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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 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

NASA GPM Systems team members, Tim Grunner, left, Harry Culver, 2nd from left, and, Liza Bartusek, right, talk,...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 26, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Chief officers from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA met on...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, center, tours the Tanegashima...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The Ebisu Shrine, the first shrine in a traditional San-ja Mairi, or Three Shrine Pilgrimage, is seen just after...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) team members bow at the Ebisu Shrine, the first shrine in a traditional...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 24, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Launch pad 1 is seen at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 in Tanegashima, Japan. A...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are seen as they depart the Houman Shrine, the third, and final, shrine in...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 24, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Launch pad 1 is seen at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 in Tanegashima, Japan. A...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) team members walk with their offering of sake to the Houman Shrine, the...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) team members pray at the Houman Shrine, the third, and final, shrine in a...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) team members stand before at the Kawachi Shrine, the second shrine in a...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 24, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Launch pad 1 is seen at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 in Tanegashima, Japan. A...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, right, is welcomed by Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 24, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Launch pad 1 is seen at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 in Tanegashima, Japan. A...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 26, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Chief officers from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA met on...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

An offering of sake can be seen at the Ebisu Shrine, the first shrine in a traditional San-ja Mairi, or Three Shrine...

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NASA image: A Global Tour of Precipitation from NASA: MUR Sea Surface Temperature, GPM's IMERG precipitation and MERRA winds.
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May 16, 2016

A Global Tour of Precipitation from NASA: MUR Sea Surface Temperature, GPM's IMERG precipitation and MERRA winds.

This visualization combines MUR Sea Surface Temperature (SST) data with GPM's IMERG precipitation data and MERRA...

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NASA image: Inside Hurricane Maria in 360°
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Oct 4, 2018

Inside Hurricane Maria in 360°

Two days before Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the NASA-Japan Global Precipitation Measurement Core...

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NASA image: GPM Video File
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Nov 5, 2013

GPM Video File

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission is an international satellite mission that will set a new...

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NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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NASA image: Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks
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May 18, 2018

Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks

Diarrheal diseases such as cholera continue to be a public health threat. Prediction of an outbreak of diarrheal...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Precipitator
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Jun 9, 2017

Electrostatic Precipitator

Dr. Carlos Calle, lead scientist in the Kennedy Space Center's Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory, left,...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Precipitator
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Jun 9, 2017

Electrostatic Precipitator

Jay Phillips, a research physicist in the Kennedy Space Center's Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory,...

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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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