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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: NASA Satellite Captures 3-D View Of Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Satellite Captures 3-D View Of Hurricane Matthew

NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement Mission or GPM core satellite captured Hurricane Matthew in 3-D as it made...

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NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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NASA image: How a NASA Science Flight is No Ordinary Journey
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Mar 24, 2017

How a NASA Science Flight is No Ordinary Journey

A group of scientists and pilots conducted a series of science flights over Western Colorado for a new five-year...

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NASA image: GPM: For Good Measure
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Apr 7, 2013

GPM: For Good Measure

The need for measuring the when and where and how much of precipitation goes beyond our weekend plans. We also need...

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Feb 22, 2017

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iss050e052024 (02/22/2017) --- International Space Station crewmember Sergey Ryzhikov captured this image of Lake...

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NASA image: NASA's CloudSat Sees Tropical Storm Harvey in 3D
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Aug 29, 2017

NASA's CloudSat Sees Tropical Storm Harvey in 3D

Click on the image for larger animation NASA's CloudSat satellite flew over then-Tropical Storm Harvey on Aug. 26,...

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NASA image: NASA Captures Hurricane Harvey's Rainfall
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Aug 30, 2017

NASA Captures Hurricane Harvey's Rainfall

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory captured these images of Hurricane Harvey at 11:45 UTC...

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NASA image: Mount Whaleback Iron Ore Mine, Australia
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Jul 16, 2020

Mount Whaleback Iron Ore Mine, Australia

The Mount Whaleback open pit iron ore mine is located 6 km west of the town of Newman in the Pilbara region of...

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NASA image: NASA Captures Hurricane Harvey's Rainfall: Visualization
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Aug 30, 2017

NASA Captures Hurricane Harvey's Rainfall: Visualization

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory captured these images of Hurricane Harvey at 11:45 UTC...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Harvey Parked Over Southeast Texas Shown by Latest NASA AIRS Image
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Aug 28, 2017

Tropical Storm Harvey Parked Over Southeast Texas Shown by Latest NASA AIRS Image

The latest infrared image from NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite...

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NASA image: Martian Meanders and Scroll-Bars
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Mar 1, 2017

Martian Meanders and Scroll-Bars

This is a portion of an inverted fluvial channel in the region of Aeolis/Zephyria Plana, at the Martian equator....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Sep 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-005259 (28 Sept. 2010) --- Pyramid Lake in Nevada is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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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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Mar 2, 2006

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ISS012-E-23057 (2 March 2006) --- Ekuma River and Etosha Pan, Namibia are featured in this close-up image...

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NASA image: Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared   Sounder AIRS - Total Water Vapor Time Series
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Aug 30, 2004

Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS - Total Water Vapor Time Series

Born in the Atlantic, Hurricane Frances became a category 4 hurricane on August 31, 2004, as seen by the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Brazil’s Extreme Drought Seen From Space
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Oct 28, 2015

Brazil’s Extreme Drought Seen From Space

Empty water reservoirs, severe water rationing, and electrical blackouts are the new status quo in major cities...

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NASA image: COWVR, TEMPEST Track Tropical Cyclone Mandous
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Feb 23, 2023

COWVR, TEMPEST Track Tropical Cyclone Mandous

Data from two weather instruments developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California to provide...

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NASA image: The Dragon Storm
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Feb 24, 2005

The Dragon Storm

A large, bright and complex convective storm that appeared in Saturn's southern hemisphere in mid-September 2004 was...

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May 9, 2025

Ep384_Natural_Disaster_Response

Ep388_Natural Disaster Response Dane Turner Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Audio
Feb 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep413 Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

Ep413_Low Earth Orbit and Beyond Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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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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