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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: NASA Follows Changing Freshwater from Space
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Jun 12, 2019

NASA Follows Changing Freshwater from Space

When we look into the vastness of space, our home planet stands out in many ways. One of the most crucial is the...

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NASA image: For 15 Years, GRACE Tracked Freshwater Movements Around the World
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May 16, 2018

For 15 Years, GRACE Tracked Freshwater Movements Around the World

NASA scientists used GRACE data to identify regional trends of freshwater movement, and combined that information...

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NASA image: NASA Tracks the Future of Asia's Glaciers
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Jun 26, 2019

NASA Tracks the Future of Asia's Glaciers

Asia’s high mountains are a crucial freshwater source to one-seventh of the world’s population. Snow and glaciers in...

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NASA image: Israel's Sea of Galilee, the lowest freshwater lake in the world
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Jul 19, 2025

Israel's Sea of Galilee, the lowest freshwater lake in the world

iss073e0343910 (July 19, 2025) --- Israel's Sea of Galilee, the lowest freshwater lake in the world and the...

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NASA image: Water Falls: Show Me the Water
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Jul 30, 2014

Water Falls: Show Me the Water

A short video explaining the breakdown of freshwater in relative percentages by location and usage.

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NASA image: The St. Clair River flows into the freshwater Lake St. Clair
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Apr 22, 2025

The St. Clair River flows into the freshwater Lake St. Clair

iss073e0000481 (April 22, 2025) --- The St. Clair River flows into the freshwater Lake St. Clair and separates the...

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NASA image: The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada
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Apr 22, 2025

The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada

iss073e0000553 (April 22, 2025) --- The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan (left), and...

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NASA image: Cumulative Total U.S. Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15
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Dec 8, 2015

Cumulative Total U.S. Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15

Cumulative total freshwater losses in the United States from 2002 to 2015 (in inches) observed by NASA's Gravity...

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NASA image: Cumulative Total India Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15
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Dec 8, 2015

Cumulative Total India Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15

Cumulative total freshwater losses in South Asia from 2002 to 2015 (in inches) observed by NASA's Gravity Recovery...

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NASA image: Cumulative Total South America Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15
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Dec 8, 2015

Cumulative Total South America Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15

Cumulative total freshwater losses in South America from 2002 to 2015 (in inches) observed by NASA's Gravity...

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NASA image: Poyang Lake, China
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Feb 16, 2016

Poyang Lake, China

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Poyang Lake, which was once China largest freshwater lake.

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NASA image: Connect the Drops with NASA Data
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Jul 9, 2019

Connect the Drops with NASA Data

The varied landscapes of the United States have unique relationships with water. On the East Coast, rain is a...

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NASA image: Cumulative Total Middle East/North Africa Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15
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Dec 8, 2015

Cumulative Total Middle East/North Africa Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15

Cumulative total freshwater losses in North Africa and the Middle East from 2002 to 2015 (in inches) observed by...

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NASA image: Sea of Galilee, Israel
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Oct 28, 2020

Sea of Galilee, Israel

The Sea of Galilee (or Sea of Kinneret) in northern Israel is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth. The lake's main...

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NASA image: Using NASA Data to Monitor Drought and Food Insecurity
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Jul 1, 2019

Using NASA Data to Monitor Drought and Food Insecurity

NASA’s satellite imagery and model forecasts play an important role in monitoring the performance of crops worldwide...

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NASA image: Loktak Lake, India
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Apr 13, 2018

Loktak Lake, India

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, and is famous for the floating "phudmis," masses of...

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Jun 26, 2022

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iss067e169915 (July 1, 2022) --- Lake Titicaca, a freshwater lake in the Andes on the border between Bolivia and...

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Oct 29, 2023

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iss070e015250 (Oct. 29, 2023) --- Lake Titicaca, a freshwater lake nestled in between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes...

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Apr 22, 2025

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iss073e0000460 (April 22, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off the freshwater Lake St. Clair, sits in between Lake...

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May 30, 2024

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iss071e133413 (May 30, 2024) --- Lake Khövsgöl, Mongolia's largest freshwater lake, is about 5,400 feet (1,650...

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NASA image: Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks
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Feb 22, 2026

Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks

iss074e0325251 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks and contains both...

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NASA image: iss071e111824
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May 23, 2024

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iss071e111824 (May 23, 2024) -- As the International Space Station orbited 257 miles above Tibet, Lake Manasarovar...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Oct 27, 2020

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station shares boundaries with the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, featuring...

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NASA image: The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea are connected by the Jordan River
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Aug 7, 2025

The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea are connected by the Jordan River

iss073e0425936 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- From left to right, the Sea of Galilee—the world’s lowest freshwater lake—and the...

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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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