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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.

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NASA image: Snow Water Equivalent for Tuolumne River Basin
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May 2, 2013

Snow Water Equivalent for Tuolumne River Basin

NASA Airborne Snow Observatory measurements of snow water equivalent top image and snow albedo, or reflectivity...

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NASA image: Spatial Distribution of Tuolumne River Basin Mapped by Airborne Snow Observatory
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Dec 9, 2013

Spatial Distribution of Tuolumne River Basin Mapped by Airborne Snow Observatory

Spatial distribution of snow water equivalent across the Tuolumne River Basin from April 10 to June 1, 2013 as...

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NASA image: Tuolumne River Basin seen by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory
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May 2, 2013

Tuolumne River Basin seen by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory

Mt. Dana and Dana Plateau in the Tuolumne River Basin within Yosemite National Park, Calif., as seen out the window...

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NASA image: Lake Murray, Fly and Strickland River Basins, Papua, New Guinea
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Dec 1, 1991

Lake Murray, Fly and Strickland River Basins, Papua, New Guinea

Lake Murray, a manmade reservoir, lies between the Fly and Strickland River Basins, Papua, New Guinea (7.0S,...

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NASA image: Mississippi River, Yazoo Basin, Memphis, TN
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Jun 22, 1973

Mississippi River, Yazoo Basin, Memphis, TN

SL2-05-422 (22 June 1973) --- This section of the lower Mississippi River (34.0N, 90.0W) known as the Yazoo Basin,...

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NASA image: Global Accounting of Earth's River Storage and Flow
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Apr 26, 2024

Global Accounting of Earth's River Storage and Flow

A paper led by researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory estimates the total volume of water in Earth's rivers...

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NASA image: Develop Program Event and Poster Session
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Aug 6, 2024

Develop Program Event and Poster Session

Olivia Kirkland speaks about her project, Platte River Basin Water Resources II, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the...

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NASA image: Develop Program Event and Poster Session
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Aug 6, 2024

Develop Program Event and Poster Session

Olivia Kirkland speaks about her project, Platte River Basin Water Resources II, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the...

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NASA image: Sichuan Basin, China
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Nov 14, 2019

Sichuan Basin, China

In the northeast Sichuan province of China lies the Sichuan Basin, surrounded by mountains on all sides and drained...

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NASA image: 51F earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

51F earth observations

51F-37-059 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The mouth of the Betsiboka River in northwest Madagascar is seen. The estuary at...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0195
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0195
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the...

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NASA image: Snow Depth Depicted on Mt. Lyell by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory
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May 2, 2013

Snow Depth Depicted on Mt. Lyell by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory

A natural color image of Mt. Lyell, the highest point in the Tuolumne River Basin top image is compared with a...

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NASA image: The Bassac River surrounds Cù Lao Dung, a river islet district in southern Vietnam
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Oct 2, 2025

The Bassac River surrounds Cù Lao Dung, a river islet district in southern Vietnam

iss073e0818427 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- The Bassac River surrounds Cù Lao Dung, a river islet district in southern...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0197
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hundreds of birds, especially gray and white pelicans and cormorants, cover the water...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0197
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Feb 8, 2000

KSC00pp0197

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hundreds of birds, especially gray and white pelicans and cormorants, cover the water...

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NASA image: Godavari River Delta Panorama, Bay of Bengal, India
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Jan 19, 1993

Godavari River Delta Panorama, Bay of Bengal, India

STS054-80-024 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- As the Shuttle was passing southeast over the coast of India, approaching the Bay...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0192
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Birds by the score, especially gray and white pelicans, cormorants, sea gulls, herons...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0192
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Birds by the score, especially gray and white pelicans, cormorants, sea gulls, herons...

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NASA image: New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain
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Jun 22, 1973

New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain

SL2-05-397 (22 June 1973) --- New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain (31.0N, 91.0W) can...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3143
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin surfaces in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3144
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin's dorsal fin cuts through the water in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 30, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-025705 (30 Jan. 2009) --- Betsiboka River floods in Madagascar are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Sep 30, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-005504 (30 Sept. 2010) --- Syr Dar’ya River floodplain in Kazakhstan, central Asia is featured in this...

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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.
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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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