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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

Envelopes with stamps depicting various space missions are shown at the visitor's center of the Tanegashima Space...

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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 and Seasonal Aerosol Distributions from MISR
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Jun 4, 2003

Global and Seasonal Aerosol Distributions from MISR

Global summaries of aerosol optical thickness from NASA Terra spacecraft.

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Flames and smoke from a Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

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NASA image: Hubble and Mars Global Surveyor Views of Dust Storm on Mars
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Jul 4, 1997

Hubble and Mars Global Surveyor Views of Dust Storm on Mars

A comparison of images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope Wide Field/Planetary Camera (HST/WFPC) and the Mars...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

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

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

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A jogger runs past a sign welcoming NASA and other visitors to Minamitane Town on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

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: Ganymede Global Geologic Map and Global Image Mosaic
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Feb 12, 2014

Ganymede Global Geologic Map and Global Image Mosaic

To present the best information in a single view of Jupiter moon Ganymede, a global image mosaic was assembled,...

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NASA image: Global Images of Earth
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Sep 10, 1997

Global Images of Earth

Global images of Earth from NASA Galileo orbiter on December 11, 1999. In each frame, the continent of Antarctica is...

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NASA image: Global Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
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Dec 18, 2014

Global Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

Global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations from Oct. 1 through Nov. 11, as recorded by NASA Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: Global Topography of Vesta
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May 10, 2012

Global Topography of Vesta

This global map from NASA Dawn mission shows the topography of the giant asteroid Vesta, with the seven most...

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NASA image: Mars at L<sub>s</sub> 107°: Elysium/Mare Cimmerium
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Sep 26, 2006

Mars at L<sub>s</sub> 107°: Elysium/Mare Cimmerium

This picture is a composite of Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC daily global images acquired at Ls...

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NASA image: Mars at Ls 107°: Acidalia/Mare Erythraeum
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Sep 13, 2006

Mars at Ls 107°: Acidalia/Mare Erythraeum

This picture is a composite of Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC daily global images acquired at Ls...

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NASA image: Mars at Ls 79°: Elysium/Mare Cimmerium
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Jul 25, 2006

Mars at Ls 79°: Elysium/Mare Cimmerium

This picture is a composite of Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC daily global images acquired at Ls...

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NASA image: Mars at Ls 93°: Tharsis
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Aug 1, 2006

Mars at Ls 93°: Tharsis

This picture is a composite of Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC daily global images acquired at Ls...

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NASA image: Mars at Ls 107°: Tharsis
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Sep 5, 2006

Mars at Ls 107°: Tharsis

This picture is a composite of Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC daily global images acquired at Ls...

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NASA image: Mars at Ls 107°: Syrtis Major
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Sep 19, 2006

Mars at Ls 107°: Syrtis Major

This picture is a composite of Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC daily global images acquired at Ls...

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NASA image: Mars at Ls 93°: Acidalia/Mare Erythraeum
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Aug 8, 2006

Mars at Ls 93°: Acidalia/Mare Erythraeum

This picture is a composite of Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC daily global images acquired at Ls...

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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 Test Conductors, Michelle Lacombe, left, and Bill Dehaven participate in an all-day launch simulation for...

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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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