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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.

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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: NASA and SpaceX Launch U.S.-European Mission to Monitor World’s Ocean
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Nov 21, 2020

NASA and SpaceX Launch U.S.-European Mission to Monitor World’s Ocean

The ocean-observing Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

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NASA image: Hurricane Earl Multi-level Winds
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Sep 2, 2010

Hurricane Earl Multi-level Winds

NASA Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer instrument captured this image of Hurricane Earl Aug. 30, 2010. At this...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand
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Sep 25, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand

Technicians transfer the Sentinel-6B spacecraft from the NASA hangar to the Astrotech Space Operations payload...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers on 195 ft level of KSC LC Pad 39B during TCDT
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Sep 15, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers on 195 ft level of KSC LC Pad 39B during TCDT

S89-46513 (15 Sept 1989) --- Three members of the STS-34 crew rehearse for their pre-launch procedures at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00592
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Mar 23, 2004

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Laser level system in use on an Ares 1-X segment checking for level on the flange

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00593
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Mar 23, 2004

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Laser level system in use on an Ares 1-X segment checking for level on the flange

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -Crawler-transporter (CT) number 2, moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building, with a Mobile Launcher Platform on top, on a test run to the launch pad.  The CT recently underwent modifications to the cab.  The CT moves Space Shuttle vehicles between the VAB and launch pad.  Moving on four double-tracked crawlers, the CT uses a laser guidance system and a leveling system for the journey that keeps the top of a Space Shuttle vertical within plus- or minus-10 minutes of arc.  The system enables the CT-MLP-Shuttle to negotiate the ramp leading to the launch pads and keep the load level.  Unloaded, the CT weighs 6 million pounds.
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Aug 18, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -Crawler-transporter (CT) number 2, moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building, with a Mobile Launcher Platform on top, on a test run to the launch pad. The CT recently underwent modifications to the cab. The CT moves Space Shuttle vehicles between the VAB and launch pad. Moving on four double-tracked crawlers, the CT uses a laser guidance system and a leveling system for the journey that keeps the top of a Space Shuttle vertical within plus- or minus-10 minutes of arc. The system enables the CT-MLP-Shuttle to negotiate the ramp leading to the launch pads and keep the load level. Unloaded, the CT weighs 6 million pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -Crawler-transporter (CT) number 2, moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building, with a...

NASA image: Death Valley, California
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Jun 29, 2009

Death Valley, California

Death Valley, Calif., has the lowest point in North America, Badwater at 85.5 meters 282 feet below sea level. It is...

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NASA image: Mars Surface Layers in Infrared
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Jun 17, 2002

Mars Surface Layers in Infrared

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows signs of layering exposed at the surface in a region of Mars...

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NASA image: New Hot Spot on Io Discovered by NIMS During Orbit C9
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Mar 26, 1998

New Hot Spot on Io Discovered by NIMS During Orbit C9

NASA Galileo spacecraft observed Io on nearly every orbit as part of a program monitoring the level of volcanic...

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NASA image: The Dead Sea
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Aug 2, 2006

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth at 418 meters below sea level, and also one of the saltiest bodies of...

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NASA image: Radiation Measurements During Trip From Earth to Mars
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May 30, 2013

Radiation Measurements During Trip From Earth to Mars

This graphic shows the level of natural radiation detected by the Radiation Assessment Detector shielded inside NASA...

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NASA image: La Niña Persists
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Nov 7, 2007

La Niña Persists

The tropical Pacific Ocean remains in the grips of a cool La Niña, as shown by new data of sea-level heights from...

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NASA image: Gullies with Dramatic Lighting
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Apr 21, 2016

Gullies with Dramatic Lighting

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft was acquired to look for frost on these generally...

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NASA image: First Image From Curiosity Arm Camera With Dust Cover Open
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Sep 9, 2012

First Image From Curiosity Arm Camera With Dust Cover Open

The level of detail apparent in this image from Curiosity Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI shows that haziness in earlier...

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NASA image: Infrared Image of Low Clouds on Venus
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Jan 29, 1996

Infrared Image of Low Clouds on Venus

This false-color image is a near-infrared map of lower-level clouds on the night side of Venus, obtained by NASA...

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NASA image: Phoenix Laser Beam in Action on Mars
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Sep 30, 2008

Phoenix Laser Beam in Action on Mars

The Surface Stereo Imager camera aboard NASA Phoenix Mars Lander acquired a series of images of the laser beam in...

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NASA image: Spinning Saturn
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Mar 27, 2007

Spinning Saturn

This nighttime movie of the depths of the north pole of Saturn reveals a dynamic, active planet lurking underneath...

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NASA image: Curious Clouds
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Jun 13, 2006

Curious Clouds

Saturn atmosphere produces beautiful and sometimes perplexing features. Is the bright feature below center a rare...

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NASA image: Signs of Life in Mighty New Zealand Volcano seen by NASA Spacecraft
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May 13, 2016

Signs of Life in Mighty New Zealand Volcano seen by NASA Spacecraft

NASA Terra spacecraft reveals signs of life in New Zealand Mount Ruapehu Volcano which has been on a level 1...

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NASA image: The Fickle El Niño of 2014
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Sep 22, 2014

The Fickle El Niño of 2014

This image from NASA European Jason-2 satellite shows Kelvin waves of high sea level red/yellow crossing the Pacific...

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NASA image: Valles Marineris - with 3-D
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Feb 26, 2003

Valles Marineris - with 3-D

The top half of this NASA Mars Odyssey image shows interior layered deposits that have long been recognized in...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Drought Impacts on the Mighty Mississippi
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Aug 25, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Images Drought Impacts on the Mighty Mississippi

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image on Aug. 24, 2012, 13 miles 20 kilometers north of Vicksburg, Miss., as...

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NASA image: Russian Hydrogen-Checking Instrument on Curiosity Fires 2 Millionth Pulse
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Jan 29, 2014

Russian Hydrogen-Checking Instrument on Curiosity Fires 2 Millionth Pulse

Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons DAN, measures the flow of neutrons with different energy levels returning from the...

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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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