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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: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) hold a science briefing on the Surface...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Tamlin Pavelsky, SWOT hydrology science lead, University of North Carolina, participates in a science briefing held...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, SWOT program scientist, NASA, participates in a science briefing held by NASA and the...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Tim Dunn, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

NASA, SpaceX, and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) hold a prelaunch news conference...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Capt. Max Rush, launch weather officer, U.S. Air Force, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications, moderates a prelaunch news conference held by NASA, SpaceX, and the French space...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Karen St. Germain, Earth Science Division director, NASA, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Benjamin Hamlington, research scientist, Sea Level and Ice Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Thierry Lafon, SWOT project manager, CNES, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA, SpaceX, and the...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Julianna Scheiman, civil satellite missions director, SpaceX, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by...

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NASA image:  Cryoconite Holes on Matanuska Glacier
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Oct 17, 2024

Cryoconite Holes on Matanuska Glacier

These holes, captured on Alaska's Matanuska Glacier in July 2012, are formed by cryoconite – dust particles that...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Measures Sea Ice Thickness
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Aug 22, 2018

ICESat-2 Measures Sea Ice Thickness

ICESat-2 will measure heights or elevations. In order to derive sea ice thickness from those measurements, it will...

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NASA image: Develop Program Event and Poster Session
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Aug 6, 2024

Develop Program Event and Poster Session

Olivia Kirkland speaks about her project, Platte River Basin Water Resources II, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the...

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NASA image: Develop Program Event and Poster Session
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Aug 6, 2024

Develop Program Event and Poster Session

Olivia Kirkland speaks about her project, Platte River Basin Water Resources II, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Wilcutt with water transfer bag in docking module
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Oct 22, 1996

Astronaut Wilcutt with water transfer bag in docking module

STS079-335-001 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt traverses into Russia's Mir Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA Selects Astrobotic to Fly VIPER Rover to the Moon  (Media Resource Reel)
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Selects Astrobotic to Fly VIPER Rover to the Moon (Media Resource Reel)

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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NASA image: NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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NASA image: Nubian Sandstone Aquifer, Egypt
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May 24, 2021

Nubian Sandstone Aquifer, Egypt

The Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System is the world's largest fossil water aquifer system. It covers an estimated area...

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NASA image: Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose

To complete the structural qualification test campaign for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the liquid...

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NASA image: Fractured Blocks on a Crater Floor
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Jan 29, 2021

Fractured Blocks on a Crater Floor

This crater in Xanthe Terra is filled with material deposited by wind or water after the crater formed. The material...

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NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Comparison of Rain Gauges
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Comparison of Rain Gauges

A simple illustrative comparison of the number of rain gauges active worldwide. Taking all of the rain gauges...

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NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Coverage Swath
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Coverage Swath

This animation shows the coverage of TRMM compared to GPM and then dissolves into the GPM Constellation Swath animation.

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 1
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May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 1

This visual show how a raindrop falls through the atmosphere.

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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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