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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: Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission
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Aug 12, 2016

Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission

STS083-712-068 (4-8 April 1997)--- This is a thunderstorm cell that towers above the surrounding cloud deck and is...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jun 10, 1996

Earth Science

Marshall researchers conduct extensive analysis of weather patterns by using remote sensing on lightning and...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Shallow Flashes
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Dec 11, 2020

Jupiter's Shallow Flashes

This image is the first observation of "shallow lightning" flashes — signatures of high-altitude Jovian...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 8, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Top view of STS-117 rollback in the VAB
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Mar 4, 2007

Top view of STS-117 rollback in the VAB

Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher platform, rolls back to high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 8, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-14547 (8 September 2003) --- This view featuring thunderstorms over the east coast of the United States was...

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NASA image: GOES-13 Satellite Sees a "Giant Apostrophe" from Strong Eastern U.S. Low Pressure
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Dec 8, 2017

GOES-13 Satellite Sees a "Giant Apostrophe" from Strong Eastern U.S. Low Pressure

NASA image captured April 12, 2011 at 1731 UTC (1:31 p.m. EDT) A giant swirl of clouds that form an apostrophe-like...

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NASA image: Thunderheads on Jupiter
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Sep 8, 1997

Thunderheads on Jupiter

Scientists have spotted what appear to be thunderheads on Jupiter bright white cumulus clouds similar to those that...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Oct 6, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-047807 (6 Oct. 2009) --- Thunderstorms on the Brazilian horizon are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Hurricane Isabel
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Sep 18, 2003

Hurricane Isabel

This false-color image shows Hurricane Isabel viewed by the AIRS and AMSU-A instruments at 1:30 EDT in the morning...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 1, 2001

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1383
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on Launch Pad 39B after the countdown was halted for...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 22, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-07878 (22 June 2003) --- This image, photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4566
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Sep 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

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NASA image: iss042e237320
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Feb 9, 2015

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ISS042E237320 (02/09/2015) ---A weather observation image taken from the International Space Station tweeted out to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4565
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Sep 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4567
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Sep 7, 2010

KSC-2010-4567

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

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NASA image: RMS arm extended over Earth view
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Aug 2, 2005

RMS arm extended over Earth view

ISS011-E-11414 (2 August 2005) --- A line of thunderstorms form the backdrop for this view of the extended Space...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Observing Lightning from the International Space Station
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Mar 23, 2021

NASA ScienceCasts: Observing Lightning from the International Space Station

Colorful bursts of energy above thunderstorms called transient luminous events can be observed from the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 29, 1990

Earth Science

Multiple lightning bolts struck the Technology Test Bed, formerly the S-IC Static Test Stand, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Survey views of the Mir Space Station during flyaround
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Aug 24, 2016

Survey views of the Mir Space Station during flyaround

STS091-711-028 (2-12 June 1998) --- Russia's Mir space station and the moon share a 70mm frame exposed by one of the...

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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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