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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: Ancient settlements surround this circular, geological feature in Mali
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Oct 16, 2024

Ancient settlements surround this circular, geological feature in Mali

iss072e069133 (Oct. 16, 2024) --- Ancient settlements surround this circular, geological feature in the hot, desert...

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Sep 9, 2024

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iss071e615337 (Sept. 9, 2024) --- This portion of the Victoria River, located near the Tanami Desert in Australia's...

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Jul 4, 2019

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iss060e003647 (July 4, 2019) --- NASA's Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Edwards Air Force Base are...

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NASA image: X-38 - Landing After First Free Flight, March 12, 1998
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Mar 12, 1998

X-38 - Landing After First Free Flight, March 12, 1998

The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle touches down amidst the California desert scrubbrush at the end of its first free...

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NASA image: EC76-5140
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Apr 11, 1975

EC76-5140

F-104A #818 flown by Einar Enevoldson and F-104A #820 flown by Gary Krier in formation over the Mojave Desert....

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Feb 7, 2022

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iss066e137375 (Feb. 7, 2022) --- A portion of the Sahara Desert in Algeria, with sand dunes, rocky platforms and...

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May 14, 2021

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iss065e046554 (May 14, 2021) --- The far eastern, desert portion of Western Australia near the border with Northern...

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Sep 18, 2023

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iss069e089635 (Sept. 18, 2023) --- The eroded Aorounga meteorite impact crater, also known as the "Eye of the...

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Jul 26, 2023

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iss069e037428 (July 26, 2023) --- The city lights of Mecca, Islam's holiest city in the desert valley of western...

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NASA image: Successful Orion parachute test!
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Sep 27, 2011

Successful Orion parachute test!

The Orion team performed the first of a series of development tests at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds on Sept. 27,...

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Jan 26, 2022

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iss066e126129 (Jan. 26, 2022) --- The semi-desert, southern coast of Iran on the Persian Gulf is pictured from the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 8, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E182380 (05/08/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station captured this...

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Feb 15, 2022

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iss066e144029 (Feb. 15, 2022) --- The hot and arid desert geography of Kerman Province in central Iran is pictured...

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Sep 1, 2022

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iss067e302507 (Sept. 1, 2022) --- The Karakum Desert oasis in the Mary region of Turkmenistan is pictured from the...

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NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE in flight
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Apr 14, 1998

F-15 ACTIVE in flight

The F-15 ACTIVE in flight above the Mojave desert on April 14, 1998. The overhead shot shows the aircraft's striking...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Apr 6, 2022

Earth Observation

iss067e003783 (April 6, 2022) --- The Namib Desert is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited...

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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 X-36 technology demonstrator shows off its distinctive shape as the remotely piloted aircraft flies a research...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Apr 29, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e009516 (April 29, 2021) --- The isolated volcanic crater Waw an Namus in Libya with three small saltwater...

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Feb 4, 2021

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iss064e029032 (Feb. 4, 2021) --- The desert city of Dubai, on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, is...

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Nov 1, 2021

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iss066e024016 (Nov. 1, 2021) --- The Niger River in the African nation of Mali is pictured from the International...

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Jun 10, 2019

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iss059e099177 (June 10, 2019) --- The Nile River, Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea are contrasted by the desert nations...

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Feb 12, 2023

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iss068e051442 (Feb. 12, 2023) --- Chandler, Arizona, southeast of the state's capital city of Phoenix, is pictured...

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Jan 23, 2021

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iss064e026005 (Jan. 26, 2021) --- The subtropical desert climate of the southern coast of Peru is pictured from the...

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NASA image: ERAST Program Proteus Aircraft in Flight
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Jul 26, 1999

ERAST Program Proteus Aircraft in Flight

The unusual design of the Proteus high-altitude aircraft, incorporating a gull-wing shape for its main wing and a...

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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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