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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: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

MMS Stacked – View of the fully stacked MMS prior to being bagged for vibration tests. Learn more about MMS at...

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NASA image: SDO Lunar Transit, Prominence Eruption, and M-Class Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Lunar Transit, Prominence Eruption, and M-Class Flare

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of the moon crossing in front of its view of the sun on Jan....

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NASA image: The Turbulent Bering Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

The Turbulent Bering Sea [detail]

Large blooms of phytoplankton (likely coccolithophores) surrounded the 51-kilometer-long St. Matthew Island in the...

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NASA image: Gigantic Rolling Wave Captured on the Sun [hd video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Gigantic Rolling Wave Captured on the Sun [hd video]

A corona mass ejection (CME) erupted from just around the edge of the sun on May 1, 2013, in a gigantic rolling...

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NASA image: Senator Barbara Mikulski Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Senator Barbara Mikulski Visits NASA Goddard

Maryland's Sen. Barbara Mikulski greeted employees at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland,...

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NASA image: Two X Flares in Quick Succession
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Dec 8, 2017

Two X Flares in Quick Succession

A powerful active region just rotating into view produced two X-class flares (the strongest category) about an hour...

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NASA image: Solar Golden Arches
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Golden Arches

The magnetic field lines between a pair of active regions formed a beautiful set of swaying arches, seen in this...

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NASA image: Haze in central China
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Dec 8, 2017

Haze in central China

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this natural-color...

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NASA image: Alaska Mountains
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Dec 8, 2017

Alaska Mountains

Alaskan mountains seen from high altitude aboard the NASA P-3B during the IceBridge transit flight from Thule to...

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NASA image: Magnificent Blast - August 29, 2014 [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnificent Blast - August 29, 2014 [video]

STEREO (Behind) captured this magnificent coronal mass ejection (associated with an M-class flare) that flung a long...

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NASA image: Swedish Delegation Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Swedish Delegation Visits NASA Goddard

Swedish Delegation Visits GSFC – May 3, 2017 – Members of Goddard Space Flight Center senior management introduce...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0177
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Feb 9, 1999

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Members of the STS-93 crew look over the Space Shuttle Columbia's main engine in the Space Shuttle Main Engine...

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NASA image: Volcanic Activity at Shiveluch and Plosky Tolbachik
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Dec 8, 2017

Volcanic Activity at Shiveluch and Plosky Tolbachik

On March 7, 2013 the Terra satellite passed over eastern Russia, allowing the Moderate Resolution Imaging...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0662
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Mar 10, 2007

KSC-07pd0662

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the second and third stages of the...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Toraji Spawns Tornadoes in Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Toraji Spawns Tornadoes in Japan

The outflow from Tropical Storm Toraji spawned tornadoes that caused injuries and property damage in Koshigaya,...

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NASA image: Swedish Delegation Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Swedish Delegation Visits NASA Goddard

Swedish Delegation Visits GSFC – May 3, 2017 – Goddard Center Director Chris Scolese presents His Majesty Carl XVI...

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NASA image: Penguin Beach
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Dec 8, 2017

Penguin Beach

Members of the IceBridge team visited a colony of Magellanic penguins near Punta Arenas on a no-flight day. Credit:...

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NASA image: President Park Geun-hye of South Korea Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

President Park Geun-hye of South Korea Visits NASA Goddard

As part of her visit to the United States, President Park Geun-hye of South Korea visited NASA’s Goddard Space...

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NASA image: Senator Barbara Mikulski Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Senator Barbara Mikulski Visits NASA Goddard

Maryland's Sen. Barbara Mikulski greeted employees at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0335
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Mar 24, 1999

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A TRW technician joins STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins (center) and Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby (right) as they observe...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL Mate
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Feb 28, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the second and third stages of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket...

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NASA image: Typhoon Usagi approaching China
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Usagi approaching China

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument that flies aboard NASA's Terra satellite...

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NASA image: NASA's 3D view shows Hurricane Matthew's intensity
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's 3D view shows Hurricane Matthew's intensity

Scientists use satellite data to peer into the massive storm – learning how and why it changed throughout its...

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NASA image: Hurricanes Kilo, Ignacio and Jimena Surround Hawaii
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricanes Kilo, Ignacio and Jimena Surround Hawaii

Major Hurricane Kilo is located around 1220 miles west of Honolulu, Hurricane Ignacio is located around 315 miles...

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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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