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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: Rossby Waves on the Sun Could Aid in Space Weather Prediction
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Mar 30, 2017

Rossby Waves on the Sun Could Aid in Space Weather Prediction

To predict weather on a planet, we look at Rossby waves, large movement patterns in the atmosphere, like the jet...

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NASA image: Daphnis Waves
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May 20, 2009

Daphnis Waves

Daphnis Waves

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NASA image: Saturn Waves
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Oct 18, 2004

Saturn Waves

Saturn Waves

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NASA image: Making Waves
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Dec 8, 2008

Making Waves

Making Waves

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NASA image: Sinan Wave
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Dec 15, 2014

Sinan Wave

Sinan Wave

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NASA image: Waves on Saturn
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May 24, 2005

Waves on Saturn

Waves on Saturn

JPL
NASA image: Waves and Curls
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Aug 24, 2004

Waves and Curls

Waves and Curls

JPL
NASA image: Titan Waves?
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Feb 17, 2005

Titan Waves?

Titan Waves?

JPL
NASA image: Among the Waves
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Mar 4, 2008

Among the Waves

Among the Waves

JPL
NASA image: Rings and Waves
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Sep 30, 2013

Rings and Waves

Saturn A ring is decorated with several kinds of waves. NASA Cassini spacecraft has captured a host of density...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (23.0S, 14.0E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: Waves from Daphnis
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Apr 21, 2009

Waves from Daphnis

Waves from Daphnis

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NASA image: Spiral Density Waves
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Dec 20, 2006

Spiral Density Waves

Spiral Density Waves

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NASA image: Keeler Moon and Waves
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Sep 12, 2005

Keeler Moon and Waves

Keeler Moon and Waves

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NASA image: Wave Shadows in Motion
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Jun 11, 2009

Wave Shadows in Motion

Wave Shadows in Motion

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NASA image: Hokusai Paints a Wave of Rays
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May 11, 2010

Hokusai Paints a Wave of Rays

Hokusai Paints a Wave of Rays

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NASA image: Two Kinds of Wave
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Oct 29, 2008

Two Kinds of Wave

Two Kinds of Wave

JPL
NASA image: Catching Saturn Ring Waves
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Nov 9, 2004

Catching Saturn Ring Waves

Catching Saturn Ring Waves

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NASA image: Rings Full of Waves
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Jul 1, 2004

Rings Full of Waves

Rings Full of Waves

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NASA image: Rings Full of Waves zoom
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Jul 1, 2004

Rings Full of Waves zoom

Rings Full of Waves zoom

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NASA image: Wave Clouds off Korolev
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Sep 30, 2004

Wave Clouds off Korolev

Wave Clouds off Korolev

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NASA image: Catching Saturn Waves
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Sep 17, 2004

Catching Saturn Waves

Catching Saturn Waves

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NASA image: Waves and Small Particles in Ring A
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May 23, 2005

Waves and Small Particles in Ring A

Waves and Small Particles in Ring A

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NASA image: Thermal Wave Phenomena
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Sep 18, 1999

Thermal Wave Phenomena

Thermal Wave Phenomena

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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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