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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 Launch Broadcast
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Dec 16, 2022

SWOT Launch Broadcast

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) is launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Briefing
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Briefing

NASA, SpaceX, and Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) launch managers prepare for launch activities at...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Katherine Calvin, chief scientist and senior climate advisor, NASA, participates in a science briefing held by NASA...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Selma Cherchali, Earth observation program head, CNES, 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

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

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

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NASA image: SWOT Launch
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Dec 16, 2022

SWOT Launch

In this 8 minute exposure, A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT)...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX SWOT Isolated Launch and Landing Views
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Dec 16, 2022

NASA/SpaceX SWOT Isolated Launch and Landing Views

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) is launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff
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Dec 16, 2022

NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, soars upward after...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff
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Dec 16, 2022

NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, lifts off from Space...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff
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Dec 16, 2022

NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, lifts off from Space...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff
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Dec 16, 2022

NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, lifts off from Space...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff
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Dec 16, 2022

NASA/SpaceX SWOT Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, lifts off from Space...

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NASA image: International SWOT Earth Science Mission Media Reel
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Sep 2, 2022

International SWOT Earth Science Mission Media Reel

B-roll, animations, and soundbites for media and public use. The U.S.-European Surface Water and Ocean Topography...

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NASA image: SWOT: Impacting Communities for a Better Future
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Oct 27, 2022

SWOT: Impacting Communities for a Better Future

A new Earth science mission, led by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), will...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX SWOT - First Stage Booster Landing
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Dec 16, 2022

NASA/SpaceX SWOT - First Stage Booster Landing

The first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lands at Vandenberg Space Force Base's landing zone 4 following the...

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NASA image: SWOT KaRIn Antenna Deployment (Animation)
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Jan 3, 2023

SWOT KaRIn Antenna Deployment (Animation)

This video animation shows antennas for the Ka-band Radar Interferometer (KaRIn) instrument deploying on the Surface...

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NASA image: Earth Water Budget Animation
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Dec 9, 2022

Earth Water Budget Animation

Earth’s 370 quintillion gallons of water can be found all over the planet in lakes, rivers, glaciers, oceans, and...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Rising Seas [Episode 24]
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Nov 17, 2020

NASA Science Live: Rising Seas [Episode 24]

Sea levels across the globe are rising as a result of a changing climate — and the rate at which they are rising is...

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NASA image: Sea Level Visualization of Gulf Stream
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Mar 24, 2023

Sea Level Visualization of Gulf Stream

This visualization shows sea surface height measurements of the Gulf Stream off the coast of North Carolina and...

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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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