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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: Tracking Agricultural Water Use from Space
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Oct 15, 2015

Tracking Agricultural Water Use from Space

Water managers in 15 states across the United States currently use METRIC technology to track agricultural water...

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NASA image: Plant Water Management
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May 10, 2019

Plant Water Management

jsc2019e041774 (5/10/2019) --- Preflight imagery of a Plant Water Management (PWM) Harness and Hydroponics Test...

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NASA image: Plant Water Management
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May 10, 2019

Plant Water Management

jsc2019e041775 (5/10/2019) --- Preflight imagery of a Plant Water Management (PWM) Harness and Soil Test Article....

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NASA image: Evaporation and Transpiration
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Mar 8, 2012

Evaporation and Transpiration

Much of the water that soaks into the soil from irrigation or rain ultimately returns the the atmosphere as water...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of water recovery and management in the International Space Station (ISS). The...

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NASA image: Landsat: Making a Difference, One User At A Time
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Sep 27, 2012

Landsat: Making a Difference, One User At A Time

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission will continue the legacy of the 40-year Landsat program. This video examines two...

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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: For 15 Years, GRACE Tracked Freshwater Movements Around the World
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May 16, 2018

For 15 Years, GRACE Tracked Freshwater Movements Around the World

NASA scientists used GRACE data to identify regional trends of freshwater movement, and combined that information...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: The Team Behind the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission (Teaser Trailer)
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: The Team Behind the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission (Teaser Trailer)

Meet some of the scientists and engineers contributing to a new Earth science mission, led by NASA and the French...

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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030235 (2/8/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management (PWM) investigation aboard the International space...

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Feb 9, 2021

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iss064e030517 (2/9/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management (PWM) investigation aboard the International space...

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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030275 (2/8/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management (PWM) investigation aboard the International space...

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NASA image: LDCM Overview
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Jan 10, 2013

LDCM Overview

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) is a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey that will...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: One Week, Two Spacewalks: 03/05/2021
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Mar 5, 2021

Space to Ground: One Week, Two Spacewalks: 03/05/2021

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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Mar 30, 2021

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iss064e049289 (3/30/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management 3 and 4 investigation aboard the International...

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Mar 31, 2021

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iss064e049400 (3/31/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management 3 and 4 investigation aboard the International...

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Mar 31, 2021

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iss064e049484 (3/31/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management 3 and 4 investigation aboard the International...

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Jul 27, 2021

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iss065e206774 (July 27, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur works on the Plant...

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May 27, 2021

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iss065e074538 (May 27, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough conducts cylinder...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Mission managers and scientists discuss the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission. A collaboration...

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NASA image: Pettit completes WRM and CWC functions in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Six
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Jan 22, 2003

Pettit completes WRM and CWC functions in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-20823 (22 January 2003) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, completes...

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Jul 28, 2021

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iss065e208539 (July 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough works on the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-057
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Jul 19, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-057

MoonFest: From Apollo to LCROSS and Beyond public event at NASA'S Ames Researc Center, Moffett Field, Calif. For the...

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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030009 (Feb. 8, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins works on...

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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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