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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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK continue to install micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 16, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

This VIS image was collected at the height of summer. It is during this season that winds are able to move sand...

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NASA image: 2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation
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Nov 13, 2017

2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

Tracking the aerosols carried on the winds let scientists see the currents in our atmosphere. This visualization...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 15, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

This VIS image highlights the dune form/dune density aspects of Olypmia Undae. In the center there is a brighter,...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 9, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected during north polar spring. The crests of the dunes and other surfaces...

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NASA image: Comparing Sea Level During El Niño Events
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Oct 18, 2023

Comparing Sea Level During El Niño Events

These three maps based on satellite data show sea levels in the Pacific Ocean during developing El Niño events in...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 9, 2000

Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-729-045 (11-22 February 2000) ---This Earth scene from the Space Shuttle Endeavour features linear dunes in...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 7, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected early in north polar spring. The crests of the dunes are light...

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NASA image: iss012e15918
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Jan 24, 2006

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ISS012-E-15918 (24 Jan. 2006) --- Belle Isle and a portion of Newfoundland, Canada are featured in this image...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Captures Tropical Cyclones Tomas and Ului
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite Captures Tropical Cyclones Tomas and Ului

NASA Image acquired March 14 - 15, 2010 Two fierce tropical cyclones raged over the South Pacific Ocean in mid-March...

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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Jan 12, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-024557 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Male Atoll and Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean are featured in this image...

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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...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 18, 2006

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08179 (18 Nov. 2006) --- New Orleans, Louisiana is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 6, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected early in north polar spring. The crests of the dunes are light...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 14, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected during north polar summer. The dunes are now completely frost free and...

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NASA image: Crossing into the Lunar Farside
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Apr 6, 2026

Crossing into the Lunar Farside

art002e010014 (April 6, 2026) – A bright portion of the Moon is visible in this image. If you look closely, you can...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Rollout
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Nov 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Rollout

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is transported from the hangar at...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Stage 1 Motor Arrival/Offload
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Apr 19, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Stage 1 Motor Arrival/Offload

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers offload the first stage...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Stage 1 Motor Arrival/Offload
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Apr 19, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Stage 1 Motor Arrival/Offload

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers offload the first stage...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Stage 1 Motor Arrival/Offload
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Apr 19, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Stage 1 Motor Arrival/Offload

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers offload the first stage...

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NASA image: Rita Roars Through a Warm Gulf September 22, 2005
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Sep 22, 2005

Rita Roars Through a Warm Gulf September 22, 2005

This sea surface height map of the Gulf of Mexico, with the Florida peninsula on the right and the Texas-Mexico Gulf...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken during Expedition 16/STS-120 Joint Operations
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Oct 26, 2007

Earth Observations taken during Expedition 16/STS-120 Joint Operations

ISS016-E-008436 (26 Oct. 2007) --- Beirut Metropolitan Area, Lebanon is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Move to AIT
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Nov 17, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Move to AIT

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is placed on an assembly integration...

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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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