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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.

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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: 2013 Yosemite Fire Assessed by NASA Satellite Data
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Sep 2, 2014

2013 Yosemite Fire Assessed by NASA Satellite Data

In this image from NASA Aqua satellite, the red areas seen by the MODIS instrument revealed that live fuel moisture...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Instrument Captures Ash Cloud from Icelandic Volcano
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Apr 15, 2010

NASA AIRS Instrument Captures Ash Cloud from Icelandic Volcano

NASA Aqua satellite flew over the volcano on April 15, capturing this image of the ash plume. The image shows the...

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NASA image: Water Vapor Transport, June through November  2005 Movie
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Nov 18, 2008

Water Vapor Transport, June through November 2005 Movie

This visualization from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite shows variations in the three...

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NASA image: AIRS Global Distribution of Mid-Tropospheric Carbon Dioxide at 8-13 km Altitudes
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Sep 22, 2008

AIRS Global Distribution of Mid-Tropospheric Carbon Dioxide at 8-13 km Altitudes

AIRS global distribution of mid-tropospheric carbon dioxide at 8-13 km altitudes between July 2003 and 2007, from...

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NASA image: Monster Cyclone Yasi Eyes Australia in NASA Image
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Feb 2, 2011

Monster Cyclone Yasi Eyes Australia in NASA Image

Shown here is the latest infrared image of Yasi from NASA Aqua satellite, taken on Feb. 1, 2011. A distinct eye is...

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NASA image: Concentration of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide from Earth Mid-Troposphere, 2002 to 2013
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May 22, 2013

Concentration of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide from Earth Mid-Troposphere, 2002 to 2013

This graph made with data from the AIRS instrument on NASA Aqua satellite shows the concentration of carbon dioxide...

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NASA image: AIRS First Light Data: Eastern Mediterranean, June 14, 2002
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Jun 14, 2002

AIRS First Light Data: Eastern Mediterranean, June 14, 2002

These four images of the Mediterranean were obtained concurrently on June 14, 2002 from the three instruments that...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Sees Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Iceland Grímsvötn Volcano
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May 28, 2011

NASA AIRS Sees Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Iceland Grímsvötn Volcano

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite sees sulfur dioxide plume from Iceland Grímsvötn...

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NASA image: Hurricane Amanda
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May 29, 2014

Hurricane Amanda

Amanda, the first named storm of the 2014 hurricane season in the Americas, is seen off the west coast of Mexico in...

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NASA image: Hurricane Felix
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Sep 3, 2007

Hurricane Felix

These infrared and microwave images were created with data retrieved by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on...

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NASA image: Ozone Hole Formation Over South Pole Observed by NASA AIRS
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May 11, 2016

Ozone Hole Formation Over South Pole Observed by NASA AIRS

Visualization of the formation and evolution of the Antarctic Vortex ozone hole over the South Pole from Sept. 1 to...

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NASA image: Average Tropical Relative Humidity from AIRS, Dec-Feb 2002-2005
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Jan 19, 2007

Average Tropical Relative Humidity from AIRS, Dec-Feb 2002-2005

The average tropospheric relative humidity from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua satellite...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Spots Severe Weather Outbreak in South
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Satellite Spots Severe Weather Outbreak in South

NASA Aqua spacecraft passed over central and southern United States on April 27-29, 2014 capturing this false-color...

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NASA image: Supertyphoon Pongsona
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Dec 19, 2002

Supertyphoon Pongsona

This image was made from data acquired by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounding System AIRS instrument suite aboard NASA...

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NASA image: AIRS First Light Data: Northern Europe, July 20, 2002
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Jul 13, 2002

AIRS First Light Data: Northern Europe, July 20, 2002

These images, taken over northern Europe on July 20, 2002, depict a few of the different views of Earth and its...

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NASA image: AIRS Retrieved Temperature Isotherms over Southern Europe
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Sep 8, 2002

AIRS Retrieved Temperature Isotherms over Southern Europe

AIRS Retrieved Temperature Isotherms over Southern Europe viewed from the west, September 8, 2002. The isotherms in...

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NASA image: Rates of Basal Melt of Antarctic Ice Shelves
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Jun 13, 2013

Rates of Basal Melt of Antarctic Ice Shelves

Rates of basal melt of Antarctic ice shelves melting of the shelves from underneath overlaid on a 2009 mosaic of...

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NASA image: Super Typhoon Haiyan
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Nov 8, 2013

Super Typhoon Haiyan

Satellite images obtained from NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS instrument aboard NASA Aqua spacecraft provide...

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NASA image: Satellites See Double Jeopardy for Socal Fire Season
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May 13, 2013

Satellites See Double Jeopardy for Socal Fire Season

Extensive and persistent rains between Jan. 24 and Jan. 27, 2013, significantly increased soil moisture and enhanced...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Tracks Texas-Bound Tropical Storm Don
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Jul 29, 2011

NASA Satellite Tracks Texas-Bound Tropical Storm Don

NASA Aqua spacecraft passed over Tropical Storm Don at 8:17 UTC 1:17 a.m. EDT on July 29, 2011. Texas is...

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NASA image: NASA Image Shows a Slightly Stronger Emily
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Aug 2, 2011

NASA Image Shows a Slightly Stronger Emily

NASA Aqua spacecraft continues to track the gradual organization of Tropical Storm Emily, as seen in this image...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Instrument Sees Spread of Pollution from Western Wildfires
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Aug 27, 2013

NASA AIRS Instrument Sees Spread of Pollution from Western Wildfires

This frame from a movie was produced with data from NASA Aqua spacecraft showing the spread of carbon monoxide...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Detects Extent of Pakistan Flooding
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Aug 19, 2010

NASA AIRS Detects Extent of Pakistan Flooding

This image from NASA Aqua spacecraft shows how surface emissivity -- how efficiently Earth surface radiates heat --...

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NASA image: NASA Image Captures Emily Trek Toward Hispaniola
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Aug 3, 2011

NASA Image Captures Emily Trek Toward Hispaniola

Tropical Storm Emily continues its march toward Hispaniola, which it is expected to reach later on Aug. 3. NASA Aqua...

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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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