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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: Saturnian Meteorology
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Oct 3, 2005

Saturnian Meteorology

Saturnian Meteorology

JPL
NASA image: The Meteorology Instrument on Viking Lander 1
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Dec 12, 1996

The Meteorology Instrument on Viking Lander 1

The Meteorology Instrument on Viking Lander 1 http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00392

JPL
NASA image: Martian Arctic Dust Devil and Phoenix Meteorology Mast
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Sep 14, 2008

Martian Arctic Dust Devil and Phoenix Meteorology Mast

Martian Arctic Dust Devil and Phoenix Meteorology Mast

JPL
NASA image: First Arcas Meteorological Rocket
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Jul 31, 1959

First Arcas Meteorological Rocket

First Arcas meteorological rocket, shown at Wallops prior to flight test, July 31, 1959. Photograph published in A...

LARC
NASA image: Closed Large Cell Clouds in the South Pacific
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May 29, 2002

Closed Large Cell Clouds in the South Pacific

NASA Terra satellite shows the shape and size of cellular patterns within marine stratocumulus cloud layers can...

JPL
NASA image: NIMS Views of a Jovian Hot
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Mar 26, 1998

NIMS Views of a Jovian Hot

These images, acquired December 17, 1996 by NASA Galileo orbiter, show a small portion of the equatorial region of...

JPL
NASA image: String of Pearls
Image
Oct 11, 2006

String of Pearls

In this image captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft, Saturn fascinating meteorology manifests itself in a tring of...

JPL
NASA image: Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight
Video
Dec 7, 2015

Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight

The Meteorological Measurement System, or MMS instrument measures the data of wind and temperatures in real-time...

ARC
NASA image: High Winds in the Jovian Mid-latitudes
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Mar 6, 1999

High Winds in the Jovian Mid-latitudes

A high resolution image of the Jovian mid-latitudes taken by NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft on March 2, 1979, shows...

JPL
NASA image: ASI/MET - 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

ASI/MET - 3-D

The Atmospheric Structure Instrument/Meteorology Package ASI/MET is the mast and windsocks at the center of this...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Lidar Operation Animation
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May 29, 2008

Phoenix Lidar Operation Animation

This image from NASA Phoenix Mars Lander of the Canadian-built meteorological station lidar, which was successfully...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

The DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) prepares to land at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 24, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

The DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) flies at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s CAMP2Ex: Cloud, Aerosol, and Monsoonal Processes-Philippines Experiment
Video
Apr 8, 2021

NASA’s CAMP2Ex: Cloud, Aerosol, and Monsoonal Processes-Philippines Experiment

The Cloud, Aerosol, and Monsoonal Processes-Philippines Experiment, or CAMP2Ex, involved collaborators from...

ARC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 6, 1959

Launch Vehicles

The launch of Thor/Able 3 launch vehicle on August 6, 1959, from the Atlantic Missile Range. The payload was...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, as part of the Advanced...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
Image
Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

Robert "Red" Jensen positions the DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone) aircraft before a flight for...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
Image
Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

This is one of two lidar units positioned on either end of Building 4833 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
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Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

Justin Link prepares the DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) aircraft before a flight for the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
Image
Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
Image
Aug 24, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

The DROID 2 (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone 2) aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
Image
Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Red Jensen lands the Alta-X aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, as part of...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Concludes Wind Study
Image
Aug 22, 2023

NASA Concludes Wind Study

John Melton, Justin Hall, Derek Abramson, Justin Link, and Robert "Red" Jensen were key on mission day for the...

AFRC
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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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