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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 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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

Vincent W. Converse of Rockford, Illinois proposed Skylab's student experiment ED-74, Mass Measurement, to measure...

MSFC
NASA image: OCI Optical Alignment Measurements
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Nov 17, 2022

OCI Optical Alignment Measurements

Optical engineer, Maurice Stancil, performs final optical alignment metrology measurements prior to the Ocean Color...

GSFC
NASA image: OCI Optical Measurements
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May 10, 2022

OCI Optical Measurements

Optical technician, Timothy Madison, uses a theodolite to perform optical measurements on the Ocean Color Instrument...

GSFC
NASA image: OCO-3's First CO2 Measurements
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Jul 12, 2019

OCO-3's First CO2 Measurements

This image shows CO2 over the United States during OCO-3's first few days of science data collection. These initial...

JPL
NASA image: AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the Pathfinder-Plus' turbulence measurement flights.
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Aug 31, 2005

AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the Pathfinder-Plus' turbulence measurement flights.

AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the...

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

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Masahiro Kojima, GPM Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar project manager, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),...

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

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A daruma doll is seen on the desk of Masahiro Kojima, GPM Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar project manager, Japan...

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

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Masahiro Kojima, GPM Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar project manager, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),...

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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 wash their hands before praying at the Houman Shrine, the...

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

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Art Azarbarzin, NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) project manager, left, participates in the GPM Launch...

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

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Members of the weather team prepare reports for the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory Launch...

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NASA image: TMS delivered for A-3 Test Stand
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Mar 17, 2010

TMS delivered for A-3 Test Stand

A state-of-the-art thrust measurement system for the A-3 Test Stand under construction at NASA's John C. Stennis...

SSC
NASA image: Curiosity First Radiation Measurements on Mars
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Aug 8, 2012

Curiosity First Radiation Measurements on Mars

Like a human working in a radiation environment, NASA Curiosity rover carries its own version of a dosimeter to...

JPL
NASA image: Temperature Measurements Taken by Phoenix Spacecraft
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Sep 30, 2008

Temperature Measurements Taken by Phoenix Spacecraft

This chart plots the minimum daily atmospheric temperature measured by NASA Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft since...

JPL
NASA image: With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on a turbulence measurement research flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on a turbulence measurement research flight.

With its sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric aircraft soars under a blue...

AFRC
NASA image: AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a turbulence measurement flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a turbulence measurement flight.

AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a...

AFRC
NASA image: Variations of DAN Measurements Along Curiosity Traverse
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Mar 18, 2013

Variations of DAN Measurements Along Curiosity Traverse

This chart graphs measurements made by the Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons DAN instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

JPL
NASA image: GRACE Measures Groundwater Changes Across the U.S.
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Jun 13, 2013

GRACE Measures Groundwater Changes Across the U.S.

Groundwater storage trends around the United States as measured by the NASA/German Aerospace Center Gravity Recovery...

JPL
NASA image: TMS installation at A-1 Test Stand
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Mar 3, 2010

TMS installation at A-1 Test Stand

Stennis Space Center employees maneuver a new thrust measurement system in preparation for its installation on the...

SSC
NASA image: TMS installation at A-1 Test Stand
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Mar 3, 2010

TMS installation at A-1 Test Stand

A new thrust measurement system is lifted onto the A-1 Test Stand deck at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center in...

SSC
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...

GSFC
NASA image: The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft as it flies over Rogers Dry Lake.
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Aug 31, 2005

The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft as it flies over Rogers Dry Lake.

The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar...

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NASA image: The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research...

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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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