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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: Nespoli in Kibo
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Apr 14, 2011

Nespoli in Kibo

ISS027-E-013094 (14 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-002
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Oct 6, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-002

NASA Conducts Airborne Science Aboard Zeppelin Airship: equipped with two imaging instruments enabling remote...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Soil in Different Weather
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Soil in Different Weather

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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NASA image: California Drought Effects on Sierra Trees Mapped by NASA
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Jun 27, 2016

California Drought Effects on Sierra Trees Mapped by NASA

California, reveals the devastating effect of California's ongoing drought on Sierra Nevada conifer forests. The map...

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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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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Erika Wright, education specialist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a briefing...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, answers a question...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Ellen Stofan, under secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution, speaks during a briefing on...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: KSC-94PC-1147
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Sep 13, 1994

KSC-94PC-1147

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, technicians in NASA’s AO Building on Cape...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Ellen Stofan, under secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution, speaks during a briefing on...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, answers a question...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Karen Fox moderates a briefing on NASA’s TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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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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