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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.

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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: Galapagos Islands Flyby [HD Video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Galapagos Islands Flyby [HD Video]

Completed: 07-16-2009 Straddling the equator approximately 1000 kilometers to the west of the South American...

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NASA image: Isla Isabella, Galapagos Island
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Sep 4, 2008

Isla Isabella, Galapagos Island

This image of the Galapagos Islands captures two large shield volcanoes on Isla Isabella, the largest and least...

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NASA image: Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands
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Jan 20, 1996

Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands

STS072-732-072 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Three of the nineteen Galapagos Islands are visible in this image, photographed...

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NASA image: Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos
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Jun 21, 2024

Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos

An eruption began on March 2, 2024 at Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos. Lava was seen coming from a circumferential...

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NASA image: Radar Image of Galapagos Island
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Oct 23, 1996

Radar Image of Galapagos Island

This is an image showing part of Isla Isabella in the western Galapagos Islands. It was taken by the L-band radar in...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Peers Into the Mouth of the Galapagos Wolf Volcano
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Jun 12, 2015

NASA Spacecraft Peers Into the Mouth of the Galapagos Wolf Volcano

On May 26, 2015, Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island in the Galapagos Islands erupted for the first time in 33 years....

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NASA image: Where on Earth...? MISR Mystery Image Quiz #5:<br .>Galapagos Islands
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Dec 12, 2001

Where on Earth...? MISR Mystery Image Quiz #5:<br .>Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos, situated in the Pacific Ocean roughly 1000 kilometers west of mainland Ecuador. This image from NASA...

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NASA image: Galapagos Islands taken by the STS-109 crew
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Mar 10, 2002

Galapagos Islands taken by the STS-109 crew

STS109-718-102 (1-12 March 2002) --- The astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Columbia took this 70mm picture...

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NASA image: Earth observations of the Galapagos Islands taken from OV-105 during STS-99.
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Mar 28, 2000

Earth observations of the Galapagos Islands taken from OV-105 during STS-99.

STS099-753-032 (11-22 February 2000) ---This 70mm photograph, photographed from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, centers...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image Isla Isabela in 3-D
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image Isla Isabela in 3-D

This is a three-dimensional view of Isabela, one of the Galapagos Islands located off the western coast of Ecuador,...

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NASA image: Three dimensional perspective view of portion of western Galapagos Islands
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Apr 18, 1994

Three dimensional perspective view of portion of western Galapagos Islands

STS059-S-085 (18 April 1994) --- This is a three-dimensional perspective view of part of Isla Isabela in the western...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 20, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember. Crewmember indicates Galapagos. Image was released by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 11, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-000232 (11 Nov. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 38 crew members aboard the International Space Station used...

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NASA image: iss068e025397
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Nov 28, 2022

iss068e025397

iss068e025397 (Nov. 28, 2022) --- The peak of La Cumbre Volcano on Ecuador's Fernandina Island, part of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Nov 5, 2024

The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss072e145206 (Nov. 5, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is pictured approaching the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss055e023500
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Apr 13, 2018

iss055e023500

iss055e023500 (April 13, 2018) --- The cloud-covered Galapagos Islands and the sun's glint in the waters off the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Galapagos Islands Image
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Aug 2, 2005

Galapagos Islands Image

NASA Mercury-bound MESSENGER spacecraft captured several stunning images of Earth during a gravity assist swingby of...

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NASA image: Clouds swirl around a caldera on Fernandina Island
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Oct 3, 2024

Clouds swirl around a caldera on Fernandina Island

iss072e011909 (Oct. 3, 2024) -- Situated in the Galapagos is Fernandina Island. Pictured here is Fernandina's...

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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.
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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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