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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: NASA CloudSat Looks Hurricane Nichole in the Eye
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Oct 14, 2016

NASA CloudSat Looks Hurricane Nichole in the Eye

NASA's CloudSat satellite completed an eye overpass of Hurricane Nicole on Oct. 12, 2016, at 10:55 a.m. PDT (17:55...

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NASA image: Hurricane Isabel, AIRS Infrared and SeaWinds                          Scatterometer Data Combined
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Sep 20, 2003

Hurricane Isabel, AIRS Infrared and SeaWinds Scatterometer Data Combined

These two images show Hurricane Isabel as viewed by AIRS and SeaWinds scatterometers on NASA ADEOS-2 and QuikScat...

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NASA image: Hurricane Isabel, Amount of Atmospheric Water Vapor Observed By AIRS
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Sep 20, 2003

Hurricane Isabel, Amount of Atmospheric Water Vapor Observed By AIRS

This false-color image shows the amount of atmospheric water vapor observed by AIRS two weeks prior to the passage...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Images Tropical Storm Barry Before Landfall
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Jul 12, 2019

NASA's AIRS Images Tropical Storm Barry Before Landfall

NASA's AIRS instrument imaged Tropical Storm Barry on the afternoon of July 12, 2019, a day before the storm is...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Images Cyclone Fani Before Landfall
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May 2, 2019

NASA's AIRS Images Cyclone Fani Before Landfall

This image shows Tropical Cyclone Fani just off the east coast of India in the Bay of Bengal. NASA's Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Pre-Monsoon Drought and Heat Waves in India
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Sep 12, 2015

Pre-Monsoon Drought and Heat Waves in India

In June 2015, news organizations around the world reported on a deadly heat wave in India that killed more than...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Image of Japan Captured March 11, 2011
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite Image of Japan Captured March 11, 2011

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Japan one hour and 41 minutes before the quake hit. At the time Aqua passed...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Soudelor Reach Category 5 Typhoon Status
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Soudelor Reach Category 5 Typhoon Status

NASA's Aqua satellite and RapidScat instrument analyzed Super typhoon Soudelor's extent and winds as it reached...

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NASA image: Study Uses MODIS Data to Determine Belize Coral Reef Risk
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Apr 5, 2023

Study Uses MODIS Data to Determine Belize Coral Reef Risk

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured this...

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NASA image: AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate
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May 4, 2022

AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite has been scanning Earth for 20 years...

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NASA image: iss061e051961
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Nov 20, 2019

iss061e051961

iss061e051961 (11/20/2019) --- An external view of the deployment of the AQT-D CubeSat from the JEM Small Satellite...

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NASA image: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
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May 27, 2010

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

This short video reveals a space-based view of the burning oil rig, the spill, and the location through April 1,...

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NASA image: Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View
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Dec 8, 2017

Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View

NASA image acquired May 8, 2010 at 13 :35 UTC Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland Satellite: Aqua...

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NASA image: Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View.jpg [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View.jpg [detail]

NASA image acquired May 8, 2010 at 13 :35 UTC Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland Satellite: Aqua...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1050
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From an upper level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1049
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1049

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From an upper level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: Cloud vortices
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Nov 2, 2015

Cloud vortices

Cloud vortices off Heard Island, south Indian Ocean. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)...

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NASA image: NASA Catches Tropical Storm Leslie and Hurricane Michael in the Atlantic
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Catches Tropical Storm Leslie and Hurricane Michael in the Atlantic

This visible image of Tropical Storm Leslie and Hurricane Michael was taken by the MODIS instrument aboard both...

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NASA image: Near-Infrared Image of Typhoon Usagi Between Taiwan and the Philippines
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Dec 8, 2017

Near-Infrared Image of Typhoon Usagi Between Taiwan and the Philippines

On Sept. 21, Typhoon Usagi was moving between the northern Philippines and Taiwan when NASA's Aqua satellite passed...

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NASA image: The Turbulent Bering Sea [full frame]
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Dec 8, 2017

The Turbulent Bering Sea [full frame]

Large blooms of phytoplankton (likely coccolithophores) surrounded the 51-kilometer-long St. Matthew Island in the...

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NASA image: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Trapped in Clouds
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Trapped in Clouds

NASA's Aqua satellite captured this image of the clouds over Canada. Entwined within the clouds is the smoke...

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NASA image: Violent Storm Strikes Western Europe
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Dec 8, 2017

Violent Storm Strikes Western Europe

Image acquired February 27, 2010: An extratropical cyclone named Xynthia brought hurricane-force winds and high...

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NASA image: Tropical Cyclone Gelane
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Cyclone Gelane

Image acquired February 19, 2010: Tropical Cyclone Gelane had sustained winds of 125 knots (230 kilometers per hour)...

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NASA image: The Turbulent Bering Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

The Turbulent Bering Sea [detail]

Large blooms of phytoplankton (likely coccolithophores) surrounded the 51-kilometer-long St. Matthew Island in the...

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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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