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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: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission shirt is seen drying in the mid-day sun outside the Sun Pearl...

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NASA image: Distant Mt. Fuji, Island of Honshu Japan
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Nov 1, 1992

Distant Mt. Fuji, Island of Honshu Japan

This distant view of Mt. Fuji, on the main home island of Honshu, Japan (34.0N, 139.0E) was taken from about 450...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Image of Japan Captured March 11, 2011
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite Image of Japan Captured March 11, 2011

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Japan one hour and 41 minutes before the quake hit. At the time Aqua passed...

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NASA image: Radar Image, Hokkaido, Japan
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May 18, 2000

Radar Image, Hokkaido, Japan

The southeast part of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, is an area dominated by volcanoes and volcanic caldera. The...

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NASA image: Japan's Chūbu region coast on the Sea of Japan
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Jul 20, 2025

Japan's Chūbu region coast on the Sea of Japan

iss073e0379903 (July 20, 2025) --- Japan's Chūbu region coast on the Sea of Japan, with the city of Joetsu on the...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, center, and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, greet U.S. Secretary of...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, The Honorable Hayashi Yoshimasa delivers remarks after he and U.S. Secretary...

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NASA image: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks before U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Japan’s Minister...

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NASA image: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan
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Mar 25, 2013

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan

NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge or Pearl Bridge, the longest central span of any suspension...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A roadside sign shows visitors of Minamitane Town various locations for activities, including the viewing of rocket...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A small roadside park honoring spaceflight is seen in Minamitane Town, Saturday Feb. 22, 2014, Tanegashima Island,...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A roadside sign announces the upcoming launch of an H-IIA rocket carrying the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM)...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A building designed to look like a space shuttle is seen a few kilometers outside of the Tanegashima Space Center...

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NASA image: Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan
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Aug 10, 2015

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan has the longest central span of any suspension bridge in the world at 1991 m. The...

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NASA image: Big Blast at Sakurajima Volcano, Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Big Blast at Sakurajima Volcano, Japan

Although Japan’s Sakura-jima volcano is one of the most active in the world, it rarely makes headlines. One or two...

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NASA image: NASA Spots Typhoon Phanfone Affecting Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Spots Typhoon Phanfone Affecting Japan

Over the weekend of Oct. 5 and 6, Typhoon Phanfone's center made landfall just south of Tokyo and passed over the...

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NASA image: Nishinoshima Volcano, Japan
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Jul 30, 2020

Nishinoshima Volcano, Japan

Nishinoshima is a small volcanic island located about 1000 km south of Tokyo, Japan. Eruptive activity began in...

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NASA image: Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, Japan
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May 3, 2018

Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, Japan

The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline is a toll road in northern Japan, which partially ascends Mount Iwaki stratovolcano, and...

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NASA image: Southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk, north of Japan
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Jan 20, 1974

Southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk, north of Japan

SL4-141-4340 (20 Jan. 1974) --- An oblique view of the southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk, north of Japan, as...

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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: Radar Image with Color as Height: Tokyo, Honshu, Japan
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Dec 21, 2000

Radar Image with Color as Height: Tokyo, Honshu, Japan

Much of Honshu, Japan largest island, is seen in this image generated from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission...

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NASA image: GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Load and Takeoff
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Nov 25, 2013

GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Load and Takeoff

This is footage of the GPM Core spacecraft leaving Goddard Space Flight Center and traveling to Andrews Air Force...

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NASA image: Landsat View: Tokyo, Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat View: Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is the world’s largest metropolitan region, home to nearly 37 million people. During the past two decades,...

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NASA image: NASA ASTER Images More Effects of Japan Tsunami
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Mar 15, 2011

NASA ASTER Images More Effects of Japan Tsunami

This before-and-after image pair acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft of the Japan coastal cities of Ofunato and...

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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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