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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: Cloud vortices
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Nov 2, 2015

Cloud vortices

Cloud vortices off Heard Island, south Indian Ocean. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)...

GSFC
NASA image: Clouds
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Jun 16, 2008

Clouds

Clouds

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NASA image: High Cloud, Low Cloud
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Mar 17, 2008

High Cloud, Low Cloud

High Cloud, Low Cloud

JPL
NASA image: x59_mark_placement_white-clouds-AUG
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Apr 28, 2017

x59_mark_placement_white-clouds-AUG

Artist illustration of the X-59 in flight in blue skies and white clouds.

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NASA image: GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started
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Apr 4, 2019

GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started

Clouds are a major component of the Earth’s system that reflect, absorb, and scatter sunlight and infrared emissions...

GSFC
NASA image: Noctilucent Clouds
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Jul 18, 2016

Noctilucent Clouds

View of noctilucent clouds over Earth.

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NASA image: Ice Crystal Cloud Research
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Jul 11, 2016

Ice Crystal Cloud Research

NASA Glenn’s Propulsion Systems Lab (PSL) is conducting research to characterize ice crystal clouds that can create...

GRC
NASA image: A Cut in the Clouds
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Dec 8, 2017

A Cut in the Clouds

Like a ship carving its way through the sea, the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands parted the clouds. The...

GSFC
NASA image: Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets
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Dec 4, 2015

Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets

The Fast Cloud Droplet Probe, or FCDP is a laser-based, profiler instrument that performs particle-size detection of...

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NASA image: Clouds off the Aleutian Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Clouds off the Aleutian Islands

March 23, 2010 - Clouds off the Aleutian Islands Interesting cloud patterns were visible over the Aleutian Islands...

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NASA image: Laser Instrument Maps Clouds that Reach Above the Sky
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Dec 4, 2015

Laser Instrument Maps Clouds that Reach Above the Sky

The Cloud Physics Lidar, or CPL, is a remote sensing, laser-based instrument used to measure the cloud and aerosol...

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NASA image: Cloud Streamers
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May 10, 2007

Cloud Streamers

Cloud Streamers

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NASA image: Cloud Detail
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Dec 19, 2007

Cloud Detail

Cloud Detail

JPL
NASA image: Dance of the Clouds
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Aug 4, 2008

Dance of the Clouds

Dance of the Clouds

JPL
NASA image: Shredding a Cloud
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Nov 5, 2004

Shredding a Cloud

Shredding a Cloud

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NASA image: Clouds at Dawn
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Sep 20, 2006

Clouds at Dawn

Clouds at Dawn

JPL
NASA image: Storm Clouds
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May 12, 2008

Storm Clouds

Storm Clouds

JPL
NASA image: Cloud Sketches
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Dec 6, 2006

Cloud Sketches

Cloud Sketches

JPL
NASA image: Clouds in the Distance
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Jun 28, 2005

Clouds in the Distance

Clouds in the Distance

JPL
NASA image: Cloud Interactions
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Jul 1, 2004

Cloud Interactions

Cloud Interactions

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NASA image: Cloud Phantoms
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Aug 8, 2007

Cloud Phantoms

Cloud Phantoms

JPL
NASA image: Crater Clouds
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Jun 10, 2008

Crater Clouds

Crater Clouds

JPL
NASA image: Martian Clouds
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Jun 28, 2004

Martian Clouds

Martian Clouds

JPL
NASA image: Storm and Clouds
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Nov 4, 2004

Storm and Clouds

Storm and Clouds

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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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