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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: Algae Bioreactor and Plant Growth Tour
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Jun 13, 2018

Algae Bioreactor and Plant Growth Tour

Inside a laboratory in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Bloom in the Ross Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 Every southern spring and summer, after the Sun has risen into its 24-hour...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Talks with Media Following Mission -Sept. 12, 2023
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Sep 12, 2023

Expedition 69 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Talks with Media Following Mission -Sept. 12, 2023

NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi discussed...

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NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom off Iceland
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom off Iceland

A massive phytoplankton bloom stained the waters of the Atlantic Ocean north of Iceland with brilliant jewel tones...

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NASA image: Details of Arctic Greening in North America
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Jun 2, 2016

Details of Arctic Greening in North America

The northern reaches of North America are getting greener, according to a NASA study that provides the most detailed...

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NASA image: Coloring the Sea Around the Pribilof Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Coloring the Sea Around the Pribilof Islands

The Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8 captured this view of a phytoplankton bloom near Alaska’s Pribilof...

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NASA image: NASA scientists are flying over Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA scientists are flying over Alaska

As part of the Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE), NASA scientists are flying over Alaska and Canada,...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1997

Benefit from NASA

When NASA started plarning for manned space travel in 1959, the myriad challenges of sustaining life in space...

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NASA image: Haze over eastern China
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Dec 8, 2017

Haze over eastern China

The skies over northern China were shrouded with a thick haze in late December, 2013. The Moderate Resolution...

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NASA image: NASA Blue Marble 2007 West
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Blue Marble 2007 West

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2007 Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Reto Stöckli A day’s clouds. The shape and...

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NASA image: Blooms in the Sea of Marmara
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Dec 8, 2017

Blooms in the Sea of Marmara

Situated between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, the Sea of Marmara is full of a rich soup of nutrients and life...

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NASA image: Getting Involved in the Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) Program
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Jun 6, 2023

Getting Involved in the Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) Program

Ronald Sicker, Light Microscopy Module Payload Manager from NASA Glenn Research Center, explains the way you can get...

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NASA image: NASA Blue Marble 2007 East
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Blue Marble 2007 East

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2007 Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Reto Stöckli A day’s clouds. The shape and...

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NASA image: Snapshot of the Antarctic Ozone Hole 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

Snapshot of the Antarctic Ozone Hole 2010

Image acquired September 12, 2010 The yearly depletion of stratospheric ozone over Antarctica – more commonly...

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NASA image: Fires Rage Near Malibu, California
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires Rage Near Malibu, California

According to the NBCnews.com, Southern California firefighters were battling a growing, brush-fueled wildfire early...

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Feb 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep413 Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

Ep413_Low Earth Orbit and Beyond Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Dec 19, 2025

Ep406_The_Evolution_of_the_Laboratory

Ep404_The Evolution of the Laboratory Dane Turner Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Sep 26, 2025

Ep402_On_A_Desert_Island_With_the_2025_Class_of_Astronaut_Candidates

Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center...

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Sep 12, 2025

Ep401_Artemis_II_Launch

Ep401_Artemis II Launch Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Mar 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep375 Crew-10

Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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Mar 6, 2026

Ep414_Science_In_Space

HWHAP_Science In Space Kenna Pell Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson...

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Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Dec 5, 2025

HWHAP Ep404 CHAPEA Mission 2

Houston, We Have a Podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode 404: CHAPEA...

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Feb 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep412 Around the World for 25 Years

HWHAP Around the World for 25 Years Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of 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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