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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.

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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: In Ghar, Algeria, in the Sahara Desert
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Oct 13, 2024

In Ghar, Algeria, in the Sahara Desert

iss072e068304 (Oct. 13, 2024) --- The town and commune of In Ghar, with a population of over 11,000 in Algeria's...

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NASA image: A portion of the Libyan Desert in Sudan
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Jan 14, 2025

A portion of the Libyan Desert in Sudan

iss072e474251 (Jan. 14, 2025) --- A portion of the Libyan Desert near the Northern Sudan city of Al Dabbah, on the...

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NASA image: X-36 in Flight over Mojave Desert
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 in Flight over Mojave Desert

The unusual lines of the X-36 technology demonstrator contrast sharply with the desert floor as the remotely piloted...

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NASA image: X-48B Banks over Desert Backdrop
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Aug 14, 2007

X-48B Banks over Desert Backdrop

The unique X-48B Blended Wing Body subscale demonstrator banked over desert scrub at Edwards AFB during the...

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NASA image: Wadis in the hot desert climate of Yemen
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Apr 20, 2023

Wadis in the hot desert climate of Yemen

iss069e004762 (April 20, 2023) --- Wadis, the Arabic term for drainage courses that contain water only when...

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NASA image: Room to roam for wildlife in the Mojave Desert at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California
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Jul 12, 2017

Room to roam for wildlife in the Mojave Desert at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California

A bobcat resting leisurely on a retaining wall among the flowering bushes at Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Room to roam for wildlife in the Mojave Desert at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California
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Mar 11, 2021

Room to roam for wildlife in the Mojave Desert at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California

A bobcat surveying the landscape in between bushes at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The...

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NASA image: Laguna Salada in the Sonoran Desert
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Oct 1, 2025

Laguna Salada in the Sonoran Desert

iss073e0886770 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- Laguna Salada is a dry lakebed in the Baja California portion of the Sonoran...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3967
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Jun 18, 2010

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Mike Miller demonstrates one of the backpacks his team designed and built for the Desert Research and Technology...

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NASA image: The cold desert climate region of Kazakhstan
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Sep 30, 2024

The cold desert climate region of Kazakhstan

iss072e007016 (Oct. 1, 2024) --- The cold desert climate region of Kazakhstan on the coast of the Caspian Sea coast...

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NASA image: The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert meets the Pamir Mountains in China
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Feb 18, 2026

The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert meets the Pamir Mountains in China

iss074e0316083 (Feb. 18, 2026) --- The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert—the world’s second-largest shifting...

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NASA image: Sahara Desert, Algeria
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Sep 30, 1994

Sahara Desert, Algeria

STS068-228-081 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- This northwest-looking view shows central Algeria with an unusual...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-58
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Jul 28, 1998

Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-92-064 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- This oblique view, looking northeast from central Egypt, shows great expanses...

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NASA image: Mojave Desert, California
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Apr 14, 1981

Mojave Desert, California

STS001-12-308 (12-14 April 1981) --- Space shuttle Columbia approached Edwards Air Force Base from the left to land...

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NASA image: Summer Monsoon, Kalahari Desert, Africa
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Nov 1, 1992

Summer Monsoon, Kalahari Desert, Africa

STS052-152-047 (22 Oct- 1 Nov 1992) --- The Kalahari Desert had not seen any significant rainfall for months before...

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NASA image: Perseverance Field Team Sets up in Nevada Desert
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May 6, 2020

Perseverance Field Team Sets up in Nevada Desert

A field team sets up equipment in the Nevada desert in February 2020 as part of a training session for scientists...

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NASA image: The hot desert coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region
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Oct 1, 2024

The hot desert coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region

iss072e007019 (Oct. 1, 2024) --- The hot desert coast of Western Australia's sparsely-populated Pilbara region on...

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NASA image: The hot and arid desert coast of Angola on the Atlantic Ocean
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Mar 26, 2025

The hot and arid desert coast of Angola on the Atlantic Ocean

iss072e862085 (March 26, 2025) --- The hot and arid desert coast of Angola on the Atlantic Ocean is pictured from...

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NASA image: The sparsely populated, hot desert region of Western Australia
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May 23, 2025

The sparsely populated, hot desert region of Western Australia

iss073e0078403 (May 23, 2025) --- The sparsely populated, hot desert region of Western Australia near Neale Junction...

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NASA image: A front view of the Lunar Electric Rover
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Oct 23, 2008

A front view of the Lunar Electric Rover

A front view of the Lunar Electric Rover (LER) during the Desert Research and Technology Studies (RATS) remote field...

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NASA image:  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the desert nation's capital and largest city
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Jan 22, 2025

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the desert nation's capital and largest city

iss072e519565 (Jan. 22, 2025) --- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the desert nation's capital and largest city with a...

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NASA image: Sahara Desert, Niger
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Jan 20, 1996

Sahara Desert, Niger

STS072-709-063 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour exposed this 70mm frame of...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00323
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Sep 29, 2004

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies or RATS team is giving NASA's newly developed spacesuits, chariot and...

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NASA image: Wadis are pictured in the northern Sahara Desert region of Algeria
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Feb 21, 2026

Wadis are pictured in the northern Sahara Desert region of Algeria

iss074e0320309 (Feb. 21, 2026) --- Wadis, dry riverbeds or channels that carry water only during the rainy season,...

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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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