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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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Oct 19, 2023

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iss070e006918 (Oct. 19, 2023) --- The southern portion of the Sonoran Desert in Mexico is pictured from the...

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NASA image: iss067e033271
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Apr 24, 2022

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iss067e033271 (April 24, 2022) --- The Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of the African nation of Namibia is...

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Sep 1, 2022

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iss067e302510 (Sept. 1, 2022) --- A portion of the Great Victoria Desert is pictured in Western Australia as the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Mar 25, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-21297 (25 March 2005) --- North Central China Desert is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: iss060e014846
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Jul 26, 2019

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iss060e014846 (July 26, 2019) --- A portion of the Sahara desert in Algeria is pictured as the International Space...

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NASA image: ED07-0038-052
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Mar 5, 2007

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Its white surfaces in contrast with the deep blue sky, NASA's Ikhana unmanned science and technology development...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jul 7, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-16963 (7 July 2007) --- Sahara Desert dunes are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 15...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Apr 2, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-22438 (2 February 2005) --- The Egyptian Desert is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 10...

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NASA image: iss064e000451
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Oct 25, 2020

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iss064e000451 (Oct. 25, 2020) --- A portion of the Sahara Desert is pictured in Chad as the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Dec 11, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-10124 (11 December 2004) --- The Algerian desert is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 10...

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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’ technicians prepare their Xodiac rocket to flight test Honeybee Robotics pneumatic sampler...

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NASA image: iss060e014847
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Jul 26, 2019

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iss060e014847 (July 26, 2019) --- A portion of the Sahara desert in Algeria is pictured as the International Space...

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NASA image: iss067e187073
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Jul 14, 2022

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iss067e187073 (July 14, 2022) --- The Namib Desert on Namibia's Atlantic coast is pictured from the International...

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NASA image: ED07-0038-026
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Mar 5, 2007

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NASA's Ikhana unmanned long-endurance science aircraft, a civil variant of General Atomics' Predator B, takes to the...

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NASA image: iss067e187067
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Jul 14, 2022

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iss067e187067 (July 14, 2022) --- The Namib Desert on Namibia's Atlantic coast is pictured from the International...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of Egypt taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 27, 2000

Earth observation views of Egypt taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-714-060 (11-22 February 2000) ---One of the STS-99 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour recorded...

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NASA image: iss069e053975
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Aug 4, 2023

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iss069e053975 (Aug. 4, 2023) --- The sun's glint and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea stand in stark...

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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: Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C

41C-31-990 (6-13 April 1984) --- Southwestern Algeria's Erg Chech shows long lines of parallel sand dunes called...

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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: Nasca Lines, Peru
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Oct 22, 2001

Nasca Lines, Peru

The Nasca Lines are located in the Pampa region of Peru, the desolate plain of the Peruvian coast 400 km south of...

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NASA image: Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia
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May 23, 2013

Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is drilling for a resource possibly more precious than oil. Over the last 24 years, it has tapped...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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May 13, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e061447 (May 13, 2019) --- The Namib Desert on the Atlantic Coast of Namibia is photographed from an altitude...

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NASA image: iss071e522575
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Aug 20, 2024

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iss071e522575 (Aug. 20, 2024) --- A portion of the Kalahari Desert, a semi-arid and sandy savanna, in South Africa's...

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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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