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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 Astronauts Discuss Life In Space With Scripps Oceanography At UC San Diego – May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026

NASA Astronauts Discuss Life In Space With Scripps Oceanography At UC San Diego – May 6, 2026

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 74 flight engineers Jessica Meir and Chris Williams of NASA,...

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NASA image: iss065m262011639_Expedition_65_Scripps_Institution_210720
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Jul 20, 2021

iss065m262011639_Expedition_65_Scripps_Institution_210720

STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH THE SCRIPPS INSTITUTION Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Oscillation Rules as the Pacific Cools
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Dec 13, 2008

Oscillation Rules as the Pacific Cools

The latest image of sea-surface height measurements from NASA U.S./French Jason-1 oceanography satellite shows the...

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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: 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: El Niño Continues to Grow
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Dec 12, 2002

El Niño Continues to Grow

The latest image from NASA Jason oceanography satellite, taken during a 10-day collection cycle ending December 2,...

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NASA image: U.S. Navy Officials Visit with NASA Stennis Leaders
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Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Navy Officials Visit with NASA Stennis Leaders

U.S. Navy officials visited with NASA Stennis leaders Nov. 13 for a meet-and-greet opportunity, also receiving an...

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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: SSC marks anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
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Aug 29, 2006

SSC marks anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

At the Hurricane Katrina observance held Aug. 29 in the StenniSphere auditorium, Stennis Space Center Deputy...

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NASA image: Stennis time capsule
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Oct 15, 2011

Stennis time capsule

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) and Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Chief of...

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NASA image: Aerial View of StenniSphere
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Apr 25, 2001

Aerial View of StenniSphere

StenniSphere, the John C. Stennis Space Center's visitor center in Hancock County, Miss., features a...

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NASA image: Stennis time capsule
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Oct 15, 2011

Stennis time capsule

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) and Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Chief of...

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NASA image: StenniSphere
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Oct 25, 2000

StenniSphere

The John C. Stennis Space Center's visitor center, StenniSphere, is one of Mississippi's leading tourist attractions...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

Helen Fricker, ICESat-2 Science Definition Team Member, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, is seen during a NASA...

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NASA image: Tsunami Study Challenges Long-held Formation Theory
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Apr 26, 2017

Tsunami Study Challenges Long-held Formation Theory

A new NASA study is challenging a long-held theory on how tsunamis form and offering a new method for forecasting...

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NASA image: 2011 Black History Month
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Feb 16, 2011

2011 Black History Month

Victoria Webb (center) discusses African-American history during a Black History Month program for John C. Stennis...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

Lori Magruder, ICESat-2 Science Definition Team Lead, University of Texas, left, Tom Neumann, ICESat-2 Deputy...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

NASA Physical Oceanography Program Scientist Eric Lindstrom talks about the instruments onboard the Woods Hole...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

NASA Physical Oceanography Program Scientist Eric Lindstrom poses for a photograph next to the Woods Hole...

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NASA image: 2021-05-05-Community_Leaders_V1- OC
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May 5, 2021

2021-05-05-Community_Leaders_V1- OC

Partners for Stennis and Michoud hosted area leaders and media representatives for the 9th Annual Stennis Space...

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NASA image: Stennis observes Women's History Month
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Mar 27, 2010

Stennis observes Women's History Month

NASA John C. Stennis Space Center employees observed Women's History Month on March 17 with a panel discussion that...

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NASA image: Visualization Center Dedicated
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Oct 17, 2003

Visualization Center Dedicated

The dedication ceremony of the University of Southern Mississippi Center of Higher Learning (CHL) High-Performance...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Senior Scientist Ray Schmitt, left, and NASA Physical Oceanography Program...

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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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