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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: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

HQ
NASA image: Heard Island
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Nov 14, 1994

Heard Island

As the air blows over the tops of the mountain peaks, seen here in the clear region, the direction of the air flow...

JSC
NASA image: (NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,
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Nov 19, 2012

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II, Fast-MAC Model: The fundamental Aerodynamics...

LRC
NASA image: (NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,
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Nov 19, 2012

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II, Fast-MAC Model: The fundamental Aerodynamics...

LRC
NASA image: jsc2023e054752
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Sep 27, 2023

jsc2023e054752

jsc2023e054752 (9/27/2023) --- Fluorescein angiogram of the microvascular circulation of the mouse retina....

JSC
NASA image: (NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,
Image
Nov 19, 2012

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II, Fast-MAC Model: The fundamental Aerodynamics...

LRC
NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
Image
Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

HQ
NASA image: (NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,
Image
Nov 19, 2012

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II, Fast-MAC Model: The fundamental Aerodynamics...

LRC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

Looking like an alien space ship or a flying saucer the Microwave Lightcraft is an unconventional launch vehicle...

MSFC
NASA image: (NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,
Image
Nov 19, 2012

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II, Fast-MAC Model: The fundamental Aerodynamics...

LRC
NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
Image
Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

HQ
NASA image: iss071e356675
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Jul 16, 2024

iss071e356675

iss071e356675 (July 16, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams investigates using...

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NASA image: Satellite Nighttime Imagery Assists in Flossie Track
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Nighttime Imagery Assists in Flossie Track

The enhanced capabilities of the Suomi NPP satellite's day-night band are really becoming clear, as was seen this...

GSFC
NASA image: Rita Roars Through a Warm Gulf September 22, 2005
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Sep 22, 2005

Rita Roars Through a Warm Gulf September 22, 2005

This sea surface height map of the Gulf of Mexico, with the Florida peninsula on the right and the Texas-Mexico Gulf...

JPL
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 27, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-19646 (27 March 2004) --- This image featuring Hurricane Catarina was taken by an Expedition 8 crewmember...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 27, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-19643 (27 March 2004) --- This image featuring Hurricane Catarina was taken by an Expedition 8 crewmember...

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NASA image: High Probability of Cyclone Development in the Bay of Bengal
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Dec 8, 2017

High Probability of Cyclone Development in the Bay of Bengal

The Joint Typhoon Warning Center states that formation of a significant tropical cyclone is possible in the Bay of...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Captures Hurricane Harvey's Rainfall: Visualization
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Aug 30, 2017

NASA Captures Hurricane Harvey's Rainfall: Visualization

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory captured these images of Hurricane Harvey at 11:45 UTC...

GSFC
NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Michael Freilich, NASA Earth Science Division Director, NASA Headquarters, talks during the Aquarius/SAC-D...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-48 onboard photo is of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) in the grasp of the RMS (Remote...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7008
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Feb 28, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7008

These four pictures of Jupiter's Great Red Spot were taken Feb. 2 and 3, 1979, when Voyager 1 was about 31 million...

ARC
NASA image: Jason-3 Produces First Global Map of Sea Surface Height
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Mar 16, 2016

Jason-3 Produces First Global Map of Sea Surface Height

The U.S./European Jason-3 satellite has produced its first map of sea surface height, which corresponds well to data...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Sep 12, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-48 onboard photo is of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) in the grasp of the RMS (Remote...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

An artist's concept of the Primary Atomic Clock Reference System (PARCS) plarned to fly on the International Space...

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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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