1, 2019

Satellites Aid Active Fire Response

Front-line responders do the heavy lifting when it comes to fighting and managing wildfires, but they’re often...

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NASA image: Landsat—From the Archives
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Jul 23, 2012

Landsat—From the Archives

The Landsat program is the longest continuous global record of Earth observations from space — ever. On July 23,...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-018
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Apr 14, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-018

Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) and P.I. at NASA Ames Research Center

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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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