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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: Pine Island Glacier Ice Island 2013
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Apr 25, 2014

Pine Island Glacier Ice Island 2013

In early November 2013, a large iceberg separated from the front of Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier. It thus began...

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NASA image: Aleutian Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Aleutian Islands

Remote, rugged and extraordinarily beautiful, Alaska’s Aleutian Islands are best known for wildlife reserves,...

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NASA image: A Bird Eye View of Australia Heron Island
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Sep 29, 2016

A Bird Eye View of Australia Heron Island

Heron Island is located in Queensland, Australia, approximately 45 miles (72 kilometers) off the Australian...

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NASA image: Streamlined Island
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Oct 16, 2003

Streamlined Island

Streamlined Island

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NASA image: Islands in the Stream
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Nov 1, 2011

Islands in the Stream

Islands in the Stream

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NASA image: Crater Island
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Oct 15, 2007

Crater Island

Crater Island

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NASA image: NASA's View of Pine Island Glacier's Latest Iceberg
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Nov 8, 2018

NASA's View of Pine Island Glacier's Latest Iceberg

Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier calved a massive iceberg, known as Iceberg B-46, into the Amundsen Sea. Pine Island...

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NASA image: Tao-Rusyr Caldera, Onekotan Island, Kuril Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Tao-Rusyr Caldera, Onekotan Island, Kuril Islands

More than 9,000 years ago, a catastrophic volcanic eruption created a huge caldera on the southern end of Onekotan...

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NASA image: Tenarife Island, Canary Island Archipelago, Atlantic Ocean
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Aug 11, 1991

Tenarife Island, Canary Island Archipelago, Atlantic Ocean

Tenarife Island is one of the most volcanically active of the Canary Island archipelago, Atlantic Ocean, just off...

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NASA image: Raikoke Island, Kuril Islands
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Jul 1, 2019

Raikoke Island, Kuril Islands

Raikoke volcanic island is near the center of the Kuril Islands in the Sea of Okhotsk in the northwest Pacific...

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NASA image: The Birth of a New Island: Press Materials
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Dec 11, 2017

The Birth of a New Island: Press Materials

In late December 2014, a submarine volcano in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga erupted, sending a violent stream...

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NASA image: Island of Timor, Indonesia
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Nov 27, 1989

Island of Timor, Indonesia

This almost totally cloud free, photo of the island of Timor, Indonesia (9.0S, 125.0E) illustrates the volcanic...

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NASA image: Akpatok Island
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Dec 8, 2017

Akpatok Island

January 1st, 2001: Description: Akpatok Island lies in Ungava Bay in northern Quebec, Canada. Accessible only by...

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NASA image: Streamlined Islands
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May 30, 2006

Streamlined Islands

These streamlined islands are located in Mangala Vallis

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NASA image: Landsat Observes Barrier Islands
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May 26, 2011

Landsat Observes Barrier Islands

A survey of barrier islands published in 2011 in the Journal of Coastal Research offers the most thorough assessment...

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NASA image: Hawaiian Island Archipelago
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Jun 24, 1985

Hawaiian Island Archipelago

The entire Hawaiian Island Archipelago (21.5N, 158.0W) is seen in this single view. The islands are a favorite...

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NASA image: Opportunity at Cook Islands Polar
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Mar 23, 2009

Opportunity at Cook Islands Polar

Opportunity at Cook Islands Polar

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NASA image: Opportunity at Cook Islands Vertical
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Mar 23, 2009

Opportunity at Cook Islands Vertical

Opportunity at Cook Islands Vertical

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NASA image: King George Island Brushed
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Dec 13, 2006

King George Island Brushed

King George Island Brushed

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NASA image: Channel with Island in False Color
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Mar 29, 2004

Channel with Island in False Color

Channel with Island in False Color

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NASA image: Islands on a Dark Plain
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Jan 21, 2005

Islands on a Dark Plain

Islands on a Dark Plain

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NASA image: Islands in Kasei Vallis
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Apr 27, 2005

Islands in Kasei Vallis

Islands in Kasei Vallis

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NASA image: Opportunity at Cook Islands
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Mar 23, 2009

Opportunity at Cook Islands

Opportunity at Cook Islands

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NASA image: Canary Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Canary Islands

NASA image acquired December 21, 2011 The rugged landscape of the Canary Islands stood out in sharp contrast to 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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