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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-02pd0332
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Feb 28, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite is again horizontal for instrument deployment while in the...

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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...

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NASA image: Watching for the Next El Niño
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Aug 22, 2002

Watching for the Next El Niño

This Topex/Poseidon image of sea-surface heights was taken during a 10-day collection cycle ending August 7, 2002....

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - La Niña Barely Has a Pulse, June 18, 1999
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Aug 23, 1999

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - La Niña Barely Has a Pulse, June 18, 1999

Lingering just a month ago in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the La Niña phenomenon, with its large volume of chilly...

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NASA image: A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño
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May 26, 2017

A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño

El Niño is a recurring climate pattern characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial...

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NASA image: NASA Airborne Campaigns Focus on Climate Impacts in the Arctic
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Airborne Campaigns Focus on Climate Impacts in the Arctic

This red plane is a DHC-3 Otter, the plane flown in NASA's Operation IceBridge-Alaska surveys of mountain glaciers...

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NASA image: Comparing Sea Level During El Niño Events
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Oct 18, 2023

Comparing Sea Level During El Niño Events

These three maps based on satellite data show sea levels in the Pacific Ocean during developing El Niño events in...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
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Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
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Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
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Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Haze over eastern China
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Oct 26, 2015

Haze over eastern China

On October 17, 2015, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Terra satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6126
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Jul 19, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Level 5 of Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6123
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Jul 19, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A United Launch Alliance Delta II stands tall on Space Launch Complex-2 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4565
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Jun 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first stage of a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6132
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is lifted at NASA's Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6131
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is lifted at NASA's Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4560
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Jun 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first stage of a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6141
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is lowered into place at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4563
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Jun 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first stage of a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6125
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Jul 19, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The payload fairing that will protect NASA's National Polar-orbiting...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4559
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Jun 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first stage of a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6120
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Jul 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II that will carry NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6115
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Jul 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II that will carry NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6121
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Jul 19, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The payload fairing that will protect NASA's National Polar-orbiting...

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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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