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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.

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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: Tropical Storm Beryl as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared   Sounder AIRS
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Jul 20, 2006

Tropical Storm Beryl as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS

This is an AIRS infrared image of Tropical Storm Beryl in the western Atlantic, from the NASA Aqua satellite on July...

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NASA image: Tropical Depression 6 Florence in the Atlantic
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Sep 3, 2006

Tropical Depression 6 Florence in the Atlantic

This infrared image shows Tropical Depression 6 Florence in the Atlantic, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS...

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NASA image: Hurricane Ileana in the Eastern Pacific
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Aug 22, 2006

Hurricane Ileana in the Eastern Pacific

This is an infrared image of Hurricane Ileana in the Eastern Pacific, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS)...

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NASA image: Sahara Dust Cloud
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Jul 15, 2005

Sahara Dust Cloud

In July of 2005, a continent-sized cloud of hot air and dust originating from the Sahara Desert crossed the Atlantic...

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NASA image: July 2021 Heat Wave Surface Temperature
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Jul 15, 2021

July 2021 Heat Wave Surface Temperature

Collecting temperature readings in the atmosphere and at the surface, NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS)...

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NASA image: AIRS Measures the Clouds in Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 29, 2019

AIRS Measures the Clouds in Hurricane Dorian

An infrared image of Hurricane Dorian, as seen by the AIRS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite at 1:30 p.m. EDT...

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NASA image: Tropical Depression Debbie in the Atlantic
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Aug 22, 2006

Tropical Depression Debbie in the Atlantic

These images show Tropical Depression Debbie in the Atlantic, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) on NASA's...

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NASA image: California Atmospheric River Storms Captured by NASA's AIRS
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Jan 10, 2023

California Atmospheric River Storms Captured by NASA's AIRS

Since the start of 2023 California has been drenched by a series of storms being transported by an atmospheric river...

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NASA image: Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific
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Aug 29, 2006

Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific

This infrared image shows Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba
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Aug 28, 2006

Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba

This infrared image shows Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Examines Hurricane Matthew Cloud Top Temperatures
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA AIRS Examines Hurricane Matthew Cloud Top Temperatures

At 11:29 p.m. PDT on Oct. 6 (2:29 a.m. EDT on Oct. 7), NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument on...

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NASA image: AIRS Temperature Anomalies
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Jan 4, 2022

AIRS Temperature Anomalies

This animation shows a nearly 20-year record of temperature anomalies for two layers in Earth's atmosphere: the...

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NASA image: Hurricane Ian Captured in Infrared by AIRS
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Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian Captured in Infrared by AIRS

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard the Aqua satellite captured imagery of Hurricane Ian...

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NASA image: State Low-Humidity Thresholds for Flu Outbreaks
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Mar 4, 2022

State Low-Humidity Thresholds for Flu Outbreaks

This chart shows low-humidity thresholds that signal flu outbreaks in 48 U.S. states, calculated using water vapor...

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NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees a Northeastern Snowy Blanket
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees a Northeastern Snowy Blanket

The storm system that moved through the northeastern U.S. dropped large snowfall totals up to a foot in southern New...

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NASA image: New NASA Infrared Image of Irma Shows an Angry Eye
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Sep 5, 2017

New NASA Infrared Image of Irma Shows an Angry Eye

Hurricane Irma is the strongest hurricane ever recorded outside the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. These two...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Harvey Parked Over Southeast Texas Shown by Latest NASA AIRS Image
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Aug 28, 2017

Tropical Storm Harvey Parked Over Southeast Texas Shown by Latest NASA AIRS Image

The latest infrared image from NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite...

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NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Western Canada
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Western Canada

This image shows how a partial solar eclipse darkened clouds over the Yukon and British Columbia in western Canada....

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NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Alaska

This image shows how the partial solar eclipse darkened clouds over Alaska. It was taken on Oct. 23 at 21:10 UTC...

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NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Tracking Super Typhoon Vongfong
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Tracking Super Typhoon Vongfong

The MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured this visible image of Super Typhoon Vongfong on Oct. 9 at...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Instrument Tracks Volcanic Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mauna Loa Eruption
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Dec 5, 2022

NASA's AIRS Instrument Tracks Volcanic Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mauna Loa Eruption

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite detected volcanic sulfur dioxide...

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NASA image: Hurricane Darby off the Pacific Coast of Mexico
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Jul 26, 2004

Hurricane Darby off the Pacific Coast of Mexico

Hurricane Darby as observed by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua in July, 2004. This daylight...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Blas off the Pacific Coast of Mexico
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Jul 14, 2004

Tropical Storm Blas off the Pacific Coast of Mexico

Tropical Storm Blas as observed by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua in the year 2004. The...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Displays Sulfur Dioxide Plumes After Raikoke Eruption, June 2019
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Sep 5, 2019

NASA's AIRS Displays Sulfur Dioxide Plumes After Raikoke Eruption, June 2019

Dormant since 1924, the Raikoke Volcano on Russia's Kuril Islands began erupting on June 22, 2019. In this image...

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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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