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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: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-022
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-048
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

The sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is seen shortly after touching down in the desert, Sunday,...

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NASA image: Sand dunes along the Saudi Arabia-Oman border
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May 16, 2023

Sand dunes along the Saudi Arabia-Oman border

iss069e010869 (May 16, 2023) --- Sand dunes in the desert area along the Saudi Arabia-Oman border were pictured by...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-024
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-024

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: iss060e000604
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Jun 26, 2019

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iss060e000604 (June 26, 2019) --- The Murghab river flows into the oasis city of Mary in the Karakum Desert in...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-035
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-035

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: jsc2024e034088
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May 13, 2024

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A team of scientists gathered around a table watch video feeds from the cameras worn by NASA astronauts Kate Rubins...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-012
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-012

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-029
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-029

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-031
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: View of earth visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft during lunar orbital mission
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Dec 22, 1968

View of earth visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft during lunar orbital mission

AS08-16-2596 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of Earth as photographed by the Apollo 8 astronauts during their lunar orbit...

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NASA image: Successful Orion parachute test!
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May 10, 2022

Successful Orion parachute test!

The Orion team performed the first of a series of parachute development tests at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in...

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

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

The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle descends under its steerable parafoil over the California desert in its first free...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-026
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-026

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-034
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-034

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-28 crew spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Nov 27, 2025

The Soyuz MS-28 crew spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e1196724 (Nov. 27, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-28 crew spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Chris Williams and...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 25, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-08259 (25 June 2003) --- This view was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

The sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is seen shortly after touching down in the desert, Sunday,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-032
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-032

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-001
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-001

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-010
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-010

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

STS-61A earth observations

61A-200-019 (30 Oct-6 Nov 1985) --- The Nubian Desert of northern Sudan and southern Egypt. This view to the...

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NASA image: Navajo Code Talker Joe Morris, Sr. shared insights from his time as a secret World War Two messenger with his audience at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center
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Nov 26, 2002

Navajo Code Talker Joe Morris, Sr. shared insights from his time as a secret World War Two messenger with his audience at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center

Navajo Code Talker Joe Morris, Sr. shared insights from his time as a secret World War Two messenger with his...

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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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