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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: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

International maritime signal flags are seen on the bridge of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research...

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NASA image: Water Surface Turbulance and  Internal Waves, Norfolk, VA, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Water Surface Turbulance and Internal Waves, Norfolk, VA, USA

STS040-614-047 (5-14 June 1991) --- This image is of the Norfolk, Virginia -- Southern Delmarva Peninsula Southern...

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NASA image: Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean
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Jan 13, 2019

Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean

iss058e002638 (Jan. 14, 2019) --- Australia's Shark Bay, the Indian Ocean and the elbow of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft above the Indian Ocean
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Jan 8, 2019

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft above the Indian Ocean

iss058e002592 (Jan. 9, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011814 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is released from the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 21, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss069e004821 (April 21, 2023) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is poised for release from the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 21, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss069e004825 (April 21, 2023) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is poised for release from the...

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NASA image: ISS-RapidScat
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Jan 22, 2014

ISS-RapidScat

Artist rendering of NASA ISS-RapidScat instrument inset, which will launch to the International Space Station in...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft and the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Dec 21, 2018

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft and the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss058e000081 (Dec. 22, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft and the Canadarm2 robotic arm are pictured attached...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011813 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: Mount Kilimanjaro surrounded by clouds and the highest mountian in Africa
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Jul 21, 2024

Mount Kilimanjaro surrounded by clouds and the highest mountian in Africa

iss071e378517 (July 21, 2024) --- Mount Kilimanjaro, surrounded by clouds and the highest mountian in Africa, is...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011816 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman begins its departure from the...

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NASA image: The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 2024

The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean

iss071e456772 (July 18, 2024) --- The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean as stars glitter in the background...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon above Quebec
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Dec 30, 2018

The SpaceX Dragon above Quebec

iss058e001781 (Dec. 31, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 2024

The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean

iss071e457356 (July 18, 2024) --- The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean as stars glitter in the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011815 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman begins its departure from the...

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NASA image: The Latest Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 19, 2024
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Jan 19, 2024

The Latest Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 19, 2024

The latest private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, preparing to launch more research to the...

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NASA image: Internal Waves, South China Sea
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Jun 24, 1983

Internal Waves, South China Sea

STS007-05-245 (18-24 June 1983) --- A rare view of internal waves in the South China Sea. Several different series...

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NASA image: The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman
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Jan 6, 2019

The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman

iss058e002245 (Jan. 7, 2019) --- The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman and its prominent...

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NASA image: Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean
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Jul 20, 2024

Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean

Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean in this photograph from the Indian Ocean as it...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is loaded onto the company’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 miles...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is guided by four parachutes toward the Atlantic Ocean on March 8 after returning from the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is loaded onto the company’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 miles...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is guided by four parachutes toward the Atlantic Ocean on March 8 after returning from the...

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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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