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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 Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: 2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation
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Nov 13, 2017

2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

Tracking the aerosols carried on the winds let scientists see the currents in our atmosphere. This visualization...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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May 11, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-07725 (11 May 2007) --- Marsh Island, Louisiana is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 15...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Spots Hurricane Hermine Approaching Florida
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Sep 1, 2016

NASA MISR Spots Hurricane Hermine Approaching Florida

On the afternoon of Sept. 1, 2016, Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached...

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NASA image: New NASA Infrared Image of Irma Shows an Angry Eye
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Sep 5, 2017

New NASA Infrared Image of Irma Shows an Angry Eye

Hurricane Irma is the strongest hurricane ever recorded outside the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. These two...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Oct 28, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-005660 (28 Oct. 2008) --- The Great Divide of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 1963

Around Marshall

NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, located in eastern New Orleans, Louisiana, is an 832 acre site that is a...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Mar 1, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-15767 (1 March 2007) --- Guanaja Island, Honduras is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Houston, Texas
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Houston, Texas

This image of Houston, Texas, shows the amount of detail that is possible to obtain using spaceborne radar imaging....

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Instrument Captures Hurricane Helene
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Sep 27, 2024

NASA's AIRS Instrument Captures Hurricane Helene

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) captured an infrared image of Hurricane Helene on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024,...

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NASA image: Hurricane Ida Before Landfall
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Aug 31, 2021

Hurricane Ida Before Landfall

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), aboard the Aqua satellite, caught views of Hurricane Ida as the high-end...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Feb 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-078463 (28 Feb. 2010) ---The Houston metropolitan area at night is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Post-Patricia Moisture, Winds Stalking the Mid-Atlantic
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Post-Patricia Moisture, Winds Stalking the Mid-Atlantic

The remnant moisture from what was once Hurricane Patricia and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico were being...

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NASA image: Long, Strong Eastern U.S. Cold Front Brings Changes
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Dec 8, 2017

Long, Strong Eastern U.S. Cold Front Brings Changes

A long, strong, cold front draped over the eastern U.S. is marking a stark change from record-warmth to very cold...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 6, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-037978 (6 Sept. 2011) --- Wildfire smoke plumes in Texas are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Major Winter Storm Ready to Wallop Mid-Atlantic
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Major Winter Storm Ready to Wallop Mid-Atlantic

A major winter storm is poised to wallop the Mid-Atlantic and bring large amounts of snow to cities including...

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NASA image: Satellite Picture Shows the Snow-covered U.S. Deep Freeze
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Picture Shows the Snow-covered U.S. Deep Freeze

NOAA's GOES-East satellite provided a look at the frigid eastern two-thirds of the U.S. on Jan. 7, 2015, that shows...

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Dec 8, 2017

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NASA Sees Severe Weather from Central to Eastern US A vigorous weather system has generated severe weather over the...

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NASA image: Strong Extratropical Cyclone Over the US Midwest
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Dec 8, 2017

Strong Extratropical Cyclone Over the US Midwest

NASA image acquired October 26, 2010 The storm that swept across the center of the United States on October 26 and...

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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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