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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.

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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: Altimeter Family Portrait: Topex/Poseidon, Jason-1 and OSTM/Jason-2
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Feb 6, 2009

Altimeter Family Portrait: Topex/Poseidon, Jason-1 and OSTM/Jason-2

This image is a family portrait of Topex/Poseidon, Jason-1 and Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2...

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NASA image: OSTM/Jason-2 and Jason-1 Tandem Mission View of the Gulf Stream
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Apr 27, 2009

OSTM/Jason-2 and Jason-1 Tandem Mission View of the Gulf Stream

Created with altimeter data from NASA's Ocean Surface Topography Mission (OSTM)/Jason-2 satellite and the Jason-1...

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NASA image: First Jason-1 and OSTM/Jason-2 Tandem Global View
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Mar 26, 2009

First Jason-1 and OSTM/Jason-2 Tandem Global View

This is the first global map of ocean surface topography produced with data from the new interleaved tandem mission...

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NASA image: Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Artist Concept
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Sep 23, 2008

Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Artist Concept

An artist concept of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Earth satellite. The Ocean Surface Topography...

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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: After Brief Dip, Global Mean Sea Level Resumes Climb
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Oct 17, 2012

After Brief Dip, Global Mean Sea Level Resumes Climb

This figure shows changes in global mean sea level as measured by satellite altimetry NASA/CNES Topex/Poseidon and...

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NASA image: La Nada Climate Pattern Lingers in the Pacific
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Sep 9, 2013

La Nada Climate Pattern Lingers in the Pacific

New data from NASA Jason-2 satellite show near-normal sea surface heights in the equatorial Pacific Ocean persisting...

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NASA image: The Fickle El Ni&ntilde;o of 2014
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Sep 22, 2014

The Fickle El Ni&ntilde;o of 2014

This image from NASA European Jason-2 satellite shows Kelvin waves of high sea level red/yellow crossing the Pacific...

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NASA image: Waves That Feed El Niños
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Oct 29, 2009

Waves That Feed El Niños

Pools of warm water known as Kelvin waves can be seen traveling eastward along the equator black line in this image...

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NASA image: El Niño Surges; Warm Kelvin Wave Headed for South America
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Dec 17, 2009

El Niño Surges; Warm Kelvin Wave Headed for South America

The most recent sea-level height data from the NASA/European Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 oceanography...

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NASA image: El Ni?o Last Stand?
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Mar 16, 2010

El Ni?o Last Stand?

Recent sea-level height data from NASA Jason-2 oceanography satellite show a weakening of trade winds in western and...

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NASA image: Adios El Niño, Hello La Niña?
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Jun 22, 2010

Adios El Niño, Hello La Niña?

This image from NASA European Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 shows that the moderate El Niño of the past...

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NASA image: La Niña Exit Leaves Climate Forecasts in Limbo
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Jul 6, 2011

La Niña Exit Leaves Climate Forecasts in Limbo

The latest image of Pacific Ocean sea surface heights from the NASA OSTIM/Jason-2 oceanography satellite, on June...

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NASA image: Pacific Locked in La Nada Limbo
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Feb 7, 2013

Pacific Locked in La Nada Limbo

The latest image of sea surface heights in the Pacific Ocean from NASA Jason-2 satellite shows that the equatorial...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1797
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Jun 20, 2008

KSC-08pd1797

PASADENA, Calif. – A Delta II rocket carrying the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 satellite, is prepared...

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NASA image: El Ni?o Pumping Up, Warm Kelvin Wave Surges Toward South America
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Nov 12, 2009

El Ni?o Pumping Up, Warm Kelvin Wave Surges Toward South America

ElNi?o is experiencing a late-fall resurgence. Sea-level height data from the NASA/European Ocean Surface Topography...

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NASA image: Newest Ocean-Observing Satellite Records Recent Sea Level Changes
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Sep 24, 2008

Newest Ocean-Observing Satellite Records Recent Sea Level Changes

NASA Ocean Surface Topography Mission OSTM/Jason-2, launched on June 20, 2008, wasted no time getting to work. The...

NASA image: KSC-08pd1798
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Jun 20, 2008

KSC-08pd1798

PASADENA, Calif. – The NASA-French space agency Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 satellite launched aboard a...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00051
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Jun 20, 2008

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NASA Telemetry Manager Mark Levigne confirmed the separation of the OSTM_Jason-2 spacecraft. The satellite will be...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00047
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Jun 20, 2008

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Armando Piloto, OSTM mission manager, describes the processing of the spacecraft for launch. The OSTM_Jason-2...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00049
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Jun 20, 2008

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Omar Baez, NASA Launch Director takes a final launch readiness poll. The OSTM satellite will be placed in an...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00048
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Jun 20, 2008

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OSTM Project Manager Parag Vaze from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is interviewed. The OSTM_Jason-2 satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00050
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Jun 20, 2008

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The OSTM_Jason-2 spacecraft is on its way into space to begin a three-year mission to map the ocean's surface. The...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00052
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Jun 20, 2008

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NASA Launch Director Omar Baez discusses the launch countdown and rocket-cam view of separation with George Diller....

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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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