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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: Lower Chesapeake Bay, VA, USA
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Jun 22, 1973

Lower Chesapeake Bay, VA, USA

SL2-16-174 (22 June 1973) --- Norfolk and the lower Chesapeake Bay, VA (37.5N, 75.5W) at the interface of the...

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NASA image: iss047e115879
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May 13, 2016

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ISS047e115879 (05/13/2016) --- NASA astronaut Jeff Williams captured this image of the ancient Potidea canal in...

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NASA image: Mouths of the Amazon River, Brazil, South America
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Aug 8, 1992

Mouths of the Amazon River, Brazil, South America

STS046-80-009 (31 July-8 Aug. 1992) --- A view of the mouth of the Amazon River and the Amazon Delta shows a large...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Jan 1, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-51456 (2003) --- Marias Islands, Mexico is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition Six...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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May 28, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-07380 (28 May 2005) --- The Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Paraiba do Sul river delta, Brazil
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Jan 20, 1996

Paraiba do Sul river delta, Brazil

STS072-738-019 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The Delta of the Paraiba do Sul River, northeast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...

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NASA image: Godavari River Delta Panorama, Bay of Bengal, India
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Jan 19, 1993

Godavari River Delta Panorama, Bay of Bengal, India

STS054-80-024 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- As the Shuttle was passing southeast over the coast of India, approaching the Bay...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crewmember
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Feb 13, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crewmember

ISS026-E-026761 (13 Feb. 2011) --- Medano Blanco coastal dunes in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina are featured in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Dec 2, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-005403 (2 Dec. 2009) --- Giens Peninsula, France is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 22...

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NASA image: iss009e18679
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Aug 17, 2004

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ISS009-E-18679 (17 August 2004) --- Ural River Delta, Kazakhstan is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Spring Storm Hits New England
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Dec 8, 2017

Spring Storm Hits New England

The strong coastal storm currently off the coast of New England will continue to bring strong winds and heavy snow...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2851
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Jun 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Why did the gopher tortoise cross the road? To get to the other side of the Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2852
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Jun 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A gopher tortoise ambles along the Launch Pad 39B beach road on NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2854
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Jun 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A gopher tortoise stops for lunch beside the Launch Pad 39B beach road on NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2917
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This gopher tortoise almost seems to float above the pavement as it hastens along the road...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2918
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A gopher tortoise lumbers down the roadway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Gopher...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Apr 16, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-21752 (16 April 2004) --- This image featuring Istanbul, Turkey was photographed by an Expedition 8...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2853
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Jun 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Slow and steady wins the race for this gopher tortoise, ambling along the Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: SWOT Measures Tuvalu Sea Level
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Jun 27, 2023

SWOT Measures Tuvalu Sea Level

The recently launched Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission collected data on sea levels around two of...

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NASA image: Pack ice along the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Pack ice along the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia as seen from STS-60

STS060-73-038 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- Pack ice is documented in this photograph along the coast of the Kamchatka...

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NASA image: PREFIRE: A Mission to Better Understand Earth’s Polar Regions (Mission Overview)
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May 16, 2024

PREFIRE: A Mission to Better Understand Earth’s Polar Regions (Mission Overview)

NASA’s PREFIRE mission aims to improve global climate change predictions by expanding our understanding of heat loss...

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NASA image: Northern Chile and Andes Mountains seen from STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour
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Dec 9, 1993

Northern Chile and Andes Mountains seen from STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour

STS061-101-023 (8 Dec 1993) --- This color photograph is a spectacular, panoramic (southeastern view) shot that...

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NASA image: Oil Slick Around Mississippi Barrier Islands [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Oil Slick Around Mississippi Barrier Islands [detail]

NASA image acquired June 26, 2010 As of June 27, 2010, the entire gulf-facing beachfront of several barrier islands...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1452
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Dec 17, 1999

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Under a rain-filled sky, Mark Epstein holds a rescued white pelican while Kat Royer fixes a leg band on it before...

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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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