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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: Ottawa, Quebec Province, Canada and Glaciated Landscape
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Jun 22, 1973

Ottawa, Quebec Province, Canada and Glaciated Landscape

SL2-05-380 (22 June 1973) --- Ottawa, in the province of Ontario, (46.5N, 75.5W) is the capital of Canada and can be...

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NASA image: Nile River Delta, Egypt
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Oct 13, 1984

Nile River Delta, Egypt

The Nile River Delta of Egypt (30.0N, 31.0E) irrigated by the Nile River and its many distributaries, is some of the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Aug 21, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-13090 (21 August 2003) --- This view featuring Islamabad and Rawalpindi was taken by an Expedition 7...

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NASA image: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is separated from New Jersey by the Delaware River
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Dec 20, 2025

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is separated from New Jersey by the Delaware River

iss074e0002935 (Dec. 20, 2025) --- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—the United States’ first capital and the city where...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 17, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

ISS041-E-016740 (17 Sept. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 41 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Republic of Maldives
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Nov 9, 2016

Republic of Maldives

The Republic of Maldives is a country located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India. It comprises twenty-six...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks during the third meeting of the National Space Council, Wednesday, Dec....

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NASA image: Clouds cover the island nation of Cuba
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Apr 11, 2025

Clouds cover the island nation of Cuba

iss072e1000000 (April 11, 2025) --- This is the one-millionth image taken during the Expedition 72 mission aboard...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Director Hosts Java with John
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Dec 10, 2024

NASA Stennis Director Hosts Java with John

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosts a Java with John session on Dec. 10 with employees representing the Office...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the third meeting of the National Space Council, Wednesday, Dec....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 15, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-023646 (15 Aug. 2012) --- This nighttime nadir view of Kuwait City, the coastal city which serves as...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 1, 2021

National Space Council Meeting

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduces Vice President Kamala Harris, at the first meeting of the National Space...

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NASA image: Stennis award
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Nov 16, 2011

Stennis award

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (l to r), NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Jeri Buchholz, Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 26, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-020039 (26 Dec. 2011) --- This busy night time panorama was photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 1, 2021

National Space Council Meeting

Adm. Jim Ellis, USN (Ret.), Chairman of the National Space Council’s Users' Advisory Group, speaks at the first...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 23, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-027824 (23 April 2010) --- A member of the Expedition 23 crew onboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen introduces Vice President Kamala...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen shakes hands with Vice President...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the third meeting of the National Space Council, Wednesday, Dec....

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NASA image: Costa Rica, Central America as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Costa Rica, Central America as seen from STS-60

STS060-85-000AD (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This photograph shows the Central American nations of Nicaragua, Costa Rica and...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Oct 22, 2010

USA Science and Engineering Festival

A young girl watches as her paper airplane is flown in a small wind tunnel during the USA Science and Engineering...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris listens as CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II crew member Jeremy...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen introduces Vice President Kamala...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Oct 22, 2010

USA Science and Engineering Festival

Participants look through telescopes to observe the Sun during the USA Science and Engineering Festival, Saturday,...

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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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