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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: Shaded Relief of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil
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Feb 14, 2000

Shaded Relief of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil

This topographic image acquired by SRTM shows an area south of the Sao Francisco River in Brazil. The scrub forest...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Surveys Hurricane Damage to Puerto Rico's Forests
Video
Jul 10, 2018

NASA Surveys Hurricane Damage to Puerto Rico's Forests

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria barreled across Puerto Rico with winds of up to 155 miles per hour and...

GSFC
NASA image: Smoke from California Sand and Soberanes Fires Observed by NASA MISR
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Jul 26, 2016

Smoke from California Sand and Soberanes Fires Observed by NASA MISR

The Sand Fire in the Santa Clarita Valley area of Southern California erupted on Friday, July 22, 2016, and rapidly...

JPL
NASA image: Mosaic of Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Mosaic of Antarctica

Antarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest place on Earth – and, during the austral summer, it is also the...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-97pc281
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Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc281

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: Shenandoah National Park
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Dec 8, 2017

Shenandoah National Park

On July 3, 1936, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt stood amidst the crowd in Big Meadows and officially dedicated...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-97pc283
Image
Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc283

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: winter storm hits mid-Atlantic region
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Dec 8, 2017

winter storm hits mid-Atlantic region

This image shows the strom system on Dec. 10, 2013 at 1445 UTC. According to the National Weather Service snow is...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Oct 16, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-019616 (16 Oct. 2008) --- A dust storm in Turkmenistan, Central Asia is featured in this image photographed...

JSC
NASA image: California Coastal Flooding Captured in SWOT Data
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Mar 5, 2024

California Coastal Flooding Captured in SWOT Data

A series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in February 2024, with record amounts of rainfall and...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's EMIT Collects Data on Mid-Atlanic Plant Communities
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Nov 14, 2024

NASA's EMIT Collects Data on Mid-Atlanic Plant Communities

Data collected by NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) on April 23, 2024, indicates the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97pc282
Image
Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc282

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Bebedauro, Brazil, Seasonal
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Bebedauro, Brazil, Seasonal

This is an X-band image showing seasonal changes at the hydrological test site of Bebedouro in Brazil. The image is...

JPL
NASA image: Pluto Icy Plains Captured in Highest-Resolution Views from New Horizons
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Jan 8, 2016

Pluto Icy Plains Captured in Highest-Resolution Views from New Horizons

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft continues to transmit the sharpest views of Pluto that it obtained (and recorded)...

JPL
NASA image: Most Amazing High Definition Image of Earth - Blue Marble 2012
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Dec 8, 2017

Most Amazing High Definition Image of Earth - Blue Marble 2012

January 25, 2012 *Updated February 2, 2012: According to Flickr, "The western hemisphere Blue Marble 2012 image...

GSFC
NASA image: Satellite View of Midwestern Snows
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite View of Midwestern Snows

This image from NOAA's GOES satellite shows the swaths of snow across the Midwest after the weekend storms (December...

GSFC
NASA image: SWOT in Orbit (Illustration)
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Dec 12, 2022

SWOT in Orbit (Illustration)

The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite is shown in orbit over Earth in this...

JPL
NASA image: Winter storm Hits Mid-Atlantic Region
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Dec 8, 2017

Winter storm Hits Mid-Atlantic Region

This full disc image of earth shows the strom system on Dec. 10, 2013 at 1445 UTC. According to the National Weather...

GSFC
NASA image: Cassini "Noodle" Mosaic of Saturn
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Jul 24, 2017

Cassini "Noodle" Mosaic of Saturn

This mosaic of images combines views captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft as it made the first dive of the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97pc280
Image
Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc280

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc284
Image
Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc284

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: Heat Wave Building Into the Ohio Valley and Eastern United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Heat Wave Building Into the Ohio Valley and Eastern United States

A very anomalous weather pattern is in place over the U.S. for mid-July. Trapped between an upper level ridge...

GSFC
NASA image: SWOT KaRIn Antenna Test
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Dec 12, 2022

SWOT KaRIn Antenna Test

Members of the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission test one of the antennas for the...

JPL
NASA image: SWOT KaRIn Antenna Deployment (Animation)
Image
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...

JPL
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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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