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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: Examining the Radio Frequency Panel of NASA's Europa Clipper
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Mar 3, 2022

Examining the Radio Frequency Panel of NASA's Europa Clipper

An engineer inspects the radio frequency (RF) panel of NASA's Europa Clipper in a cleanroom at the Johns Hopkins...

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NASA image: Radio Frequency Interference Test - Launch Complex (LC)-37A - Cape
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Aug 13, 1964

Radio Frequency Interference Test - Launch Complex (LC)-37A - Cape

View of a Saturn I on the launch pad for a Radio Frequency Interference Test, to be conducted at LC-37A. Cape...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Hailing Frequencies: Feb. 07, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025

Space to Ground: Hailing Frequencies: Feb. 07, 2025

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

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NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard
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Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: SMAP Radiometer versus Radio Frequency Interference
Video
Jan 27, 2015

SMAP Radiometer versus Radio Frequency Interference

The microwave radiometer on NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite was designed and built at NASA's...

GSFC
NASA image: W/V-Band Terrestrial Link Experiment (WTLE)
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Jan 20, 2016

W/V-Band Terrestrial Link Experiment (WTLE)

NASA Glenn researchers Jacki Houts, James Nessel and Michael Zemba perform a final inspection of the W/V-Band...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Randonia Rain Cell
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Randonia Rain Cell

This multi-frequency space radar image of a tropical rainforest in western Brazil shows rapidly changing land use...

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth
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May 17, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth

Humans have long been shaping Earth’s landscape, but now scientists know we can shape our near-space environment as...

GSFC
NASA image: Three frequency false color image of Flevoland, the Netherlands
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Apr 18, 1994

Three frequency false color image of Flevoland, the Netherlands

STS059-S-086 (18 April 1994) --- This is a three-frequency false-color image of Flevoland, the Netherlands, centered...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Flevoland, Netherlands
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Flevoland, Netherlands

This is a three-frequency false color image of Flevoland, The Netherlands, centered at 52.4 degrees north latitude,...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of La Paz, Bolivia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of La Paz, Bolivia

This is an image of the Bolivian capital city of La Paz that was created using three radar frequencies.

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NASA image: Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 1, 2013

Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),installing Ultra-Sonic...

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NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended B-Roll
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Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended B-Roll

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended Interviews
Video
Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended Interviews

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Galeras Volcano, Colombia
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Apr 28, 1998

Space Radar Image of Galeras Volcano, Colombia

This radar image of the area surrounding the Galeras volcano in southern Colombia shows the ability of a...

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NASA image: Three frequency false-color image of Oberpfaffenhofen supersite in Germany
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Apr 18, 1994

Three frequency false-color image of Oberpfaffenhofen supersite in Germany

STS059-S-080 (18 April 1994) --- This is a false-color three frequency image of the Oberpfaffenhofen supersite, an...

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NASA image: Three frequency false-color image of Prince Albert, Canada
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Apr 18, 1994

Three frequency false-color image of Prince Albert, Canada

STS059-S-079 (18 April 1994) --- This is a false-color, three frequency image of Prince Albert, Canada, centered at...

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NASA image: Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)
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Aug 7, 2023

Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)

NASA’s Glenn Research Center opened the doors to a brand-new mission-focused facility that will support the agency’s...

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NASA image: Where on Mars Does Carbon Dioxide Frost Form Often?
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Jul 8, 2016

Where on Mars Does Carbon Dioxide Frost Form Often?

This map shows the frequency of carbon dioxide frost's presence at sunrise on Mars, as a percentage of days...

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NASA image: GRC-2006-C-01806
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Oct 19, 2002

GRC-2006-C-01806

Dual Frequency Slot Antenna

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-05124
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Nov 24, 2009

GRC-2013-C-05124

RF, Radio Frequency, Propagation Studies

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NASA image: GPM DPR First Light
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Mar 25, 2014

GPM DPR First Light

Extratropical cyclone in the Northwest Pacific observed by the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) on board the...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Samara, Russia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Samara, Russia

This three-frequency space radar image shows the city of Samara, Russia in pink and light green right of center....

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NASA image: Sounds of the Ancient Universe
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Mar 21, 2013

Sounds of the Ancient Universe

Tones represents sound waves that traveled through the early universe, and were later heard by ESA Planck space...

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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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