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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: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Apr 19, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e000865 (April 19, 2021) --- Grand Island splits the Niagara River which runs past Buffalo, New York, and into...

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NASA image: NASA S-3 Viking Aircraft
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Apr 7, 2010

NASA S-3 Viking Aircraft

This photo shows NASA Glenn’s S-3 Viking Aircraft flying over downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The S-3 continues to conduct...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for November 27, 2019
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Nov 27, 2019

Inside KSC! for November 27, 2019

NASA’s Orion spacecraft temporarily left its Florida home for the shores of Lake Erie. Loaded into the agency’s...

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NASA image: iss012e15050
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Jan 12, 2006

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ISS012-E-15050 (12 Jan. 2006) --- Sandusky Bay is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 12 crew...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-27870 (28 May 2006) --- Considerable sunglint emphasizes features on Lake Erie in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Portion of the Great Lakes area as seen from Skylab
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Feb 1, 1974

Portion of the Great Lakes area as seen from Skylab

SL4-139-3989 (February 1974) --- An oblique view of a portion of the Great Lakes area as seen from the Skylab space...

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NASA image: Buffalo, Toronto and Niagara Falls at night as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Buffalo, Toronto and Niagara Falls at night as seen from STS-60

STS060-06-037 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- The city lights of Buffalo and Toronto outline the shores of the east end of Lake...

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NASA image: Great Lakes, No Clouds
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Dec 8, 2017

Great Lakes, No Clouds

NASA image acquired August 28, 2010 Late August 2010 provided a rare satellite view of a cloudless summer day over...

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NASA image: iss031e123071
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Jun 14, 2012

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ISS031-E-123071 (14 June 2012) --- The Great Lakes in sunglint are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Adam Wroblewski and Shaun McKeehan Working In PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

Adam Wroblewski and Shaun McKeehan Working In PC-12 Aircraft

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Adam Wroblewski in PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

Adam Wroblewski in PC-12 Aircraft

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 Being Prepped For Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Being Prepped For Takeoff

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Adam Wroblewski in PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

Adam Wroblewski in PC-12 Aircraft

Adam Wroblewski p A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to...

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NASA image: Adam Wroblewski, Ground Control
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Jun 12, 2024

Adam Wroblewski, Ground Control

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Laser Comm Team Poses In Front Of PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

Laser Comm Team Poses In Front Of PC-12 Aircraft

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: PC-12 Aircraft Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

PC-12 Aircraft Prepped for Takeoff

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Being Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Being Prepped for Takeoff

Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Being Prepped for Takeoff on June 12, 2024. A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in...

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NASA image: View of the Glenn Research Center Hangar from the PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

View of the Glenn Research Center Hangar from the PC-12 Aircraft

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jun 26, 1996

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

STS078-726-000A (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Though the Space Shuttle program has been ongoing since 1981, few...

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NASA image: Convair F-106B Delta Dart Prepares for a Flight
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May 23, 1969

Convair F-106B Delta Dart Prepares for a Flight

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pilot Cliff Crabbs and the flight operations crew prepare a...

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NASA image: Persistent Ice on Lake Superior
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Dec 8, 2017

Persistent Ice on Lake Superior

Though North America is a full month into astronomical spring, the Great Lakes have been slow to give up on winter....

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NASA image: Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area photographed from Skylab
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Aug 5, 1973

Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area photographed from Skylab

SL3-83-0152 (July-September 1973) --- A near vertical view of the metropolitan Detroit, Michigan area is seen in...

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NASA image: Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal - Videographer of the Year Award 2021 Entry
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Aug 1, 2021

Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal - Videographer of the Year Award 2021 Entry

Shorten version of Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal and is an entry in the 2021 NASA Videographer of...

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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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