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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: Science Objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission
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Oct 11, 2024

Science Objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission

This graphic illustrates the main science objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's moon Europa: to...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Feb 7, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-028898 (7 Feb. 2009) --- The summit of Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Mar 21, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-17165 (21 March 2007) --- A plume at Shiveluch Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia is featured in this...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3213
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Jun 1, 2010

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS133-S-001 ---- The STS-133 mission patch is based upon sketches from the late...

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NASA image: Smoke Plumes from the B&B Complex Fires, Oregon
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Sep 10, 2003

Smoke Plumes from the B&B Complex Fires, Oregon

The extent, height, and amount of smoke originating from the B&B Complex Fires in central Oregon are captured in...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Images Provide Insights Into Iceland Volcanic Plume
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Apr 16, 2010

NASA Satellite Images Provide Insights Into Iceland Volcanic Plume

On April 15, 2010, NASA Terra spacecraft captured these images of the ongoing eruption of Iceland Eyjafjallajökull...

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NASA image: NASA Terra Spacecraft Measures Height of California Rim Fire Smoke Plumes
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Aug 27, 2013

NASA Terra Spacecraft Measures Height of California Rim Fire Smoke Plumes

This image from the MISR instrument onboard NASA Terra spacecraft shows a 121-by-165-mile 194-by-266 kilometer...

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NASA image: Onufrienko with thruster exhaust plume deflectors in the SM taken Expedition Four
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Jan 1, 2002

Onufrienko with thruster exhaust plume deflectors in the SM taken Expedition Four

ISS004-E-6429 (January 2002) --- Cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander representing...

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NASA image: Large Smoke Plumes from Alberta, Canada Fires Observed by NASA MISR
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May 11, 2016

Large Smoke Plumes from Alberta, Canada Fires Observed by NASA MISR

On May 6, 2016, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of devastating wildfires in Alberta Province, Canada, near...

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NASA image: NASA's Terra Satellite Sees a Strong, Steady Stream of Ash from Puyehue Volcano
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Terra Satellite Sees a Strong, Steady Stream of Ash from Puyehue Volcano

When NASA's Terra satellite flew over the Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano on July 8, 2011 at 14:25 UTC (10:25 a.m....

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NASA image: STS-39 OV-103 reaction control system (RCS) jets fire during onorbit maneuver
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 OV-103 reaction control system (RCS) jets fire during onorbit maneuver

STS039-27-016 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery fires reaction control subsystem (RCS) thrusters...

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NASA image: NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture First-of-its-Kind Moon Landing Footage
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Mar 13, 2025

NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture First-of-its-Kind Moon Landing Footage

This compressed, resolution-limited video features a preliminary sequence of the Blue Ghost final descent and...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1733
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke build around the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7988
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Earth observation images taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Sep 11, 2001

Earth observation images taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-5436 (11 September 2001) --- One of a series of pictures taken of metropolitan New York City (and other...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1725
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke billow around the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8016
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 13, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the STS-66 emblem depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis launching into Earth...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7987
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Colima Volcano, State of Jalisco, Mexico
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May 6, 1991

Colima Volcano, State of Jalisco, Mexico

STS039-75-101 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Spending over eight days in Earth orbit, the STS-39 crew was able to return...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8012
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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May 18, 2013

Earth Observations

ISS036-E-002105 (18 May 2013) --- Pavlof Volcano was captured in the fourth day of its eruption by one of the...

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NASA image: iss031e146341
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Jun 27, 2012

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ISS031-E-146344 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

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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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