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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: Durham, North Carolina, Students Study Martian Volcanism
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Mar 25, 2008

Durham, North Carolina, Students Study Martian Volcanism

Durham, North Carolina, Students Study Martian Volcanism

JPL
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment Volcanic Study, proposed by Troy A. Crites of Kent, Washington....

MSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Galeras Volcano, Colombia
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Apr 28, 1998

Space Radar Image of Galeras Volcano, Colombia

This radar image of the area surrounding the Galeras volcano in southern Colombia shows the ability of a...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Studying Volcanic Ash Engine Test Results
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Jul 23, 2015

NASA Studying Volcanic Ash Engine Test Results

The volcanic ash distribution spider, shown here in the inlet of the engine while running, was used to send the...

AFRC
NASA image: Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii seen from Skylab
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Jan 8, 1974

Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii seen from Skylab

SL4-139-3997 (8 Jan. 1974) --- A vertical view of the Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, as photographed from the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00127
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Apr 22, 2004

KSC-04-S-00127

Blazing a trail of discoveries at Meridiani Planum, NASA's Opportunity rover has come across another. A volcanic...

KSC
NASA image: Using Earth to Understand How Water May Have Affected Volcanoes on Mars
Video
Jun 8, 2018

Using Earth to Understand How Water May Have Affected Volcanoes on Mars

This scientific data visualization shows the evolution of the newly-erupted island in the Kingdom of Tonga. Results...

GSFC
NASA image: VERITAS Science Team Members Begin Iceland Campaign
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Aug 10, 2023

VERITAS Science Team Members Begin Iceland Campaign

Members of the VERITAS science team pause for a photograph on July 31, 2023, after arriving in Iceland to begin a...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Feb 28, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-038182 (28 Feb. 2009) --- Mawson Peak, Heard Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jun 24, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-009777 (24 June 2008) --- Aeolian Islands, Italy are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: Planetary Scientist Profile: Brent Garry
Video
Jul 8, 2013

Planetary Scientist Profile: Brent Garry

Studying volcanoes and lava flows on Earth are just a part of Brent Garry’s job. His work also takes him to the...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA to Explore Volcanoes, Coral Reefs, and Snowpacks
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Jan 12, 2017

NASA to Explore Volcanoes, Coral Reefs, and Snowpacks

2016 was a big year for NASA’s field campaigns studying our changing planet, and 2017 will be just as exciting. New...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 12, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-81-095 (9-20 April 1994) --- View southwestward across the Kamchatka Peninsula. The cluster of volcanoes in...

JSC
NASA image: Axiom Mission 4 crew members Peggy Whitson and Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewsk
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Jun 26, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 crew members Peggy Whitson and Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewsk

iss073e0251619 (June 26, 2025) --- Axiom Mission 4 crew members Peggy Whitson (foreground) from Axiom Space and...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7074
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Jul 4, 1979

ARC-1979-A79-7074

P-21739 BW Range: 4.7 million kilometers (2.9 million miles) This picture of Io was taken as Voyager 2 closes in on...

ARC
NASA image: Sahara Desert, Niger
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Jan 20, 1996

Sahara Desert, Niger

STS072-709-063 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour exposed this 70mm frame of...

JSC
NASA image: Seeing Our Home in a Whole New Light: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Seeing Our Home in a Whole New Light: Space Station Benefits

From its orbit 400 kilometers (250 miles) above Earth, the International Space Station collects a variety of data...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 mission
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Jul 23, 1999

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 mission

STS093-704-087 (23-27 July 1999) --- This low angle, early morning shot over Chile was photographed from the...

JSC
NASA image: Wind Erosion
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May 21, 2020

Wind Erosion

Located east of Eumenides Dorsum, this VIS image contains evidence of long term wind action and erosion. This area...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observation image of Von Karman Vortices taken during STS-100
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Apr 30, 2001

Earth observation image of Von Karman Vortices taken during STS-100

STS100-710-182 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Easily recognizable in this STS-100 70mm frame are phenomena known as the...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 20, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005037 (19 April 2008) --- Santorini Volcano, Greece is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: Payún Volcanic Field
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Dec 8, 2017

Payún Volcanic Field

Situated in the southern Andes Mountains, the Payún volcanic field of Argentina is a complex landscape that formed...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7099
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Jul 10, 1979

ARC-1979-A79-7099

Range : 1.2 million kilometers (750,000 miles) This picture of Io is one of the last sequence of 'volcano watch'...

ARC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Central Java, Indonesia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Central Java, Indonesia

The summits of two large volcanoes in Central Java, Indonesia are shown in the center of this radar image. Lava...

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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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