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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: KSC-2010-3425
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May 14, 2010

KSC-2010-3425

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an exhaust plume forms under the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: iss068e040552
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Jan 15, 2023

iss068e040552

iss068e040552 (Jan. 15, 2023) --- An external high-definition camera on the International Space Station captured the...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 24, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-18935 (24 March 2004) --- This photo of a large black smoke plume from an oil fire was taken by an...

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NASA image: Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View [Detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View [Detail]

NASA satellite image acquired May 2, 2010 To see the full view of this image go to:...

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NASA image: Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View
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Dec 8, 2017

Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View

NASA satellite image acquired May 2, 2010 To view a detail of this image go to:...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-62714 (2 Aug. 2006) --- Mt. Etna Summit Plumes, Sicily is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Apr 2, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-18844 (2 April 2007) --- A plume at Mt. Bagana, Bougainville Island is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Satellite View of Kilauea Eruption
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May 7, 2018

Satellite View of Kilauea Eruption

This image from NASA's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) instrument on NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Lynnae Quick Portrait
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Feb 7, 2024

Lynnae Quick Portrait

“I found it amazing that this world was covered in ice and had an ocean underneath. I was mapping this area on...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 18, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-032377 (18 Jan. 2013) --- Internal waves off Northern Trinidad are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 6, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-037978 (6 Sept. 2011) --- Wildfire smoke plumes in Texas are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Nov 30, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-005496 (30 Nov. 2012) --- An eruption at the Ulawun volcano, New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea is...

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NASA image: sts133-s-001
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Feb 1, 2011

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STS133-S-001 (June 2010, Revised January 2011) --- The STS-133 mission patch is based upon sketches from the late...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Twilight Clouds
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Feb 11, 2025

Curiosity Views Twilight Clouds

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its left Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture these drifting noctilucent, or...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7049
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Aug 25, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-7049

P-34714 This image of the south polar terrain of Triton reveals about 50 dark plumes or 'wind streaks' on the icy...

ARC
NASA image: Dramatic Changes from Kilauea Leilani Estates Lava Flows Seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Jul 28, 2018

Dramatic Changes from Kilauea Leilani Estates Lava Flows Seen by NASA Spacecraft

The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection (ASTER) instrument onboard NASA's Terra spacecraft obtained...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Aug 20, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-13281 (20 August 2003) --- This view features forest fires in the Canadian province of British Columbia...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Aug 25, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-11189 (25 August 2002) --- Calanscio Sand Sea, Libya is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Feb 27, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-074881 (27 Feb. 2010) --- Earthquake damage in Concepcion, Chile is featured in this image photographed by...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 20, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-015121 (20 Sept. 2010) --- Twitchell Canyon Fire in central Utah is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Maps Carbon Monoxide from Brazil Fires
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Aug 23, 2019

NASA's AIRS Maps Carbon Monoxide from Brazil Fires

This time series shows carbon monoxide associated with fires from the Amazon region in Brazil from Aug. 8-22, 2019....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 5, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-088891 (5 Aug. 2014) --- Thunderheads near Borneo, Indonesia are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Views supporting the Window Experiment (WINDEX) of shuttle environment
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Aug 3, 1995

Views supporting the Window Experiment (WINDEX) of shuttle environment

STS070-386-027 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- High-speed film provided this close-up view of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 17, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-81687 (17 Sept. 2006) --- A forest fire in southern California is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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