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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: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken by Expedition 63 crew
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Apr 22, 2020

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken by Expedition 63 crew

iss063e002302 (April 22, 2020) --- The Idriss I Dam in Morocco is pictured from the International Space Station as...

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Nov 26, 2020

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iss064e006268 (Nov. 26, 2020) --- Pictured from the International Space Station, the Aswan Dam in Egypt separates...

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NASA image: Klamath River, OR and CA
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Oct 25, 2024

Klamath River, OR and CA

By August, 2024, the four dams blocking the flow of the Klamath River in California and Oregon were removed. After...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Jan 10, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-12372 (10 January 2004) --- The Biobio River in Chile was featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Oct 5, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-006160 (5 Oct. 2010) --- Merowe Dam, Nile River and the Republic of the Sudan are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-102 flight
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Mar 18, 2001

Earth observations taken during STS-102 flight

STS102-303-017 (8-21 March 2001)--- The STS-102 crew members used a 35mm camera on the flight deck of the Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations during Expedition 69
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Aug 17, 2023

Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e061443 (Aug. 17, 2023) --- Wadi al Qattarah, containing an agricultural zone, grazing land, and a dam, is...

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NASA image: iss068e053748
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Feb 14, 2023

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iss068e053748 (Feb. 14, 2023) --- At lower left, the city of Adana, Turkey, rests on the banks of the Seyhan Dam...

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NASA image: iss056e094592
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Jul 10, 2018

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iss056e094592 (July 10, 2018) --- The city of Page, Ariz., the Colorado River and Glen Canyon Dam which forms Lake...

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NASA image: LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test
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Oct 28, 2021

LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test

Flight test of the LA-8 Aerdrome as part of a new effort in aeronautics to look at urban flight, like with package...

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NASA image: iss071e130671
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May 26, 2024

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iss071e130671 (May 26, 2024) --- Ute Reservoir in Utah, created by Ute Dam in New Mexico and filled by the Canadian...

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NASA image: iss060e004214
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Jul 4, 2019

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iss060e004214 (July 4, 2019) --- Lake Isabella in California, pictured as the International Space Station orbited...

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NASA image: iss071e064589
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May 8, 2024

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iss071e064589 (May 8, 2024) --- An artifical lake created by the Florentino Ameghino Dam on the Chubut River is...

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NASA image: Khurdopin Glacier, Pakistan
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Mar 26, 2018

Khurdopin Glacier, Pakistan

In October 2016, the Khurdopin Glacier in Pakistan began a rapid surge after 20 years of little movement. By March,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Nov 4, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-05803 (4 November 2004) --- Moreno Glacier, Argentina is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Eyes on Infrastructure: How the NISAR Satellite Will Help Keep Communities Safer
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Nov 8, 2024

Eyes on Infrastructure: How the NISAR Satellite Will Help Keep Communities Safer

A failure of key infrastructure like a dam or bridge can have disastrous consequences, but organizations around the...

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NASA image: Channeled Scablands, Washington
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Sep 11, 2023

Channeled Scablands, Washington

The Channeled Scablands in Washington were formed about 19,000 years ago when glacial Lake Missoula in Montana burst...

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NASA image: Flooding at Iron-Ore Mine, SE Brazil
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Nov 14, 2015

Flooding at Iron-Ore Mine, SE Brazil

On Nov. 5, 2015, a dam at an iron-ore mine in southeastern Brazil burst, sending a wall of water, clay-red mud and...

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NASA image: iss067e170414
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Jul 1, 2022

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iss067e170414 (July 1, 2022) --- The Colorado River leads to Lake Buchanan (lower right) formed by the Buchanan Dam...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

A NASA technician is dwarfed by the gigantic Third Stage (S-IVB) as it rests on supports in a facility at KSC. The...

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NASA image: Lake Nasser on Nile River in Egypt as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 12, 1968

Lake Nasser on Nile River in Egypt as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

Lake Nasser on the Nile River in southeastern United Arab Republic (Egypt) as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft...

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NASA image: STS-47 Commander Gibson dons LES prior to JSC launch egress training
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Mar 9, 1992

STS-47 Commander Gibson dons LES prior to JSC launch egress training

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, Commander Robert L. Gibson adjusts the launch and entry suit (LES) neck...

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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: iss071e163367
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Jun 4, 2024

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iss071e163367 (June 4, 2024) --- Baghdad, Iraq (lower left), is pictured near several bodies of water including...

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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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