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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: OUR ALIEN EARTH: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece
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Aug 22, 2024

OUR ALIEN EARTH: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece

Dive alongside Dr. Richard Camilli and his team as they explore the undersea volcanoes off of the coast of...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Explores an Icy Ocean World (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 18, 2024

Europa Clipper Explores an Icy Ocean World (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft as it orbits Jupiter and passes over the gas giant's...

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NASA image: Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent
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Jan 16, 2013

Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent

A team of scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing whether organic molecules can be brewed in a...

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NASA image: Does this Vial Contain Organics?
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Jan 16, 2013

Does this Vial Contain Organics?

The NASA Astrobiology Icy Worlds team at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory are collecting samples from a simulated...

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NASA image: SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Santa Monica Bay to Mount Baden-Powell, California
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Oct 5, 2000

SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Santa Monica Bay to Mount Baden-Powell, California

Los Angeles may be the world entertainment capital, but it is a difficult place to locate television and radio...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons

A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots exploring the...

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NASA image: The setting sun highlights Earth's horizon
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Sep 1, 2024

The setting sun highlights Earth's horizon

iss071e581260_alt (Sept. 1, 2024) --- The setting sun highlights Earth's horizon and reveals NASA astronaut Tracy C....

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NASA image: NASA Calls on Gamers, Citizen Scientists to Help Map World’s Corals
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Apr 9, 2020

NASA Calls on Gamers, Citizen Scientists to Help Map World’s Corals

NASA invites video gamers and citizen scientists to embark on virtual ocean research expeditions to help map coral...

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NASA image: NASA and SpaceX Launch U.S.-European Mission to Monitor World’s Ocean
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Nov 21, 2020

NASA and SpaceX Launch U.S.-European Mission to Monitor World’s Ocean

The ocean-observing Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

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Jul 6, 2020

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iss063e040531 (July 6, 2020) --- Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, was pictured on the island of Hawaii...

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Dec 25, 2020

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iss064e016369 (Dec. 25, 2020) --- Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, on the island of Hawaii is pictured...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew
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Sep 29, 2022

Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew

iss068e004110 (Sept. 29, 2022) --- Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano in Hawaii, is pictured from the...

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Nov 3, 2022

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iss068e020602 (Nov. 3, 2022) --- NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Frank Rubio are pictured inside the seven window...

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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a veterinarian and representatives from the...

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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and representatives from the Hubbs/Sea World...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember.
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Mar 26, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember.

ISS047e022280 (03/26/2016) --- This interesting Earth observation image from the International Space Station seems...

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NASA image: Hawaii, the largest island in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands
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Dec 28, 2024

Hawaii, the largest island in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands

iss072e421839 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- Hawaii, the largest island in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands, hosts Mauna Loa,...

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NASA image: Our Living Planet From Space
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Nov 13, 2017

Our Living Planet From Space

Life. It's the one thing that, so far, makes Earth unique among the thousands of other planets we've discovered....

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NASA image: Landsat's Global View of Ice Velocity
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Dec 12, 2016

Landsat's Global View of Ice Velocity

Ice from glaciers constantly flows into the ocean, but the speed the ice moves at changes. Landsat 8 provides...

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NASA image: Cassidy wearing Flight Suit
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Sep 11, 2020

Cassidy wearing Flight Suit

iss063e087971 (Sept. 11, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy poses for a portrait...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim poses for a portrait inside the International Space Station's "window to the world"
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May 11, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim poses for a portrait inside the International Space Station's "window to the world"

iss073e0027778 (May 11, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim poses for a portrait...

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Mar 29, 2021

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iss064e0449111 (March 29, 2021) --- Astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi of the Japan...

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Dec 6, 2021

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iss066e087015 (Dec. 6, 2021) --- Expedition 66 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Kayla Barron is pictured inside...

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NASA image: iss070e068929
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Jan 15, 2024

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iss070e068929 (Jan. 15, 2024) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight...

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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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