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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: NASA/SpaceX SWOT Isolated Launch and Landing Views
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Dec 16, 2022

NASA/SpaceX SWOT Isolated Launch and Landing Views

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) is launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on...

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NASA image: SWOT Solar Panels Deploy at Thales Alenia Space Facility in France
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May 11, 2022

SWOT Solar Panels Deploy at Thales Alenia Space Facility in France

The solar panels on the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite unfold as part of a test in January 2022...

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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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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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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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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: 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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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Julianna Scheiman, civil satellite missions director, SpaceX, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Katherine Calvin, chief scientist and senior climate advisor, NASA, participates in a science briefing held by NASA...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Selma Cherchali, Earth observation program head, CNES, participates in a science briefing held by NASA and the...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Tim Dunn, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Capt. Max Rush, launch weather officer, U.S. Air Force, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications, moderates a prelaunch news conference held by NASA, SpaceX, and the French space...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Karen St. Germain, Earth Science Division director, NASA, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Benjamin Hamlington, research scientist, Sea Level and Ice Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a...

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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: NASA Science Live: Rising Seas [Episode 24]
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Nov 17, 2020

NASA Science Live: Rising Seas [Episode 24]

Sea levels across the globe are rising as a result of a changing climate — and the rate at which they are rising is...

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NASA image: SWOT Rollout
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Rollout

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard is seen as it rolls...

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NASA image: SWOT Launch
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Dec 16, 2022

SWOT Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard, Friday,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard is seen as...

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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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