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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.

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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: SWOT Project Manager Parag Vaze
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May 6, 2021

SWOT Project Manager Parag Vaze

The new international satellite mission called Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) — slated for launch in late...

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NASA image: SWOT in Orbit (Illustration)
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Dec 12, 2022

SWOT in Orbit (Illustration)

The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite is shown in orbit over Earth in this...

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NASA image: SWOT Above Earth (Illustration)
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Above Earth (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a mission led by NASA and the...

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NASA image: SWOT Captures Planet-Rumbling Greenland Tsunami
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Oct 31, 2024

SWOT Captures Planet-Rumbling Greenland Tsunami

A visualization based on data from the international SWOT satellite mission shows the unique contours of a tsunami...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Arrival
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Oct 16, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Arrival

The SWOT spacecraft arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: SWOT Science Payload
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Jun 30, 2021

SWOT Science Payload

Part of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite's science instrument payload sits in a clean room at...

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NASA image: SWOT KaRIn Antenna Test
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Dec 12, 2022

SWOT KaRIn Antenna Test

Members of the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission test one of the antennas for the...

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NASA image: Loading SWOT Into C-17 Aircraft
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Jun 30, 2021

Loading SWOT Into C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane is used to...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the Surface Water...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane lowers the...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane lifts the Surface Water and Ocean...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lower the Surface Water...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician helps secure the Surface Water...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane lowers the...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the Surface Water...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite's Land 'First Light'
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Mar 24, 2023

SWOT Satellite's Land 'First Light'

This visualization shows water features on New York's Long Island – shown as bright pink splotches nestled within...

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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: SpaceX SWOT GSE Arrival
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Oct 13, 2022

SpaceX SWOT GSE Arrival

The ground service equipment (GSE) for the SWOT mission has arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: SWOT Secured for Transport in C-17 Aircraft
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Secured for Transport in C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

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NASA image: SWOT Headed to France on C-17 Aircraft
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Headed to France on C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite's Sea Level 'First Light'
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Mar 24, 2023

SWOT Satellite's Sea Level 'First Light'

This visualization shows sea surface height measurements in the Gulf Stream off the coast of North Carolina and...

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NASA image: SpaceX SWOT GSE Arrival
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Oct 13, 2022

SpaceX SWOT GSE Arrival

The ground service equipment for the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite arrives at Vandenberg Space...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Arrival
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Oct 16, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Arrival

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct....

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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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