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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: GPM Presentation Resources: Water Cycle
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Water Cycle

Water cycle diagram by ESA.

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NASA image: NASA Follows Changing Freshwater from Space
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Jun 12, 2019

NASA Follows Changing Freshwater from Space

When we look into the vastness of space, our home planet stands out in many ways. One of the most crucial is the...

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NASA image: GPM: The Fresh(water) Connection
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May 15, 2012

GPM: The Fresh(water) Connection

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) is an international satellite mission to provide next-generation...

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NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Comparison of Rain Gauges
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Comparison of Rain Gauges

A simple illustrative comparison of the number of rain gauges active worldwide. Taking all of the rain gauges...

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NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Coverage Swath
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Coverage Swath

This animation shows the coverage of TRMM compared to GPM and then dissolves into the GPM Constellation Swath animation.

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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.

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NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Comparison of TRMM and GPM
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Comparison of TRMM and GPM

Comparison of the global coverage of the TRMM satellite versus the GPM constellation.

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NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Ground Radar Coverage
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Ground Radar Coverage

Comparison of ground radar coverage with changing elevation.

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NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Landslides
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Landslides

Illustrative model of how a landslide occurs.

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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...

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 2
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May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 2

This animation illustrates the shape of a raindrop.

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NASA image: Uncovering Winter's Mystery Recap
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Feb 2, 2012

Uncovering Winter's Mystery Recap

This is a recap of the satellite media tour "NASA Uncovers Winter's Mystery," featuring Tom Wagner and Gail...

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NASA image: Water & Energy Cycles
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Apr 14, 2015

Water & Energy Cycles

This poster highlights NASA JPL missions that provide important inputs to research on global and regional water...

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NASA image: Daytime Water Cycle on the Moon
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Sep 24, 2009

Daytime Water Cycle on the Moon

A schematic shows the daytime cycle of hydration, loss and rehydration on the lunar surface. This theory is based on...

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NASA image: Looking Down on Lakes
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Apr 7, 2014

Looking Down on Lakes

NASA Cassini spacecraft peers down though layers of haze to glimpse the lakes of Titan northern regions. Titan has a...

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NASA image: NASA Helps Warn of Harmful Algal Blooms
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Jun 21, 2019

NASA Helps Warn of Harmful Algal Blooms

With limited resources to dedicate to monitoring for harmful algal blooms, water managers are looking to new...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Satellites (Artist's Concept)
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Satellites (Artist's Concept)

Illustration of the twin spacecraft of the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Satellites (Artist's Concept)
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Satellites (Artist's Concept)

Illustration of the twin spacecraft of the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Satellites (Artist's Concept)
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Satellites (Artist's Concept)

Illustration of the twin spacecraft of the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Satellites (Artist's Concept)
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Satellites (Artist's Concept)

Illustration of the twin spacecraft of the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Satellites Separating from Spacecraft (Artist's Concept)
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Satellites Separating from Spacecraft (Artist's Concept)

Illustration of the twin spacecraft of the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: Europa Tide Movie
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Dec 13, 2007

Europa Tide Movie

In this image, Europa is seen in a cutaway view through two cycles of its 3.5 day orbit about the giant planet...

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NASA image: Astronauts Matthew Dominick and Jeanette Epps are pictured during a variety of activities
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Oct 11, 2024

Astronauts Matthew Dominick and Jeanette Epps are pictured during a variety of activities

iss072e035666 (Oct. 11, 2024) --- NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick and Jeanette Epps (rear center), both Expedition...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Rotating Globe
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Rotating Globe

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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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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