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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: Eyeing the Sky Water Vapor
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Jul 14, 2008

Eyeing the Sky Water Vapor

Eyeing the Sky Water Vapor

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NASA image: Mars Water: Valley Networks
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Dec 10, 1998

Mars Water: Valley Networks

Mars Water: Valley Networks

JPL
NASA image: Mars - Water Ice Clouds
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Nov 10, 1997

Mars - Water Ice Clouds

Mars - Water Ice Clouds

JPL
NASA image: Water Ice and Methane Springs
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Jan 21, 2005

Water Ice and Methane Springs

Water Ice and Methane Springs

JPL
NASA image: Water Around a Fresh Crater
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Sep 24, 2009

Water Around a Fresh Crater

Water Around a Fresh Crater

JPL
NASA image: Waters in 3-D!
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Oct 17, 2014

Waters in 3-D!

Waters in 3-D!

JPL
NASA image: They Call Me Muddy Waters
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Jan 2, 2013

They Call Me Muddy Waters

They Call Me Muddy Waters

JPL
NASA image: SOFIA Discovers Water on a Sunlit Surface of the Moon
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Oct 26, 2020

SOFIA Discovers Water on a Sunlit Surface of the Moon

Scientists using NASA’s telescope on an airplane, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, discovered...

ARC
NASA image: Evaporation and Transpiration
Video
Mar 8, 2012

Evaporation and Transpiration

Much of the water that soaks into the soil from irrigation or rain ultimately returns the the atmosphere as water...

GSFC
NASA image: EDV Water Container
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Dec 26, 2012

EDV Water Container

View of EDV water container, in the Node 1. Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

JSC
NASA image: ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, SCOTT - WATER EGRESS TEST - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7
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Jan 1, 1962

ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, SCOTT - WATER EGRESS TEST - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7

S62-02852 (1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, goes through...

JSC
NASA image: Water & Energy Cycles
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Apr 14, 2015

Water & Energy Cycles

This poster highlights NASA JPL missions that provide important inputs to research on global and regional water...

JPL
NASA image: Distribution of Water in Jupiter Stratosphere
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Apr 23, 2013

Distribution of Water in Jupiter Stratosphere

This map shows the distribution of water in the stratosphere of Jupiter as measured with the Herschel space...

JPL
NASA image: Water Abundances Change with Time of Day
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Sep 24, 2009

Water Abundances Change with Time of Day

Water Abundances Change with Time of Day

JPL
NASA image: Windows to Meridiani Water-Soaked Past
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Mar 5, 2004

Windows to Meridiani Water-Soaked Past

Windows to Meridiani Water-Soaked Past

JPL
NASA image: North Polar Water Ice by Weight
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Dec 8, 2003

North Polar Water Ice by Weight

North Polar Water Ice by Weight

JPL
NASA image: Gullies with Characteristics of Water-Carved Channels
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Sep 20, 2007

Gullies with Characteristics of Water-Carved Channels

Gullies with Characteristics of Water-Carved Channels

JPL
NASA image: Nanedi Vallis: Sustained Water FLow?
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Feb 12, 1998

Nanedi Vallis: Sustained Water FLow?

Nanedi Vallis: Sustained Water FLow?

JPL
NASA image: Water-Signature Mineral Found by Spirit
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Dec 13, 2004

Water-Signature Mineral Found by Spirit

Water-Signature Mineral Found by Spirit

JPL
NASA image: Water Flow Evidence in Kasei Vallis
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Apr 29, 2005

Water Flow Evidence in Kasei Vallis

Water Flow Evidence in Kasei Vallis

JPL
NASA image: Water Vapor & Particles Over Enceladus
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Aug 30, 2005

Water Vapor & Particles Over Enceladus

Water Vapor & Particles Over Enceladus

JPL
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)...

JPL
NASA image: STS-34 onboard view of iodine comparator assembly used to check water quality
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 onboard view of iodine comparator assembly used to check water quality

STS034-10-014 (18-23 Oct. 1989) --- An onboard 35mm camera provides a closeup view of an STS-34 beverage container...

JSC
NASA image: Using Earth to Understand How Water May Have Affected Volcanoes on Mars
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Jun 8, 2018

Using Earth to Understand How Water May Have Affected Volcanoes on Mars

This scientific data visualization shows the evolution of the newly-erupted island in the Kingdom of Tonga. Results...

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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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