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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: Vapor Deposition Rig
Image
Jan 27, 2015

Vapor Deposition Rig

The Plasma Spray-Physical Vapor Deposition (PS-PVD) Rig at NASA Glenn Research Center. The rig helps develop...

GRC
NASA image: Eyeing the Sky Water Vapor
Image
Jul 14, 2008

Eyeing the Sky Water Vapor

Eyeing the Sky Water Vapor

JPL
NASA image: Water Vapor & Particles Over Enceladus
Image
Aug 30, 2005

Water Vapor & Particles Over Enceladus

Water Vapor & Particles Over Enceladus

JPL
NASA image: Seasonal Trend in Water Vapor Seen from Orbit
Image
Dec 13, 2004

Seasonal Trend in Water Vapor Seen from Orbit

Seasonal Trend in Water Vapor Seen from Orbit

JPL
NASA image: Scanning High in the Sky for Concentrations of Water Vapor
Video
Dec 4, 2015

Scanning High in the Sky for Concentrations of Water Vapor

The Diode Laser Hygrometer, or DLH is an instrument uses a laser sensor to detect concentrations of water vapor in...

ARC
NASA image: Water Vapor Over Europa
Image
Dec 12, 2013

Water Vapor Over Europa

This graphic shows the location of water vapor detected over Europa south pole in observations taken by NASA Hubble...

JPL
NASA image: Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009
Image
Jun 30, 2009

Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009

This image represents the total precipitable water vapor for May 2009 as observed by JPL Atmospheric Infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009
Image
Jun 30, 2009

Global Total Precipitable Water Vapor for May 2009

This image represents the total precipitable water vapor for May, 2009 as observed by JPL Atmospheric Infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Feb 21, 1992

Microgravity

Vapor Crystal Growth System developed in IML-1, Mercuric Iodide Crystal grown in microgravity FES/VCGS (Fluids...

MSFC
NASA image: Artist Concept of Europa Water Vapor Plume
Image
Dec 12, 2013

Artist Concept of Europa Water Vapor Plume

This is an artist concept of a plume of water vapor thought to be ejected off the frigid, icy surface of the Jovian...

JPL
NASA image: Global Views of Atmospheric Water Vapor:<br />First Data from OSTM/Jason-2 Advanced Microwave Radiometer
Image
Jul 15, 2008

Global Views of Atmospheric Water Vapor:<br />First Data from OSTM/Jason-2 Advanced Microwave Radiometer

Global Views of Atmospheric Water Vapor:First Data from OSTM/Jason-2 Advanced Microwave Radiometer

JPL
NASA image: Quasar Drenched in Water Vapor Artist Concept
Image
Aug 31, 2012

Quasar Drenched in Water Vapor Artist Concept

Artist concept illustrates a quasar, or feeding black hole, similar to APM 08279+5255, where astronomers discovered...

JPL
NASA image: Water Vapor Transport, June through November  2005 Movie
Image
Nov 18, 2008

Water Vapor Transport, June through November 2005 Movie

This visualization from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite shows variations in the three...

JPL
NASA image: Hurricane Isabel, Amount of Atmospheric Water Vapor Observed By AIRS
Image
Sep 20, 2003

Hurricane Isabel, Amount of Atmospheric Water Vapor Observed By AIRS

This false-color image shows the amount of atmospheric water vapor observed by AIRS two weeks prior to the passage...

JPL
NASA image: CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION CVD REACTION CHAMBER
Image
Mar 12, 1989

CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION CVD REACTION CHAMBER

Shigehiro Nishino -- Visiting faculty fellow Dr. Shigehiro Nishino introduced the Lewis team to a unique chemical...

GRC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 24, 1992

Microgravity

Ampoule view of the Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS) Furnace. Used on IML-1 International Microgravity Laboratory...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 24, 1992

Microgravity

Overall view of the Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS) Furnace. Used on IML-1 International Microgravity Laboratory...

MSFC
NASA image: Water Vapor Reaches Mars' Middle Atmosphere During Global Dust Storm
Image
Jan 23, 2018

Water Vapor Reaches Mars' Middle Atmosphere During Global Dust Storm

Rising air during a 2007 global dust storm on Mars lofted water vapor into the planet's middle atmosphere,...

JPL
NASA image: Microwave Limb Sounder/El Niño Watch - Water Vapor Measurement, October, 1997
Image
Oct 30, 1997

Microwave Limb Sounder/El Niño Watch - Water Vapor Measurement, October, 1997

This image shows atmospheric water vapor in Earth upper troposphere, about 10 kilometers 6 miles above the surface,...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Feb 16, 1994

Microgravity

These Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA) trays were first flown in the Thermal Enclosure System (TES) during the USMP-2...

MSFC
NASA image: SSPFammonia
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Sep 1, 2010

SSPFammonia

Exterior view of the Ammonia Vapor Containment Building

KSC
NASA image: SSPFammoniaVap
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Sep 1, 2010

SSPFammoniaVap

Interior view of the Ammonia Vapor Containment Building

KSC
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...

JPL
NASA image: Plume Vent Models
Image
Jun 24, 2009

Plume Vent Models

These illustrations indicate possible ways in which the water vapor and ice particles in the plume of Enceladus may...

JPL
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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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