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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: Fires in San Diego County Blazing
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires in San Diego County Blazing

The single fire that ignited and split into nine separate fires still blazes in Southern California today....

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NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, San Diego, Calif.
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Jan 22, 2002

Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, San Diego, Calif.

The influence of topography on the growth of the city of San Diego is seen clearly in this computer-generated...

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NASA image: San Diego Bay, surrounded by the city of San Diego, California
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Oct 2, 2024

San Diego Bay, surrounded by the city of San Diego, California

iss072e010297 (Oct. 2, 2024) --- San Diego Bay, surrounded by the city of San Diego, California, and its suburbs...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S....

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S....

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S....

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NASA image: Astronaut Matt Dominick Talks with University of San Diego - Friday, April 19, 2024
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Apr 19, 2024

Astronaut Matt Dominick Talks with University of San Diego - Friday, April 19, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick of NASA discussed life and...

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NASA image: Orion in San Diego
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion in San Diego

Orion arrives at Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego on Dec. 9, 2014, where the team will prepare it for shipment back...

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NASA image: Orion in San Diego
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion in San Diego

Orion arrives at Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego on Dec. 9, 2014, where the team will prepare it for shipment back...

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NASA image: Orion in San Diego
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion in San Diego

Orion arrives at Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego on Dec. 9, 2014, where the team will prepare it for shipment back...

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NASA image: Orion in San Diego
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion in San Diego

Orion arrives at Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego on Dec. 9, 2014, where the team will prepare it for shipment back...

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NASA image: URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference
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Feb 28, 2024

URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference

USS San Diego Commanding Officer Capt. David Walton speaks at a news conference held in San Diego, California on...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the USS San Diego, a crane is used to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat into the Pacific...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather after the Orion...

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NASA image: Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship
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Feb 15, 2014

Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and...

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NASA image: Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship
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Feb 15, 2014

Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and...

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NASA image: Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship
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Feb 15, 2014

Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and...

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NASA image: Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship
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Feb 15, 2014

Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and...

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NASA image: Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship
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Feb 15, 2014

Orion URT EFT-1 load capsule onto ship

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and...

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NASA image: Expedition71 NASA Astronaut Matt Dominick Talks With KGTV-TV San Diego – Friday, July 12, 2024
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Jul 12, 2024

Expedition71 NASA Astronaut Matt Dominick Talks With KGTV-TV San Diego – Friday, July 12, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matt Dominick of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: NASA Experts Share Artemis Insights at San Diego Comic-Con 2024
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Jul 25, 2024

NASA Experts Share Artemis Insights at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

jsc2024e055756 (July 25, 2024) -- NASA panelists Dionne Hernandez-Lugo, Jackelynne Silva-Martinez, A.C. Charania,...

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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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