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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: 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: 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: GPM: Our Wet Wide World
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Apr 12, 2013

GPM: Our Wet Wide World

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) is an international satellite mission to provide next-generation...

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NASA image: Mean Clear Air Precipitable Water, 500mb to TOA from AIRS data
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Mar 17, 2008

Mean Clear Air Precipitable Water, 500mb to TOA from AIRS data

Water vapor is the dominant greenhouse gas in our atmosphere. Mean clear air precipitable water, 500mb to top of...

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NASA image: GPM Gets Flake-y: Formation
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Feb 17, 2017

GPM Gets Flake-y: Formation

The Global Precipitation Measurement can help improve numerical weather predictions of snowfall by measuring the...

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NASA image: GPM Gets Flake-y: Growing
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Feb 17, 2017

GPM Gets Flake-y: Growing

The Global Precipitation Measurement can help improve numerical weather predictions of snowfall by measuring the...

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NASA image: TRMM at 15: The Reign of Rain
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Nov 27, 2012

TRMM at 15: The Reign of Rain

When it rains it pours, goes the saying, and for the last 15 years, the data on tropical rainfall have poured in....

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NASA image: GPM DPR First Light
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Mar 25, 2014

GPM DPR First Light

Extratropical cyclone in the Northwest Pacific observed by the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) on board the...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Joe Zagrodnik
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Dec 1, 2015

OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Joe Zagrodnik

From November 10 through December 21, NASA and university scientists are taking to the field to study wet winter...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Rachael Kroodsma
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Dec 1, 2015

OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Rachael Kroodsma

From November 10 through December 21, NASA and university scientists are taking to the field to study wet winter...

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NASA image: GPM: Journey to Launch: Unloading
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Nov 26, 2013

GPM: Journey to Launch: Unloading

An international satellite that will set a new standard for global precipitation measurements from space has...

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NASA image: North American Monsoon
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Aug 3, 2017

North American Monsoon

North America experiences a yearly monsoon weather system in late summer as moisture comes up from the west coast of...

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NASA image: Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt
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Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt

Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Māhia, New Zealand on May 8 at 1 p.m. New Zealand...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Māhia, New Zealand on May 8 at 1 p.m. New Zealand...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 8, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket is poised for launch atop Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand. Launch time...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket soars upward after liftoff from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

The engines of the first stage of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket ignite as the rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at 11:46 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at 11:46 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

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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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