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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: Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight
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Dec 7, 2015

Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight

The Meteorological Measurement System, or MMS instrument measures the data of wind and temperatures in real-time...

ARC
NASA image: Neutron Spectrometer Measurements
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Nov 30, 2012

Neutron Spectrometer Measurements

Neutron Spectrometer Measurements

JPL
NASA image: Elevation Measurement Profile of Mars
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Jan 7, 1999

Elevation Measurement Profile of Mars

Elevation Measurement Profile of Mars

JPL
NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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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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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Measurement Systems Laboratory
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Sep 22, 2021

NASA Langley Research Center Measurement Systems Laboratory

Langley’s newly built Measurement Systems Laboratory will serve as the primary research and development location for...

LRC
NASA image: SLAMMD Body Mass Measurement
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Jun 11, 2013

SLAMMD Body Mass Measurement

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 36 flight engineer,performs a Space Linear Acceleration Mass Measurement Device...

JSC
NASA image: Ultrasonic Measurement System
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Feb 26, 2020

Ultrasonic Measurement System

Ultrasonic Measurement System. Ultrasonic measurement system will enable simultaneous measurement of temperature,...

GRC
NASA image: Measurements of the Martian Winds for Three Seasons
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Jan 7, 1999

Measurements of the Martian Winds for Three Seasons

Measurements of the Martian Winds for Three Seasons

JPL
NASA image: Taking the Measure of Impact Craters on Mercury
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Jul 7, 2011

Taking the Measure of Impact Craters on Mercury

Taking the Measure of Impact Craters on Mercury

JPL
NASA image: Using Shadows to Measure Crater Depths
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Jul 7, 2011

Using Shadows to Measure Crater Depths

Using Shadows to Measure Crater Depths

JPL
NASA image: ITCS - Measurement Valve Parameters in the Node 3
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Jan 11, 2013

ITCS - Measurement Valve Parameters in the Node 3

View during Internal Thermal Control System (ITCS) - Measuring valve parameters in the Node 3. Photo was taken...

JSC
NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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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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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
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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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
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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NASA image: Space Acceleration Measurement System, SAMS Flight Hardware, ...
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Dec 21, 1989

Space Acceleration Measurement System, SAMS Flight Hardware, ...

Space Acceleration Measurement System, SAMS Flight Hardware, Unit A

GRC
NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Art Azarbarzin, NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) project manager talks during a technical briefing for...

GSFC
NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The entrance sign to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) is seen a week...

HQ
NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Topiary shaped into the logo of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seen at the Tanegashima Space...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The launch pads at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center are seen a week ahead of...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The sun sets just outside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) a week...

HQ
NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) lighthouse is seen on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima Island, Japan. A...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 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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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A light house and weather station is seen at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space...

HQ
NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
Image
Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The Takesaki Observation Center is seen at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center...

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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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