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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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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission shirt is seen drying in the mid-day sun outside the Sun Pearl...

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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A building designed to look like a space shuttle is seen a few kilometers outside of the Tanegashima Space Center...

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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Space themed signs are seen along the roads to and from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima...

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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A sign guides travelers to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC),...

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Nov 25, 2010

JAXA HTV2 images

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Nov 25, 2010

JAXA HTV2 images

JSC2010-E-188664 (25 Nov. 2010) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle 2 (Kounotori 2) is pictured during media day at the...

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Nov 25, 2010

JAXA HTV2 images

JSC2010-E-188665 (25 Nov. 2010) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle 2 (Kounotori 2) is pictured during media day at the...

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Feb 22, 2014

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A roadside sign shows visitors of Minamitane Town various locations for activities, including the viewing of rocket...

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Feb 22, 2014

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A sign with a model of the Japanese H-IIB rocket welcomes visitors to Minamitane Town, one of only a few small towns...

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Feb 22, 2014

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Roadside flags welcome the NASA team and visitors to Minamitame Town, one of only a few small towns located outside...

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Feb 22, 2014

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A small roadside park honoring spaceflight is seen in Minamitane Town, Saturday Feb. 22, 2014, Tanegashima Island,...

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Feb 22, 2014

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A roadside sign announces the upcoming launch of an H-IIA rocket carrying the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM)...

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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A jogger runs past a sign welcoming NASA and other visitors to Minamitane Town on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima...

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Feb 23, 2014

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Minamitane elementary school girls pose for a photo in front of a sign featuring the town's mascot "Chuta-kun",...

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Feb 26, 2014

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Chief officers from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA met on...

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Feb 27, 2014

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Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, center, tours the Tanegashima...

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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The Ebisu Shrine, the first shrine in a traditional San-ja Mairi, or Three Shrine Pilgrimage, is seen just after...

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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) team members bow at the Ebisu Shrine, the first shrine in a traditional...

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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Masahiro Kojima, GPM Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar project manager, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),...

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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

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Feb 26, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A daruma doll is seen on the desk of Masahiro Kojima, GPM Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar project manager, Japan...

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Feb 24, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Launch pad 1 is seen at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 in Tanegashima, Japan. A...

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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation...

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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation...

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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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