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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: Aqua Satellite Orbiting Earth Artist Concept
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May 8, 2002

Aqua Satellite Orbiting Earth Artist Concept

NASA Aqua satellite carries six state-of-the-art instruments in a near-polar low-Earth orbit. Aqua is seen in this...

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NASA image: NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire
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Aug 27, 2013

NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire

The plume of carbon monoxide pollution from the Rim Fire burning in and near Yosemite National Park, Calif., shows a...

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NASA image: NASA Aqua Spacecraft Captures Start of West Coast Atmospheric River Event
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Nov 29, 2012

NASA Aqua Spacecraft Captures Start of West Coast Atmospheric River Event

NASA Aqua spacecraft captured this infrared image of the first of a series of storms approaching the Pacific...

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NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Celebrates 10th Annivesary
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Celebrates 10th Annivesary

NASA's Aqua Satellite Celebrates 10th Anniversary The Aqua satellite mission has proved to be a major component of...

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NASA image: Hurricane Isadore
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Sep 26, 2002

Hurricane Isadore

Hurricane Isidore as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounding System AIRS on NASA Aqua in 2002....

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NASA image: Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as Detected with AIRS Data
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Jul 24, 2007

Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as Detected with AIRS Data

Sulfur dioxide plume from the Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009
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Jun 30, 2009

Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009

This image represents the total precipitable water vapor for May 2009 as observed by JPL Atmospheric Infrared...

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NASA image: Typhoon Saomai as seen by AIRS
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Aug 10, 2006

Typhoon Saomai as seen by AIRS

This is an infrared image of Typhoon Saomai from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite on...

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NASA image: AIRS Detection of Dust: Global Map for July 2003
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Jul 24, 2007

AIRS Detection of Dust: Global Map for July 2003

Detection of dust: global map for July 2003 from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite.

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NASA image: Carbon Monoxide from the Australian Fires of Feb 2009 as seen by AIRS
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Feb 19, 2009

Carbon Monoxide from the Australian Fires of Feb 2009 as seen by AIRS

Carbon monoxide from the Australian fires of February, 2009, as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on...

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NASA image: Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009
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Jun 30, 2009

Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009

This image represents the total precipitable water vapor for May, 2009 as observed by JPL Atmospheric Infrared...

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NASA image: AIRS-Retrieved Global Tropospheric Methane for August 2005
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Jul 24, 2007

AIRS-Retrieved Global Tropospheric Methane for August 2005

Global tropospheric methane for August 2005 retrieved from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite.

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NASA image: AIRS Collects Data and Creates a Temperature Profile
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Sep 17, 2008

AIRS Collects Data and Creates a Temperature Profile

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua satellite collects data and creates a temperature profile,...

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NASA image: AIRS Mid-Tropospheric CO2, Version 5, July 2003
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May 16, 2007

AIRS Mid-Tropospheric CO2, Version 5, July 2003

AIRS mid-tropospheric CO2, Version 5, July 2003 from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite.

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NASA image: Hurricane Katrina as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS
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Aug 30, 2005

Hurricane Katrina as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS

Infrared image of Hurricane Katrina captured by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder onboard NASA Aqua satellite in...

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NASA image: Supertyphoon Pongsona Isotherms
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Aug 13, 2008

Supertyphoon Pongsona Isotherms

Supertyphoon Pongsona isotherms as it hit the island of Guam, December of 2002, from the Atmospheric Infrared...

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NASA image: Global Daytime Air Temperature for May 2009
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Jun 30, 2009

Global Daytime Air Temperature for May 2009

This image shows average daytime temperatures in May, 2009, as observed by JPL Atmospheric Infrared Sounder on NASA...

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NASA image: Transport of Dust from China Dust Storm of April 2006
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Aug 6, 2008

Transport of Dust from China Dust Storm of April 2006

Transport of dust from China Dust Storm of April 2006, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: AIRS Global Map of Carbon Dioxide from Space
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May 18, 2007

AIRS Global Map of Carbon Dioxide from Space

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS instrument on NASA Aqua spacecraft is also being used by scientists to observe...

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NASA image: Viewing a California Storm
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Mar 11, 2003

Viewing a California Storm

Visible image of a California storm in March, 2003, as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: Carbon Monoxide from California Wildfire -  a Visualization Created Using Data from NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
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Jul 22, 2008

Carbon Monoxide from California Wildfire - a Visualization Created Using Data from NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder

Carbon monoxide from California wildfire, a visualization created using data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder...

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NASA image: Transport of Carbon Monoxide Generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004
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Aug 14, 2008

Transport of Carbon Monoxide Generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004

A series of maps of the transport of carbon monoxide generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004, created by data from the...

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NASA image: Yasi Fury Rakes Northeastern Australia
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Feb 3, 2011

Yasi Fury Rakes Northeastern Australia

Powerful Tropical Cyclone Yasi fury rakes Northeastern Australia in February, 2011, as seen by the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Hurricane Dean
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Aug 15, 2007

Hurricane Dean

Visible image of Hurricane Dean, at the coast of Mexico from Manzanillo to Mazatlan in August, 2007, from...

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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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