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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: Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming
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Nov 8, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming

Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions?...

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NASA image: Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015
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Jan 20, 2016

Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015

2015 was the warmest year since modern record-keeping began in 1880, according to a new analysis by NASA’s Goddard...

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist – a Pause in Warming?
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Oct 21, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist – a Pause in Warming?

Is there a pause in global warming? This question was posed to Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist Josh Willis as...

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NASA image: Is Climate Change the Same as Global Warming? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Jul 27, 2023

Is Climate Change the Same as Global Warming? We Asked A NASA Expert

Is climate change the same as global warming? They’re not exactly the same, but they are related. The warming of...

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NASA image: Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015
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Dec 8, 2017

Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015

2015 was the warmest year since modern record-keeping began in 1880, according to a new analysis by NASA’s Goddard...

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NASA image: Annual Global Temperature, 1880-2015
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Jan 20, 2016

Annual Global Temperature, 1880-2015

Earth's 2015 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern record keeping began in 1880, continuing a long-term...

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NASA image: Gavin Schmidt on 2015's Record Global Temperature
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Jan 20, 2016

Gavin Schmidt on 2015's Record Global Temperature

Earth's 2015 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern record keeping began in 1880, according to...

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NASA image: 2014 Warmest Year On Record
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Jan 16, 2015

2014 Warmest Year On Record

The year 2014 now ranks as the warmest on record since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Nine of...

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NASA image: Kirkenes, Norway
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Jul 9, 2013

Kirkenes, Norway

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the town of Kirkenes in northernmost Norway, with its 3400 inhabitants,...

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NASA image: Portrait of a Warming Ocean and Rising Sea Levels:<br />Trend of Sea Level Change 1993-2008
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Jul 31, 2008

Portrait of a Warming Ocean and Rising Sea Levels:<br />Trend of Sea Level Change 1993-2008

Warming water and melting land ice have raised global mean sea level 4.5 centimeters 1.7 inches from 1993 to 2008....

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NASA image: Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite ACRIMSAT Artist Concept
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Dec 21, 1999

Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite ACRIMSAT Artist Concept

The Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite, or ACRIMSAT, mission is a climate change investigation that measures...

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NASA image: IPCC Projections of Temperature and Precipitation in the 21st Century
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Sep 27, 2013

IPCC Projections of Temperature and Precipitation in the 21st Century

New data visualizations from the NASA Center for Climate Simulation and NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio show...

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NASA image: PREFIRE: A Mission to Better Understand Earth’s Polar Regions (Mission Overview)
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May 16, 2024

PREFIRE: A Mission to Better Understand Earth’s Polar Regions (Mission Overview)

NASA’s PREFIRE mission aims to improve global climate change predictions by expanding our understanding of heat loss...

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NASA image: Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Another Record Low
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Mar 22, 2017

Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Another Record Low

On March 7, 2017, Arctic sea ice reached its annual wintertime maximum extent, according to scientists at the...

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NASA image: NASA Catches April 1 Nor'easter over New England
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Apr 10, 2017

NASA Catches April 1 Nor'easter over New England

At the time of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory overpass (April 1, 2017, 0550 UTC), the...

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NASA image: 2014 Warmest Year On Record: Line Graph
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Jan 16, 2015

2014 Warmest Year On Record: Line Graph

This is a 15-second animated line graph showing the 5-year global average temperatures since 1880.

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NASA image: Sea Ice 2008
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Sep 25, 2008

Sea Ice 2008

Arctic sea ice declined this summer to its second smallest extent in the satellite era, suggesting that the record...

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NASA image: Equatorial Wave Line, Pacific Ocean
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Jan 19, 1993

Equatorial Wave Line, Pacific Ocean

STS054-95-042 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- The Equatorial Pacific Ocean is represented in this 70mm view. The international...

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NASA image: Gusev Crater
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Mar 13, 2003

Gusev Crater

Images from NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft were used to create this mosaic of nighttime infrared images of Gusev...

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NASA image: 2014: Warmest Year On Record
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Dec 8, 2017

2014: Warmest Year On Record

The year 2014 now ranks as the warmest on record since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Nine of...

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NASA image: What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
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Apr 29, 2022

What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)

Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation...

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NASA image: A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño
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May 26, 2017

A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño

El Niño is a recurring climate pattern characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Rising Heat [Episode 56]
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Jun 28, 2024

NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Rising Heat [Episode 56]

From soaring temperatures affecting agriculture and the ocean to the escalating frequency and intensity of heat...

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NASA image: Dust Storm Covers Opportunity
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Jun 10, 2018

Dust Storm Covers Opportunity

This global map of Mars shows a growing dust storm as of June 6, 2018. The map was produced by the Mars Color Imager...

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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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