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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: Hurricane Ida, August 27, 2021
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Oct 7, 2021

Hurricane Ida, August 27, 2021

On August 27, 2021 Ida crossed over Cuba as a Category 1 Storm. 48 hours later the storm intensified to a Category 4...

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NASA image: jsc2020m000226_Tropical_Storm_ Laura_Gulf_Fly-over_200824-MP4
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Aug 24, 2020

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External cameras on the International Space Station captured views of Tropical Storm Laura from approximately 250...

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NASA image: NASA Has Eyes On The Atlantic Hurricane Season
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Jun 3, 2019

NASA Has Eyes On The Atlantic Hurricane Season

NASA has a unique and important view of hurricanes around the planet. Satellites and aircraft watch as storms form,...

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NASA image: Jason Tracks Powerful Tropical Cyclone Gonu High Winds, Waves
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Jun 8, 2007

Jason Tracks Powerful Tropical Cyclone Gonu High Winds, Waves

This pair of images from the radar altimeter instrument on NASA U.S./France Jason mission reveals information on...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Sees Cloud Heights at Top of Hurricane Irene
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Aug 27, 2011

NASA MISR Sees Cloud Heights at Top of Hurricane Irene

NASA Terra spacecraft passed over Hurricane Irene while it was just north of the Bahamas on Aug. 25, 2011. At the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2014

Earth Observation

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

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Sep 14, 2018

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iss056e162821 (Sept. 14, 2018) --- Hurricane Florence is pictured from the International Space Station as a category...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1888
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment is moved to a secure location in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1889
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker secures tanks in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Jeanne, expected to...

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NASA image: iss056e162811
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Sep 14, 2018

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iss056e162811 (Sept. 14, 2018) --- Hurricane Florence is pictured from the International Space Station as a category...

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Sep 14, 2018

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iss056e162819 (Sept. 14, 2018) --- Hurricane Florence is pictured from the International Space Station as a category...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Debbie
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Mar 27, 2017

Tropical Storm Debbie

iss050e060444 (03/27/2017) --- Tropical Cyclone Debbie as photographed by crewmembers aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Hurricane Lili Heads for Louisiana Landfall
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Oct 9, 2002

Hurricane Lili Heads for Louisiana Landfall

This anaglyph from the MISR instrument aboard NASA Terra spacecraft shows Hurricane Lili headed for Louisiana on...

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NASA image: Hurricane Michael as seen by SMAP
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Oct 10, 2018

Hurricane Michael as seen by SMAP

On Oct. 9, 2018 at about 4:30pm EDT, the NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Radiometer got one more snap shot...

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Oct 10, 2018

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Hurricane Michael was captured from the International Space Station on Oct. 10 after the storm made landfall as a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 4, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-012562 (4 Aug. 2008) --- Tropical Storm Edouard, as photographed from the International Space Station by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-69720 (27 August 2006) --- This vertical view of Hurricane Ernesto was taken by the crew of the...

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NASA image: iss057e023131
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Oct 10, 2018

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Hurricane Michael was captured from the International Space Station on Oct. 10 after the storm made landfall as a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1896
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Plywood covers the lower windows of the Processing Control Center in the Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 27, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-034008 (27 Aug. 2011) --- Some seven hours after Hurricane Irene?s initial landfall at Cape Hatteras, NC,...

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Sep 16, 2004

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ISS009-E-23121 (16 September 2004) --- Hurricane Ivan moves inland as photographed by astronaut Edward M. (Mike)...

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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker covers large pieces of equipment in the Processing Control Center in the...

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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for Hurricane Jeanne, a worker places sandbags against the doors of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-69723 (27 August 2006) --- This vertical view of Hurricane Ernesto was taken by the crew 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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