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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 Study Finds Conditions that Drive Severe Weather
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Oct 1, 2014

NASA Study Finds Conditions that Drive Severe Weather

NASA airborne scientists talk about their findings from the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3 airborne...

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NASA image: NASA Flies Drones to Learn What Fuels Severe Weather
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Jun 2, 2014

NASA Flies Drones to Learn What Fuels Severe Weather

Science Educator Emily Schaller hosts an introduction to NASA's Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel or HS3 mission...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Severe Weather from Central to Eastern US
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Severe Weather from Central to Eastern US

Suomi NPP capture this true-color image of the storms over the Midwest and US South on April 30, 2017. This images...

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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an ominous thunderstorm cloud hovers over the...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Spots Severe Weather Outbreak in South
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Satellite Spots Severe Weather Outbreak in South

NASA Aqua spacecraft passed over central and southern United States on April 27-29, 2014 capturing this false-color...

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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-134 crew answers media questions in the Press Site TV auditorium at NASA's Kennedy...

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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-134 crew answers media questions in the Press Site TV auditorium at NASA's Kennedy...

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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-134 crew answers media questions in the Press Site TV auditorium at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2586
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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-134 crew answers media questions in the Press Site TV auditorium at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Severe Exoplanetary Storm
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Jan 28, 2009

Severe Exoplanetary Storm

These computer-generated images from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope chart the development of severe weather patterns...

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NASA image: The Second All-Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 26, 2023
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May 26, 2023

The Second All-Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 26, 2023

The second all-private astronaut mission to the space station, completing the set of tiny severe weather trackers,...

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Aug 20, 1987

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Research Automation - ATC (Air Traffic Control) Sever weather flight (Artwork)

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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians and engineers will perform a walk down and detailed inspections of space shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A walk down and detailed inspections of space shuttle Endeavour indicate that the external...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians and engineers will perform a walk down and detailed inspections of space shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians and engineers will perform a walk down and detailed inspections of space shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians and engineers will perform a walk down and detailed inspections of space shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers perform a walk down of space shuttle Endeavour following severe storms over Launch...

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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A worker performs a walk down of space shuttle Endeavour following severe storms over Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2720
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A worker performs a walk down of space shuttle Endeavour following severe storms over Launch...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference Oct 28, 2022
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2 LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference Oct 28, 2022

JPSS represents significant technological and scientific advancements in observations used for severe weather...

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NASA image: GOES-S Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Kristin Calhoun, a research scientist with NOAA's National...

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NASA image: NASA Google Hangout Discusses What Fuels Hurricanes
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Jul 23, 2013

NASA Google Hangout Discusses What Fuels Hurricanes

The NASA communications team hosted a Google Hangout with the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3 mission...

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NASA image: Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?
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Mar 31, 2016

Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?

Not all raindrops are created equal. The size of falling raindrops depends on several factors, including where 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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