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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: Satellites Aid Active Fire Response
Video
Aug 1, 2019

Satellites Aid Active Fire Response

Front-line responders do the heavy lifting when it comes to fighting and managing wildfires, but they’re often...

GSFC
NASA image: Hayman Fire, Colorado
Image
Jun 18, 2002

Hayman Fire, Colorado

The Hayman forest fire, started on June 8, is continuing to burn in the Pike National Forest, 57 km (35 miles)...

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NASA image: May the Forest Be with You: GEDI Moves Toward Launch To Space Station
Video
May 4, 2018

May the Forest Be with You: GEDI Moves Toward Launch To Space Station

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation – or GEDI, pronounced like "Jedi," of Star Wars fame – instrument is...

GSFC
NASA image: Before-and-After LIDAR Images from 2014 King Fire in El Dorado National Forest
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Apr 9, 2015

Before-and-After LIDAR Images from 2014 King Fire in El Dorado National Forest

New maps of two recent California megafires that combine unique data sets from the U.S. Forest Service and NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: California Drought Effects on Sierra Trees Mapped by NASA
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Jun 27, 2016

California Drought Effects on Sierra Trees Mapped by NASA

California, reveals the devastating effect of California's ongoing drought on Sierra Nevada conifer forests. The map...

JPL
NASA image: Smokey the Bear Toy in the Node 1
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Aug 3, 2012

Smokey the Bear Toy in the Node 1

ISS032-E-011654 (3 Aug. 2012) --- Smokey Bear floats freely near crew insignias placed in the Unity node of the...

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NASA image: Smokey the Bear Toy floating in ISS Hatchway
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Aug 3, 2012

Smokey the Bear Toy floating in ISS Hatchway

ISS032-E-011678 (3 Aug. 2012) --- Smokey Bear floats freely near a hatchway on the International Space Station. On...

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NASA image: Smokey the Bear Toy floating in the Node 1
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Aug 3, 2012

Smokey the Bear Toy floating in the Node 1

ISS032-E-011666 (3 Aug. 2012) --- Smokey Bear floats freely in the hatchway of the International Space Station’s...

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NASA image: Smokey the Bear Toy floating in the Node 1
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Aug 3, 2012

Smokey the Bear Toy floating in the Node 1

ISS032-E-011664 (3 Aug. 2012) --- Smokey Bear floats freely in the hatchway of the International Space Station’s...

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NASA image: Smokey the Bear Toy in the Node 1
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Aug 3, 2012

Smokey the Bear Toy in the Node 1

ISS032-E-011662 (3 Aug. 2012) --- Smokey Bear floats freely in the Unity node of the International Space Station. On...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.
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Jun 25, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

Lit by sunlight filtered through the smoke of a distant forest fire, the Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 17, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-008032 (17 Sept. 2011) --- Fires along the Rio Xingu, Brazil are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1116
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Apr 9, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Temporary camp worker Michael Trujillo of North New Mexico displays chaps in the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 25, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-009526 (25 July 2010) --- Dominic Point Fire in Montana is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Old Fire/Grand Prix Fire, California
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Nov 19, 2003

Old Fire/Grand Prix Fire, California

On November 18, 2003, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASA's Terra...

NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
Image
Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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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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