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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: Land Changes in Atchafalaya Bay
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Jul 21, 2017

Land Changes in Atchafalaya Bay

Since 1972, Landsat satellites have orbited our home planet, collecting data about the land surface we rely on....

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NASA image: Faces of GPM: Dalia Kirschbaum
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Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Dalia Kirschbaum

Learn about the exciting and diverse team that studies precipitation at NASA. Watch interviews with scientists and...

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NASA image: Faces of GPM: Engineers
Video
Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Engineers

A look at some of the engineers working on the GPM Core spacecraft. Beth Weinstein, Carlton Peters, and Lisa...

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NASA image: Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt
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Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt

Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist...

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NASA image: 5th Anniversary of Landsat 8's Launch
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Feb 9, 2018

5th Anniversary of Landsat 8's Launch

In its five years in space, Landsat 8 has racked up an impressive line of statistics. The satellite made 26,500...

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NASA image: Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia
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May 23, 2013

Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is drilling for a resource possibly more precious than oil. Over the last 24 years, it has tapped...

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NASA image: Dalhart, Texas 1972-2011
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Apr 30, 2012

Dalhart, Texas 1972-2011

A water-rich polka dot pattern takes over the traditional rectangular patchwork of fields in this 40 year sequence...

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NASA image: LDCM Long Swath: 4min
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May 15, 2013

LDCM Long Swath: 4min

Highlights of animation of Landsat data collected in one continuous pass over Europe, the Middle East, and Africa,...

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NASA image: LDCM Medina and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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May 15, 2013

LDCM Medina and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Medina and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as seen by the Landsat Data Continuity Mission on April 19, 2013. The...

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NASA image: LDCM Volga River
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May 15, 2013

LDCM Volga River

Ice on the Volga River is readily apparent in this animation of full-resolution Landsat data, collected on April 19,...

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NASA image: LDCM Lake Victoria and Mt. Elgon
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May 15, 2013

LDCM Lake Victoria and Mt. Elgon

The Kenyan side of Lake Victoria and Mt. Elgon in Uganda are featured in this short clip of full resolution Landsat...

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NASA image: LDCM Long Swath: 15min
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May 15, 2013

LDCM Long Swath: 15min

The "director's cut." Landsat collects data down to 30 meters per pixel, covering an area 185 kilometers wide. It...

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NASA image: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
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May 27, 2010

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

This short video reveals a space-based view of the burning oil rig, the spill, and the location through April 1,...

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NASA image: Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Dalia Kirschbaum
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Sep 26, 2012

Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Dalia Kirschbaum

A short video profile about research physical scientist Dalia Kirschbaum, who focuses on landslide modeling as well...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Southeast Asia
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Southeast Asia

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice

Meet Jim Rice, an astrogeologist whose work has taken him to every continent on the globe. Among the many activities...

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NASA image: New NASA Model Finds Landslide Threats in Near Real-Time During Heavy Rains
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Mar 22, 2018

New NASA Model Finds Landslide Threats in Near Real-Time During Heavy Rains

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher

Meet Jake Bleacher, an astrogeologist in the solar system exploration division at Goddard Space Flight Center. He...

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NASA image: Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space
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Apr 16, 2015

Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space

Landslides are among the most common and dramatic natural hazards, reshaping landscapes -- and anything in their...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Global
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Global

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Janel Thomas
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Sep 26, 2012

Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Janel Thomas

A short video profile of Janel Thomas. She was a member of NASA's Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes (GRIP)...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Global 2
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Global 2

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Americas
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Americas

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: GPM Applications: Tropical Cyclones
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Aug 27, 2012

GPM Applications: Tropical Cyclones

Water is fundamental to life on Earth. Knowing where and how much rain and snow falls globally is vital to...

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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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