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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: A Skyline View
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Jun 14, 2004

A Skyline View

A Skyline View

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NASA image: Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, Japan
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May 3, 2018

Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, Japan

The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline is a toll road in northern Japan, which partially ascends Mount Iwaki stratovolcano, and...

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NASA image: SKYLINE - HOUSTON - TX
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Oct 25, 1962

SKYLINE - HOUSTON - TX

Houston's skyline as seen from the Gulf Freeway Looking Northwest. HOUSTON, TX

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen as it flies over the...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen as it flies near 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 skyline of San Diego, California is visible as the USS San Diego departs from the U.S. Naval...

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NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3936
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Apr 13, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-3936

Ames Aeronautical Laboratory skyline from Akron Road

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge up the Hudson River with the New York skyline seen on the left and...

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NASA image: Deadly Everest Avalanche Site Spotted by NASA Spacecraft
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Apr 28, 2014

Deadly Everest Avalanche Site Spotted by NASA Spacecraft

On Friday, April 26, 2014, an avalanche on Mount Everest killed at least 13 Sherpa guides. NASA Terra spacecraft...

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NASA image: STS-119 Launch Skyline
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Mar 15, 2009

STS-119 Launch Skyline

STS119-S-025 (15 March 2009) --- The setting sun paints the clouds over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Super Flower Blood Moon over New Orleans
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May 26, 2021

Super Flower Blood Moon over New Orleans

The eclipse of the Super Flower Blood Moon over Bayou Bienvenue with the skyline of the city of New Orleans in the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 15, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

The San Diego skyline grows distant in the background as the USS Anchorage leaves port on Sept. 15, 2014 to begin...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge up the Hudson River in New York with the New York City Skyline,...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city
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Jul 3, 2025

Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city

iss073e0420094 (July 3, 2025) --- Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city with a metropolitan population of...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 15, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Former astronaut and Special Assistant for Orion Program Integration John Casper watches the San Diego skyline grow...

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NASA image: NASA S-3 Viking Aircraft
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Apr 7, 2010

NASA S-3 Viking Aircraft

This photo shows NASA Glenn’s S-3 Viking Aircraft flying over downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The S-3 continues to conduct...

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NASA image: Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover
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Feb 17, 2021

Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover

February 17, 2021, The Terminal Tower is illuminated in red to commemorate the Landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover...

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NASA image: Perspective View, Mt. Etna, Italy & the Aeolian Islands
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Nov 1, 2002

Perspective View, Mt. Etna, Italy & the Aeolian Islands

Italy's Mount Etna and the Aeolian Islands are the focus of this perspective view made from an Advanced Spaceborne...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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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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