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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: Naica Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
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Oct 2, 2007

Naica Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

The Naica mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, with its enormous gypsum crystals, may well be called the "Queen of the Giant...

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NASA image: Three dimensional perspective view of false-color image of eastern Hawaii
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Apr 18, 1994

Three dimensional perspective view of false-color image of eastern Hawaii

This is a three dimensional perspective view of false-color image of the eastern part of the Big Island of Hawaii....

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jul 1, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission

STS078-742-004 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- This is a north-looking perspective of the major volcanoes of the Cascade...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-028444 (3 Aug. 2013) --- Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 14, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13079 (15 January 2005) --- Tsunami damage, northwestern Sumatra (Indonesia) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Belcher Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Belcher Islands

Belcher Islands - September 21st, 2001 Description: Like sweeping brushstrokes of pink and green, the Belcher...

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NASA image: Radish Experiment Ready for Launch
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Sep 28, 2020

Radish Experiment Ready for Launch

As we prepare to send humans back to the Moon and on to Mars, the need for astronauts to grow fresh food in space is...

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NASA image: NASA SMAPVEX 15 Field Campaign Measures Soil Moisture Over Arizona
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Sep 9, 2015

NASA SMAPVEX 15 Field Campaign Measures Soil Moisture Over Arizona

NASA's SMAP (Soil Moisture Active Passive) satellite observatory conducted a field experiment as part of its soil...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Feb 26, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-030337 (26 Feb. 2008) --- Fucine Lake, central Italy is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Long Valley, California - 3-D view
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Long Valley, California - 3-D view

This is a three-dimensional perspective view of Long Valley, California by the Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C/X-band...

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NASA image: Flagstaff, Arizona seen in Earth Resources Experiments package
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Feb 1, 1974

Flagstaff, Arizona seen in Earth Resources Experiments package

SL4-93-067 (16 Nov. 1973-8 Feb. 1974) --- A spectacular winter view of the Flagstaff, Arizona area is seen in this...

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NASA image: View of a dust storm taken from Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 11, 2000

View of a dust storm taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-718-056 (11 September 2000) --- One of the STS-106 crew members on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis used a...

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NASA image: NASA's OPERA Project Generates Radar Image of Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's OPERA Project Generates Radar Image of Hurricane Helene

NASA's Observational Products for End-Users from Remote Sensing Analysis (OPERA) project generated a radar image of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6356
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6356

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis launches from Launch Pad 39A amidst the tropical vegetation native to...

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NASA image: Damage Map of Latest Italian Quake Produced by NASA
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Nov 16, 2016

Damage Map of Latest Italian Quake Produced by NASA

Damage Proxy Map (DPM) v0.5, derived from the Italian Space Agency's COSMO-SkyMed Spotlight synthetic aperture radar...

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NASA image: Juling and Kupalo Craters
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Aug 17, 2017

Juling and Kupalo Craters

This region on Ceres, located in the vicinity of Toharu Crater, presents two small craters: Juling at top (12 miles,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0881
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female anhinga roosts in branches near the water. Anhingas can be found in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Jan 11, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-022772 (11 Jan. 2008) --- Perth, Australia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 16...

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NASA image: Tonga Cyclone Damage Mapped by NASA's ARIA Team
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Feb 21, 2018

Tonga Cyclone Damage Mapped by NASA's ARIA Team

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory created this Damage Proxy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3143
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Jun 20, 2014

KSC-2014-3143

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Natural vegetation surrounds the historic Cape Canaveral Light on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Long Valley, California in 3-D
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Long Valley, California in 3-D

This three-dimensional perspective view of Long Valley, California was created from data taken by the Spaceborne...

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NASA image: Survey views of the Mir space station taken during rendezvous
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Jan 16, 1997

Survey views of the Mir space station taken during rendezvous

STS081-709-061 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As recorded while Space Shuttle Atlantis was docked with Russia's Mir Space...

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NASA image: NASA's ARIA Maps Aftermath from Florence
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Sep 18, 2018

NASA's ARIA Maps Aftermath from Florence

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

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NASA image: Flooding from Dorian Seen from Space
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Sep 3, 2019

Flooding from Dorian Seen from Space

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, in...

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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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