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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: Blooms in the Sea of Marmara
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Dec 8, 2017

Blooms in the Sea of Marmara

Situated between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, the Sea of Marmara is full of a rich soup of nutrients and life...

GSFC
NASA image: Bloom in the Ross Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 Every southern spring and summer, after the Sun has risen into its 24-hour...

GSFC
NASA image: Bloom in the Ross Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 To see a detail of this image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5398237910...

GSFC
NASA image: Blooms around Ireland
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Dec 8, 2017

Blooms around Ireland

Visualization Date 2000-02-19 Possible coccolithophore blooms are visible in this SeaWiFS image of Ireland. Sensor...

GSFC
NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom off Iceland
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom off Iceland

A massive phytoplankton bloom stained the waters of the Atlantic Ocean north of Iceland with brilliant jewel tones...

GSFC
NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom off South Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom off South Africa

NASA image acquired December 26, 2011 Off the coast of South Africa, near where the South Atlantic meets the...

GSFC
NASA image: Bloom in the Ross Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea [detail]

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 To view the full image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5397636843 Every...

GSFC
NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom off western Iceland
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom off western Iceland

NASA image captured 06/24/2010 at 14 :30 UTC Phytoplankton bloom off western Iceland Satellite: Aqua NASA/GSFC/Jeff...

GSFC
NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom off Newfoundland
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom off Newfoundland

NASA image acquired August 9, 2010 Phytoplankton are microscopic organisms that live in watery environments. When...

GSFC
NASA image: Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea

NASA image acquired August 31, 2010 To see a detail of this image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/4971318856/ In...

GSFC
NASA image: Coccolithophore Bloom Southwest of Ireland
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Dec 8, 2017

Coccolithophore Bloom Southwest of Ireland

Visualization Date 2000-05-10 A possible coccolithophore bloom is seen to the southwest of Ireland in this SeaWiFS...

GSFC
NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom in the Bay of Biscay
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom in the Bay of Biscay

Springtime in the Bay of Biscay, off the coast of France, as in most places, is a season of abundant growth. On...

GSFC
NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom in the North Atlantic Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom in the North Atlantic Ocean

On July 23, 2013 the deep blue waters of the central North Atlantic Ocean provided a background for a spectacular...

GSFC
NASA image: Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal - Videographer of the Year Award 2021 Entry
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Aug 1, 2021

Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal - Videographer of the Year Award 2021 Entry

Shorten version of Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal and is an entry in the 2021 NASA Videographer of...

GRC
NASA image: Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea [Detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea [Detail]

NASA image acquired August 31, 2010 To see the full view of this image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/4970549945...

GSFC
NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom in the Bay of Biscay
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom in the Bay of Biscay

Phytoplankton growth in the Bay of Biscay intensified in early May, 2013, painting the deep blue waters with huge...

GSFC
NASA image: Daisy in Full Bloom on Mazatzal
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Apr 1, 2004

Daisy in Full Bloom on Mazatzal

Daisy in Full Bloom on Mazatzal

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NASA image: Phytoplankton Bloom in the South of Bothnia
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Dec 17, 2021

Phytoplankton Bloom in the South of Bothnia

NASA's Landsat 8 satellite collected this view of phytoplankton blooming in the southern Gulf of Bothnia, in the...

JPL
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...

GSFC
NASA image: Daisy in Full Bloom on Mazatzal False Color
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Apr 1, 2004

Daisy in Full Bloom on Mazatzal False Color

Daisy in Full Bloom on Mazatzal False Color

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NASA image: Phytoplankton Bloom off Coast of Australia
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton Bloom off Coast of Australia

Phytoplankton bloom in the Great Australian Bight captured by the MODIS instrument on the Aqua satellite on December...

GSFC
NASA image: Twin Otter Aircraft
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Jun 25, 2015

Twin Otter Aircraft

Aircraft mechanics reposition the Twin Otter after a research flight. The aircraft was used to gather data from Lake...

GRC
NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Dr. Katherine Calvin listens to a harmful algal bloom presentation on June 17, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center...

GRC
NASA image: Jovian Turbulence and Phytoplankton Bloom on Earth
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Dec 17, 2021

Jovian Turbulence and Phytoplankton Bloom on Earth

The left image shows a close-up of a phytoplankton blooming in the southern Gulf of Bothnia, in the Baltic Sea,...

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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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