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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 Image Shows a Slightly Stronger Emily
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Aug 2, 2011

NASA Image Shows a Slightly Stronger Emily

NASA Aqua spacecraft continues to track the gradual organization of Tropical Storm Emily, as seen in this image...

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NASA image: Warm Ocean Temperatures Blanket the Far-Western Pacific
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Mar 28, 2001

Warm Ocean Temperatures Blanket the Far-Western Pacific

Data taken during a 10-day collection cycle ending March 9, 2001, show that above-normal sea-surface heights and...

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NASA image: Pacific Decadal Oscillation Still Rules in Pacific; No Niño Anytime Soon
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Aug 27, 2001

Pacific Decadal Oscillation Still Rules in Pacific; No Niño Anytime Soon

These data, taken during a 10-day collection cycle ending August 18, 2001, show that above-normal sea-surface...

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NASA image: Pacific Shows Signs of Morphing From Warm El Nino To Cool La Nina
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Mar 2, 2007

Pacific Shows Signs of Morphing From Warm El Nino To Cool La Nina

New data of sea-level heights from early February, 2007, by the Jason altimetric satellite show that the tropical...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Strong, Long-lasting La Niña Just Fading Away, June 19, 2000
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Jul 6, 2000

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Strong, Long-lasting La Niña Just Fading Away, June 19, 2000

After dominating the tropical Pacific Ocean for more than two years, the 1998-2000 La Niña cool pool is continuing...

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NASA image: SeaWinds Radar Clocks Hurricane Dora Wind Speeds
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Aug 25, 1999

SeaWinds Radar Clocks Hurricane Dora Wind Speeds

The SeaWinds instrument onboard NASA new QuikScat ocean-viewing satellite captured this image of Hurricane Dora in...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Image Shows Isaac Inflow and Outflow
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Aug 29, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Image Shows Isaac Inflow and Outflow

NASA Terra spacecraft recorded low-level wind speeds of up to 75 miles per hour 65 knots from cloud motion observed...

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NASA image: NASA Image Captures Emily Trek Toward Hispaniola
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Aug 3, 2011

NASA Image Captures Emily Trek Toward Hispaniola

Tropical Storm Emily continues its march toward Hispaniola, which it is expected to reach later on Aug. 3. NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Spots Hurricane Hermine Approaching Florida
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Sep 1, 2016

NASA MISR Spots Hurricane Hermine Approaching Florida

On the afternoon of Sept. 1, 2016, Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Images Cyclone Kenneth over Mozambique
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Apr 25, 2019

NASA's AIRS Images Cyclone Kenneth over Mozambique

This infrared image from NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) shows the temperature of clouds or the surface...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 2, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 2, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 2, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 2, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss069e086460
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Sep 9, 2023

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iss069e086460 (Sept. 9, 2023) --- Tropical storm Jova is pictured in Pacific Ocean from the International Space...

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NASA image: Moon set over earth limb
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Jul 14, 1995

Moon set over earth limb

STS070-701-070 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- Dark surfaces of lunar mare can be identified on the ?tiny? Moon in the center...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 flys over Hurricane Dennis during TSCP mission.
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Jul 6, 2005

NASA ER-2 flys over Hurricane Dennis during TSCP mission.

The NASA ER-2 airplane flew over hurricane Dennis as part of the Tropical Cloud Systems and Processes "TSCP"...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 8, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E183985 (05/08/2015) --- Typhoon Noul from a camera aboard the International Space Station taken by the...

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NASA image: Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Aug 17, 2023

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Indonesia produces two thirds of the world's nickel from open pit mines. In southeast Sulawesi, about 50 nickel...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 1, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Lake Poelela on the coast of the Mozambique Channel
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Oct 20, 2024

Lake Poelela on the coast of the Mozambique Channel

iss072e095378 (Oct. 20, 2024) --- Lake Poelela (lower right) in Mozambique's tropical climate on the coast of the...

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NASA image: iss009e17739
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Aug 11, 2004

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ISS009-E-17739 (11 August 2004) --- Tropical Storm Bonnie in the Gulf of Mexico. A crew member's digital still...

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NASA image: iss009e17738
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Aug 11, 2004

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ISS009-E-17738 (11 August 2004) --- Tropical Storm Bonnie in the Gulf of Mexico. A crew member's digital still...

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NASA image: iss009e17734
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Aug 11, 2004

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ISS009-E-17734 (11 August 2004) --- Tropical Storm Bonnie in the Gulf of Mexico. A crew member's digital still...

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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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