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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: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Senior Engineer Steve Faluotico works on the SPURS buoy prior to it being...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, right, is welcomed by Japan...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A full size model of an H-II rocket is seen at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Autonomous wave gliders are seen onboard the the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution research vessel Knorr on...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Scientist Dave Fratantoni works on the EcoMapper AUVs (autonomous underwater...

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NASA image: Earth observations of the Bahamas and Florida taken during STS-99
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Mar 9, 2000

Earth observations of the Bahamas and Florida taken during STS-99

STS099-729-086 (11-22 February 2000) ---In this 70mm frame photographed by one of the STS-99 crew members, the city...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX DC-8 in Flight
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Nov 13, 2015

OLYMPEX DC-8 in Flight

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Sean Whelan, a Marine Technician for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, prepares CTD instruments used to...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
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Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A building designed to look like a space shuttle is seen a few kilometers outside of the Tanegashima Space Center...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A jogger runs past a sign welcoming NASA and other visitors to Minamitane Town on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Chip Beniot, left, and Ken Decoteau, both of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, move scientific instruments...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Clyde Woodall, NASA GPM launch services, is seen during the all-day launch simulation for the Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX Field Campaign B-Roll: Washington State Landscape
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Nov 11, 2015

OLYMPEX Field Campaign B-Roll: Washington State Landscape

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Scientific instruments are loaded onboard the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr on...

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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 walk with their offering of sake to the Houman Shrine, the...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A rocket is seen at the entrance to the visitor's center of the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC), Sunday, Feb. 23,...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Senior Scientist Ray Schmitt, left, and NASA Physical Oceanography Program...

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NASA image: Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 10, 2005

Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISC011-E-08472 (10 June 2005) --- From 225 miles above Earth, the crew members aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Space themed signs are seen along the roads to and from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A rocket is seen at the entrance to the visitor's center of the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC), Sunday, Feb. 23,...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Ken Decoteau, left, and Chip Beniot, both of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, move scientific instruments...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

NASA Physical Oceanography Program Scientist Eric Lindstrom inspects an autonomous wave glider onboard the Woods...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
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Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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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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