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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: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

The Bridge of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in...

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NASA image: Eddies in the Southern Ocean
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Apr 8, 2015

Eddies in the Southern Ocean

The cloud cover over the Southern Ocean occasionally parts as it did on January 1, 2015 just west of the Drake...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Payload
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Jun 30, 2021

SWOT Science Payload

Part of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite's science instrument payload sits in a clean room at...

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NASA image: Oblique view of cloud patterns over Pacific Ocean
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Jul 16, 1975

Oblique view of cloud patterns over Pacific Ocean

AST-01-042 (16 July 1975) --- An oblique view of unique cloud patterns over the Pacific Ocean caused by aircraft...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (19.5S, 11.5E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (23.0S, 14.0E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist hugs the Orion spacecraft in the well deck of USS John...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist signs an Artemis II flag, onboard...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot signs an Artemis II flag, onboard USS John P. Murtha, Saturday, April...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission looks for a place to sign an Artemis II flag...

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NASA image: Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean
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Jan 13, 2019

Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean

iss058e002638 (Jan. 14, 2019) --- Australia's Shark Bay, the Indian Ocean and the elbow of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: Callisto Cutaway with Ocean Artist Concept
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Oct 21, 1998

Callisto Cutaway with Ocean Artist Concept

This artist concept, a cutaway view of Jupiter moon Callisto, is based on recent data from NASA Galileo spacecraft...

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NASA image: A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño
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May 26, 2017

A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño

El Niño is a recurring climate pattern characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial...

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NASA image: Studying the Health of Our Oceans and Climate on This Week @NASA – February 9, 2024
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Feb 9, 2024

Studying the Health of Our Oceans and Climate on This Week @NASA – February 9, 2024

Studying the health of our oceans and climate, a private astronaut crew heads home from the space station, and some...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory Senior Oceanographer Andrey Shcherbina, left, and University of...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory Senior Oceanographer Andrey Shcherbina, left, and University of...

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NASA image: Proposed Perrier Ocean for Enceladus
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Oct 4, 2010

Proposed Perrier Ocean for Enceladus

A graphic laid atop an image of Enceladus jets taken by NASA Cassini imaging cameras shows bubbles in seawater...

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NASA image: Salt of the Earth
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Oct 12, 2009

Salt of the Earth

Salinity plays a major role in how ocean waters circulate around the globe. Salinity changes can create ocean...

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NASA image: Atlantic Ocean Surface Winds from QuikScat
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Aug 9, 1999

Atlantic Ocean Surface Winds from QuikScat

This image shows wind speeds and direction in the Atlantic Ocean on August 1, 1999, gathered by NASA Seawinds radar...

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NASA image: Pacific Ocean Surface Winds from QuikScat
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Aug 9, 1999

Pacific Ocean Surface Winds from QuikScat

This image shows wind speeds and direction in the Pacific Ocean on August 1, 1999, gathered by NASA Seawinds radar...

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NASA image: Global View of the Arctic Ocean
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Sep 20, 2000

Global View of the Arctic Ocean

NASA researchers have new [sic] insights into the mysteries of Arctic sea ice, thanks to the unique abilities of...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen in the Pacific Ocean as...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean
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Jun 11, 2025

VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean
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Jun 11, 2025

VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario off...

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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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