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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: Jupiter's Swirling Cloud Formations
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Feb 15, 2018

Jupiter's Swirling Cloud Formations

See swirling cloud formations in the northern area of Jupiter's north temperate belt in this new view taken by...

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NASA image: Jovian Jet Stream
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May 23, 2018

Jovian Jet Stream

See a jet stream speeding through Jupiter's atmosphere in this new view taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. The jet...

JPL
NASA image: Outbound View of Jupiter
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Jun 29, 2018

Outbound View of Jupiter

This image of Jupiter's southern hemisphere was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft on the outbound leg of a close...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Swirling South Pole
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Jan 18, 2018

Jupiter's Swirling South Pole

This image of Jupiter's swirling south polar region was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft as it neared completion...

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Aug 10, 2018

Jovian Tapestry

The easternmost edge of Jupiter's Great Red Spot and surrounding south tropical disturbance are captured in this...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 22, 2003

Material Science

Dr. Richard Grugel, a materials scientist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight in Huntsville, Ala., examines the furnace...

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist - Lagging CO2
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Sep 24, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist - Lagging CO2

Is there any merit to the studies that show that historical CO2 levels lag behind temperature, and not lead them?...

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NASA image: Jovian 'Twilight Zone'
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Mar 1, 2018

Jovian 'Twilight Zone'

This image captures the swirling cloud formations around the south pole of Jupiter, looking up toward the equatorial...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Stormy North
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Jan 25, 2018

Jupiter's Stormy North

See Jupiter's northern polar belt region in this view taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. This color-enhanced image was...

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NASA image: Swirling Jovian Storm (Natural Color)
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Jul 15, 2018

Swirling Jovian Storm (Natural Color)

A swirling storm somersaults through Jupiter's South Equatorial Belt in this view taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft....

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NASA image: PIA22428
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Jul 15, 2018

PIA22428

Tumultuous tempests in Jupiter's northern hemisphere are seen in this portrait taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Like...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Colorful Cloud Belts
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Jan 12, 2018

Jupiter's Colorful Cloud Belts

Colorful swirling cloud belts dominate Jupiter's southern hemisphere in this image captured by NASA's Juno...

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NASA image: Dr. Jacob Cohen presents the H. Julian Allen award to Anthony Colaprete.
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Mar 16, 2017

Dr. Jacob Cohen presents the H. Julian Allen award to Anthony Colaprete.

Dr. Jacob Cohen Director Office of Chief Scientist with Dr. Anthony Colaprete recipient of the H. Julian Allen Award...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E2: The Scientists
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Feb 5, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E2: The Scientists

jsc2019m001195 - Putting your life’s work on top of a rocket may seem like a daunting task, but that’s exactly what...

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NASA image: How Scientists Study Wind on Mars (NASA Mars News Report June 22, 2022)
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Jun 22, 2022

How Scientists Study Wind on Mars (NASA Mars News Report June 22, 2022)

NASA's spacecraft on Mars are all affected by the winds of the Red Planet, which can produce a tiny dust devil or a...

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist – a Pause in Warming?
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Oct 21, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist – a Pause in Warming?

Is there a pause in global warming? This question was posed to Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist Josh Willis as...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2020

#AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?
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Sep 30, 2019

#AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green answers the question “Why are we going to the Moon?” Comment on this video using...

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NASA image: NASA chief scientist visit
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Jul 19, 2011

NASA chief scientist visit

NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Waleed Abdalati visited Stennis Space Center on July 19, to learn about the extensive...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins: Scientist in Space
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May 16, 2021

Kate Rubins: Scientist in Space

During the past six months, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has embodied what it means to be an International Space...

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NASA image: SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff
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Jul 28, 2020

SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff

NASA scientist Trevor Graff peers at a calibration target, which will help fine-tune settings on the Scanning...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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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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