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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: Nagano, Japan 1998
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Dec 8, 2017

Nagano, Japan 1998

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Aqua satellite captured this stunning view of...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, seated left, and Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hayashi Yoshimasa,...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, front left, and Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hayashi Yoshimasa,...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan

Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan, 09/03/2013 at 02:10 UTC. Terra/MODIS NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard...

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NASA image: GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch Video File
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Nov 25, 2013

GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch Video File

An international satellite that will set a new standard for global precipitation measurements from space began its...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, delivers remarks after U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Minister...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio delivers remarks before U.S. Secretary of State, Antony...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio delivers remarks before U.S. Secretary of State, Antony...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, greets Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio, before...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, delivers remarks after U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Minister...

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NASA image: Lake Mashu, Japan
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Feb 24, 2020

Lake Mashu, Japan

Japan's Lake Mashu on Hokkaido Island is one of the clearest lakes in the world. It was formed about 2,000 years ago...

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NASA image: Mozu Tombs, Japan
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Sep 19, 2019

Mozu Tombs, Japan

The Mozu Tombs are a group of megalithic tombs in Sakai, Japan, in the Osaka Plain. The largest tomb, the Daisenryo...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, front left, and Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hayashi Yoshimasa,...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

From left to right, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, NASA Administrator Bill...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

From left to right, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, NASA Administrator Bill...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken delivers remarks before he and Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hayashi...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken delivers remarks before U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Japan’s...

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NASA image: Northeast Coast, Hokkaido, Japan
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Apr 2, 1992

Northeast Coast, Hokkaido, Japan

The northeast coast of Hokkaido and Kunashir Island, Japan (44.0N, 143.0E) are seen bordered by drifting sea ice....

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NASA image: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Sep 20, 1992

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

The city of Sapporo on the northernmost of the Japanese Home Island of Hokkaido (43.5N, 141.5E), host to the 1986...

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NASA image: Mt. Fuji, Honshu, Japan
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Oct 14, 1981

Mt. Fuji, Honshu, Japan

STS002-09-390 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- Honshu Island, Japan, and its snow-covered Fuji-San or Fuji-Yama volcano are the...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A sign with a model of the Japanese H-IIB rocket welcomes visitors to Minamitane Town, one of only a few small towns...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Roadside flags welcome the NASA team and visitors to Minamitame Town, one of only a few small towns located outside...

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NASA image: Notsuke Peninsula, Japan
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Apr 12, 2023

Notsuke Peninsula, Japan

The Notsuke Peninsula is on the east coast of Hokkaido, Japan. Its name is derived from the Ainu word for jawbone....

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio delivers remarks before U.S. Secretary of State, Antony...

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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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