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

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NASA image: Carbon Monoxide from California Wildfire - a Visualization Created Using Data from NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
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Jul 22, 2008

Carbon Monoxide from California Wildfire - a Visualization Created Using Data from NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder

Carbon monoxide from California wildfire, a visualization created using data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder...

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NASA image: During a Year in Orbit, IceCube Created a New Map of Earth's Clouds
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May 15, 2018

During a Year in Orbit, IceCube Created a New Map of Earth's Clouds

Although it was only designed to last three months, the tiny CubeSat known as IceCube has been orbiting Earth for a...

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NASA image: AIRS Collects Data and Creates a Temperature Profile
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Sep 17, 2008

AIRS Collects Data and Creates a Temperature Profile

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua satellite collects data and creates a temperature profile,...

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NASA image: AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate
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May 4, 2022

AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite has been scanning Earth for 20 years...

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NASA image: Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2009
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Nov 9, 2009

Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2009

Created with data acquired by JPL Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument during July 2009 this image shows...

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NASA image: Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2008
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Sep 24, 2008

Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2008

This image was created with data acquired by JPLa Atmospheric Infrared Sounder during July 2008. The image shows...

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NASA image: Magellan Orbit Artist Concept
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Aug 10, 1990

Magellan Orbit Artist Concept

An artist's concept of the Magellan spacecraft making a radar map of Venus. Magellan mapped 98 percent of Venus'...

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NASA image: MarCO Relaying Data from InSight
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Nov 16, 2018

MarCO Relaying Data from InSight

This image depicts the MarCO CubeSats relaying data (blue) from NASA's InSight lander (green) as InSight enters the...

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NASA image: Transport of Carbon Monoxide Generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004
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Aug 14, 2008

Transport of Carbon Monoxide Generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004

A series of maps of the transport of carbon monoxide generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004, created by data from the...

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NASA image: O3 and CO Transects over North America
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Feb 6, 2012

O3 and CO Transects over North America

This frame from an animation depicts the distribution of O3 and CO in the atmosphere over North America. This...

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NASA image: Sulfur Dioxide in Iceland Eyjafjallajökull Volcanic Cloud as seen by AIRS
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May 17, 2010

Sulfur Dioxide in Iceland Eyjafjallajökull Volcanic Cloud as seen by AIRS

Images made with data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder on NASA Aqua satellite, show sulfur dioxide released...

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NASA image: Simulated Atmosphere of a Hot Gas Giant
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Mar 28, 2016

Simulated Atmosphere of a Hot Gas Giant

The turbulent atmosphere of a hot, gaseous planet known as HD 80606b is shown in this simulation based on data from...

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NASA image: Seasonal Temperature Pattern Indicating Martian Dust Storms
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Jun 9, 2016

Seasonal Temperature Pattern Indicating Martian Dust Storms

This graphic shows Martian atmospheric temperature data related to seasonal patterns in occurrence of large regional...

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NASA image: Inside Titan Author Concept
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Jun 28, 2012

Inside Titan Author Concept

This artist concept shows a possible scenario for the internal structure of Titan, as suggested by data from NASA...

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NASA image: Eddy-Powered Jet stream
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Jun 25, 2012

Eddy-Powered Jet stream

This figure examines a particularly strong jet stream and the eddies that drive it through the atmosphere of Saturn...

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NASA image:
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May 4, 2006

This image is from data collected during the 147-minute plunge through Titan thick orange-brown atmosphere to a soft...

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NASA image: Titan Changing Seasons Artist Concept
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Nov 28, 2012

Titan Changing Seasons Artist Concept

Inspired by data from NASA Cassini mission, this artist impression of Saturn moon Titan shows the change in observed...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Pressure Patterns Before and During Dust Storm
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Nov 27, 2012

Atmospheric Pressure Patterns Before and During Dust Storm

This graph compares a typical daily pattern of changing atmospheric pressure blue with the pattern during a regional...

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NASA image: Clouds Clearing around Titan North Pole
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Sep 21, 2010

Clouds Clearing around Titan North Pole

This pair of false-color images, made from data obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows clouds covering parts of...

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NASA image: Hurricane Felix
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Sep 3, 2007

Hurricane Felix

These infrared and microwave images were created with data retrieved by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on...

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NASA image: First Pressure Readings on Mars
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Aug 21, 2012

First Pressure Readings on Mars

This graph shows readings for atmospheric pressure at the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover. The data were...

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NASA image: Five Years of MISR Global Aerosol Observations
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Feb 23, 2005

Five Years of MISR Global Aerosol Observations

These 19 global panels show the %-year seasonal-average distribution of atmospheric aerosol amount across Africa and...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its hangar. The Pegasus will carry the SciSat-1 spacecraft in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jun 27, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its hangar. The Pegasus will carry the SciSat-1 spacecraft in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its...

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