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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: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image: Namibia Dunes
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Mar 25, 2021

Namibia Dunes

In central Namibia are long straight dunes along the western edge of the Kalahari Desert. Farmers and ranchers wage...

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NASA image: Subsurface Radar That Looks Like a Jogging Stroller
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May 6, 2020

Subsurface Radar That Looks Like a Jogging Stroller

A member of a science field team operates a subsurface radar in the Nevada desert in February 2020 as part of a...

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NASA image: Lake Chad, Chad, Africa
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Apr 29, 1990

Lake Chad, Chad, Africa

Africa's Lake Chad where the borders of Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon merge (13.0N, 14.0E) has been undergoing...

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NASA image: OASIS Study Project (Illustration)
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Sep 23, 2020

OASIS Study Project (Illustration)

The OASIS project seeks to study fresh water aquifers in the desert as well as ice sheets in places like Greenland....

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NASA image: High View of Melas
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Mar 13, 2006

High View of Melas

Soaring high above Valles Marineris, the Grand Canyon of Mars, viewers look down and catch a sight resembling parts...

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NASA image: iss055e084542
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May 18, 2018

iss055e084542

iss055e084542 (May 18, 2018) --- A portion the Innamincka Regional Reserve, surrounded by the Strzlecki Desert, is...

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NASA image: Proteus at Sunset
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Jul 26, 1999

Proteus at Sunset

The uniquely shaped Proteus high-altitude aircraft soars over California’s Mojave Desert during a July 1999 flight.

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NASA image: EC01-0267-1
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Sep 20, 2001

EC01-0267-1

These two NASA F/A-18 aircraft are flying a test point for the Autonomous Formation Flight project over California's...

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NASA image: Masten Xodiac Launch with Honeybee Robotics
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May 17, 2018

Masten Xodiac Launch with Honeybee Robotics

Masten Space Systems’ Xodiac rocket flight tests Honeybee Robotics pneumatic sampler collection system, PlanetVac,...

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NASA image: STS-56 Earth observation of the northeastern Nile Delta
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Earth observation of the northeastern Nile Delta

STS-56 Earth observation of the northeastern Nile Delta was photographed from the Earth-orbiting Discovery, Orbiter...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Northern Chile & Andes Mtns taken from OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Northern Chile & Andes Mtns taken from OV-102

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Northern Chile and the Andes...

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NASA image: Above Adiri
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Jul 31, 2007

Above Adiri

Within the windswept wastes of Titan equatorial dune desert lies the 1,700-km 1,050-mi wide bright region called...

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NASA image: Four Corners, United States
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Sep 17, 2011

Four Corners, United States

This image from NASA Terra satellite shows the only place in the United States where four states come together: the...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice

Meet Jim Rice, an astrogeologist whose work has taken him to every continent on the globe. Among the many activities...

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NASA image: Sun Glint from Solar Electric Generating Stations
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May 26, 2004

Sun Glint from Solar Electric Generating Stations

These images, from 8 April 2003 show that depending upon the position of the Sun, the solar power stations in...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken by Expedition 63 crew
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Apr 22, 2020

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken by Expedition 63 crew

iss063e002389 (April 22, 2020) --- The northern central portion of Morocco, pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The tailless X-36 technology demonstrator research aircraft cruises over the California desert at low altitude...

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NASA image: iss070e090117
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Feb 8, 2024

iss070e090117

iss070e090117 (Feb. 8, 2024) --- Sand dunes in the Sahara Desert are pictured in the African nation of Algeria as...

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NASA image: iss064e029454
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Feb 5, 2021

iss064e029454

iss064e029454 (Feb. 5, 2021) --- The International Space Station was flying 261 miles above the Sahara Desert when...

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NASA image: iss069e086612
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Sep 11, 2023

iss069e086612

iss069e086612 (Sept. 11, 2023) --- The Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of Namibia on the African continent is...

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NASA image: iss057e111398
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Dec 4, 2018

iss057e111398

iss057e111398 (Dec. 4, 2018) --- An Expedition 57 crew member photographed the desert coast of Mauritania on the...

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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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