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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: Clouds swirl around a caldera on Fernandina Island
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Oct 3, 2024

Clouds swirl around a caldera on Fernandina Island

iss072e011909 (Oct. 3, 2024) -- Situated in the Galapagos is Fernandina Island. Pictured here is Fernandina's...

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NASA image: The frozen southeastern coast of Russia’s Sakhalin Island
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Feb 10, 2026

The frozen southeastern coast of Russia’s Sakhalin Island

iss074e0312749 (Feb. 10, 2026) --- An icy Zaliv Terpeniya, translated as the Gulf of Patience, on the frozen...

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NASA image: Hawaiian Islands taken by the STS-109 crew
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Mar 7, 2002

Hawaiian Islands taken by the STS-109 crew

STS109-E-5777 (7 March 2002) --- The main island of Hawaii is at frame center of this digital still camera's view...

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NASA image: Little Joe Launch
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Oct 4, 1959

Little Joe Launch

Launching of the LJ6 Little Joe on Oct. 4, 1959 took place at Wallops Island, Va. This was the first attempt to...

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NASA image: Skylab 3,Earth view,Washington,British Columbia,Vancouver Island
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May 12, 2009

Skylab 3,Earth view,Washington,British Columbia,Vancouver Island

SL3-121-2410 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3 Earth view of Washington, British Columbia, Vancouver Island and...

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NASA image: Stereo Pair of Height as Color & Shaded Relief, New York State, Lake Ontario to Long Island
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Jun 1, 2000

Stereo Pair of Height as Color & Shaded Relief, New York State, Lake Ontario to Long Island

From Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River at the top of the image and extending to Long Island at the bottom this...

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NASA image: The Falkland Islands, the Russian Segment of the Space Station, and a Pair of Solar Arrays
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Jul 2, 2023

The Falkland Islands, the Russian Segment of the Space Station, and a Pair of Solar Arrays

iss069e027359 (July 2, 2023) -- A set of remote South Atlantic islands, the Falkland Islands, peek through the...

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NASA image: Mt. Pinatubo Volcano - Post Eruption, Luzon, Philippines
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Aug 8, 1992

Mt. Pinatubo Volcano - Post Eruption, Luzon, Philippines

Mt. Pinatubo on the island of Luzon (15.0N, 120.0E) erupted catastrophically in June 1991 after over 600 years of...

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NASA image: Al Jirab Island, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf
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May 6, 1991

Al Jirab Island, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf

STS039-71-088 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A handheld 70mm frame of the southern Persian Gulf area. The island in the...

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Jul 19, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A technician performs final testing on Starshine 3 at the Naval Research Laboratory in...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi066
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Aug 9, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The PICSat and Starshine 3 (back) payloads wait for their launch aboard the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI035
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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A special platform connects the barge with a ramp to allow Castor 120, the first stage of...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi059
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Jul 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Starshine 3 payload for its launch aboard the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI041
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians inspect Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, at Kodiak...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI055
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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A convoy of trucks transports the stages of an Athena launch vehicle and supporting launch...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi063
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Aug 9, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The PCSat payload waits for its launch aboard the Athena 1 launch vehicle at Kodiak Island,...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI043
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lowered into place at Kodiak...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI045
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians inspect and secure Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle,...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi072
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Aug 8, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The Sapphire payload is moved into position next to the Starshine 3 payload at Kodiak...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI057
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Athena I launch vehicle for flight at Kodiak Island, Alaska, as...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi058
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Jul 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Starshine 3 payload for its launch aboard the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI046
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians install Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI039
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Trucks transporting Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi062
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Jul 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Starshine 3 payload, while the payload fairing of the Athena 1...

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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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