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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: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Oct 2, 2002

Earth Science

This photo of hurricane Lili, captured during the Expedition Five mission, shows the compact storm system and the...

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Sep 2, 1994

Earth Science

This image depicts a full view of the Earth, taken by the Geostationary Operational Environment Satellite (GOES-8)....

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 18, 2003

Earth Science

This dramatic image of the Australian brushers was taken from orbit by one of the crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 29, 1990

Earth Science

Multiple lightning bolts struck the Technology Test Bed, formerly the S-IC Static Test Stand, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Sep 15, 2004

Earth Science

This image hosts a look into the eye of Hurricane Ivan, one of the strongest hurricanes on record, as the storm...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Feb 27, 1992

Earth Science

This map shows the presence of water vapor over global oceans. The imagery was produced by combining Special Sensor...

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Jan 1, 1991

Earth Science

In July 1990, the Marshall Space Flight Center, in a joint project with the Department of Defense/Air Force Space...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jun 10, 1996

Earth Science

Marshall researchers conduct extensive analysis of weather patterns by using remote sensing on lightning and...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Dec 4, 2002

Earth Science

International Space Station (ISS) crew members were able to document a rare occurrence. The dark area near the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 1, 2001

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Nov 21, 2002

Earth Science

This is a view of the Emi Koussi Caldera captured by the Expedition Six Crew Observation (CEO) experiment aboard the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Oct 24, 1990

Earth Science

Solar Vector Magnetograph is used to predict solar flares, and other activities associated with sun spots. This...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Sep 11, 2004

Earth Science

This image hosts a look at the eye of Hurricane Ivan, one of the strongest hurricanes on record, as the storm topped...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Sep 15, 2004

Earth Science

Except for a small portion of the International Space Station (ISS) in the foreground, Hurricane Ivan, one of the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 13, 2004

Earth Science

This panoramic view of Hurricane Charley was photographed by the Expedition 9 crew aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: ER-2 aircraft expert handles liquid oxygen for airborne science mission
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May 22, 2024

ER-2 aircraft expert handles liquid oxygen for airborne science mission

Francisco Rodriguez (aircraft mechanic) services liquid oxygen or LOX on the ER-2 during the Geological Earth...

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NASA image: Spinoff 2019
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Apr 3, 2019

Spinoff 2019

NASA is everywhere – our space technology turns up in nearly all corners of modern life. The world has come to rely...

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight
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Aug 1, 2001

Lockheed ER-2 #809 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 809, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft are...

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NASA image: Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event
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Aug 20, 2014

Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event

Dr. David H. Grinspoon, Senior Scientist, Planetary Science Institute, moderates a panel at the “Ancient Earth,...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Crew members reattach the nose cone of NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at Edwards,...

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NASA image: 2023 DEVELOP Day
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Aug 9, 2023

2023 DEVELOP Day

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers closing remarks during the 2023 DEVELOP Day, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023,...

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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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