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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: KSC-05PD-1976
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1976

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers oversee the CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1973
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1973

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the suspended CALIPSO spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1978A
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1978A

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a light beam is emitted during LIDAR...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1970
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1970

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker prepares the CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1977
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1977

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers help secure the CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1975
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1975

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the suspended CALIPSO spacecraft is...

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NASA image: NASA Surveys Hurricane Damage to Puerto Rico's Forests
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Jul 10, 2018

NASA Surveys Hurricane Damage to Puerto Rico's Forests

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria barreled across Puerto Rico with winds of up to 155 miles per hour and...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

This is one of two lidar units positioned on either end of Building 4833 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

This is one of two lidar units positioned on either end of Building 4833 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

This is one of two lidar units positioned on either end of Building 4833 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

This is one of two lidar units positioned on either end of Building 4833 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: Dropsonde Chute on NASA DC-8 Flying Laboratory
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Apr 9, 2019

Dropsonde Chute on NASA DC-8 Flying Laboratory

To verify the lidar data they're collecting on the DC-8 airborne science laboratory, Aeolus mission scientists will...

AFRC
NASA image: CALIPSO Spacecraft Beauty Shot Two
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Apr 4, 2016

CALIPSO Spacecraft Beauty Shot Two

A variety of animated beauty passes of the CloudSat and the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite...

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NASA image: CALIPSO Spacecraft Beauty Shot One
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Apr 4, 2016

CALIPSO Spacecraft Beauty Shot One

A variety of animated beauty passes of the CloudSat and the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite...

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NASA image: May the Forest Be with You: GEDI Moves Toward Launch To Space Station
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May 4, 2018

May the Forest Be with You: GEDI Moves Toward Launch To Space Station

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation – or GEDI, pronounced like "Jedi," of Star Wars fame – instrument is...

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NASA image: Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Sahara Map
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Feb 24, 2015

Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Sahara Map

For the first time, a NASA satellite has quantified in three dimensions how much dust makes the trans-Atlantic...

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NASA image: Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Dust Transport
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Feb 24, 2015

Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Dust Transport

For the first time, a NASA satellite has quantified in three dimensions how much dust makes the trans-Atlantic...

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NASA image: Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Sahel Map
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Feb 24, 2015

Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Sahel Map

For the first time, a NASA satellite has quantified in three dimensions how much dust makes the trans-Atlantic...

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NASA image: Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D
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Feb 24, 2015

Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D

For the first time, a NASA satellite has quantified in three dimensions how much dust makes the trans-Atlantic...

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NASA image: Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Saharan Dust Close Up
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Feb 24, 2015

Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Saharan Dust Close Up

For the first time, a NASA satellite has quantified in three dimensions how much dust makes the trans-Atlantic...

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NASA image: Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Amazon Transport Close Up
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Feb 24, 2015

Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D: Amazon Transport Close Up

For the first time, a NASA satellite has quantified in three dimensions how much dust makes the trans-Atlantic...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates Earth Day and the Amazing Tech that Makes Earth Exploration Possible
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Apr 17, 2018

NASA Celebrates Earth Day and the Amazing Tech that Makes Earth Exploration Possible

NASA pioneers and supports an amazing range of advanced technologies and tools to help scientists and environmental...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Technology: OLA
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Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Technology: OLA

The OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) will provide a three-dimensional map of the asteroid's shape, which will allow...

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NASA image: Amazon Canopy Comes to Life through Laser Data
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Jun 12, 2018

Amazon Canopy Comes to Life through Laser Data

Flying over the Brazilian Amazon with an instrument firing 300,000 laser pulses per second, NASA scientists have...

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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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