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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.

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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: Tropical Storms Bud and Dera
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Apr 4, 2001

Tropical Storms Bud and Dera

Like dancers pirouetting in opposite directions, the rotational patterns of two different tropical storms are...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

TROPICS Rocket Lab Launches

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

NASA’s Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Technicians prepare NASA’s Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Technicians place NASA’s Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a...

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NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. NASA’s Time-Resolved...

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NASA image: TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal
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May 1, 2023

TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal

A wet dress rehearsal is underway for Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on...

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NASA image: TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal
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May 1, 2023

TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal

A wet dress rehearsal is underway for Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on...

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NASA image: TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal
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May 1, 2023

TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal

A wet dress rehearsal is underway for Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on...

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NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. NASA’s Time-Resolved...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing is in view inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Technicians check Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing is in view inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

With the umbilical tower in view, Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

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NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

With the umbilical tower in view, Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

TROPICS Rocket Launch

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NASA image: TROPICS - Wet Dress Rehearsal
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May 1, 2023

TROPICS - Wet Dress Rehearsal

TROPICS Wet Dress Rehearsal

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NASA image: CloudSat Profiles Tropical Storm Andrea
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May 10, 2007

CloudSat Profiles Tropical Storm Andrea

CloudSat's Cloud Profiling Radar captured a profile across Tropical Storm Andrea on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, near the...

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NASA image: Post-Tropical Cyclone Matthew
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Dec 8, 2017

Post-Tropical Cyclone Matthew

NASA Gets a Last Look at Post-Tropical Cyclone Matthew Before It was Swallowed Up Post-Tropical Cyclone Matthew was...

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NASA image: Launch of Cyclone-Tracking TROPICS CubeSats from New Zealand (Official NASA Broadcast)
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May 8, 2023

Launch of Cyclone-Tracking TROPICS CubeSats from New Zealand (Official NASA Broadcast)

The first pair of the agency’s TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Bonnie as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS
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Aug 12, 2004

Tropical Storm Bonnie as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS

Tropical storm Bonnie, Gulf of Mexico, captured on August 11 at 1:30am CDT. Located in the Gulf of Mexico, the...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba
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Aug 28, 2006

Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba

This infrared image shows Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Photos
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Apr 24, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Photos

Two CubeSats are encapsulated at the Rocket Lab facility in Mahia, New Zealand, on April 24, 2023, in preparation...

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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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