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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: Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 2
Video
May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 2

This animation illustrates the shape of a raindrop.

GSFC
NASA image: Anatomy of a Raindrop
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May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop

This short video explains how a raindrop falls through the atmosphere and why a more accurate look at raindrops can...

GSFC
NASA image: Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 1
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May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 1

This visual show how a raindrop falls through the atmosphere.

GSFC
NASA image: Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?
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Mar 31, 2016

Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?

Not all raindrops are created equal. The size of falling raindrops depends on several factors, including where the...

GSFC
NASA image: Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms: Animation
Video
Mar 31, 2016

Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms: Animation

This is a conceptual animation showing how the size and distribution of raindrops varies within a storm. The...

GSFC
NASA image: Raindrops of Sand in Copernicus Crater
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Apr 10, 2013

Raindrops of Sand in Copernicus Crater

The dark features here look like raindrops, but are actually sand dunes in Copernicus Crater. This observation is...

JPL
NASA image: Gamma-Ray "Raindrops" from Flaring Blazar
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Dec 8, 2017

Gamma-Ray "Raindrops" from Flaring Blazar

This visualization shows gamma rays detected during 3C 279's big flare by the LAT instrument on NASA's Fermi...

GSFC
NASA image: RainCube Collects First Storm Data
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Sep 25, 2018

RainCube Collects First Storm Data

The first data from RainCube, a tiny weather satellite. RainCube is a prototype for a possible fleet of future small...

JPL
NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard
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Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0852
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May 31, 2002

KSC-02pd0852

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is poised for launch at Pad 39A after mission managers...

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NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended B-Roll
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Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended B-Roll

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended Interviews
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Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended Interviews

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: Disaster Management: Rapid Dry-Up of Rainwater on Land Surface Leading to the Santa Barbara Wildfire
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May 8, 2009

Disaster Management: Rapid Dry-Up of Rainwater on Land Surface Leading to the Santa Barbara Wildfire

Wildfires are a recurring natural hazard faced by Californians. In Santa Barbara County, a wildfire, called the...

JPL
NASA image: Fundamental Physics
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Feb 9, 2003

Fundamental Physics

This image depicts the formation of multiple whirlpools in a sodium gas cloud. Scientists who cooled the cloud and...

MSFC
Audio
Jan 31, 2025

HWHAP Ep370_Spaceflight_Adaptation

Host (Courtney Beasley): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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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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