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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: Where the Wind Blows
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Apr 6, 2020

Where the Wind Blows

Sand dunes commonly form when particles that are being moved around by the wind find a natural barrier to accumulate...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65111 (6 Aug. 2006) --- Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 30, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040E112662 (08/30/2014) ---- Cancún, Mexico. A long lens was used by astronauts aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Waxing and Waning Winds
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Apr 13, 2023

Waxing and Waning Winds

The Hellespontus Montes is a rugged mountain range located on the western rim of one of the largest impact basins in...

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NASA image: The Wind-Scoured Lava Flows of Pavonis Mons
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Sep 21, 2016

The Wind-Scoured Lava Flows of Pavonis Mons

Click on the image for larger version This image shows a circular impact crater and an oval volcanic caldera on the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations Taken by the Expedition 28 Crew
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Aug 2, 2011

Earth Observations Taken by the Expedition 28 Crew

ISS028-E-024146 (2 Aug. 2011) --- Kaliningrad and Baltic Sea, Russia are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Oct 13, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-014856 (13 Oct. 2012) --- A nighttime view of Qatar is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Glass Fire, September 27, 2020
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Oct 7, 2021

Glass Fire, September 27, 2020

Late in the evening on September 27, 2020 the Glass Fire ignited in the foothills of Napa Valley, California. The...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 9, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-014071 (9 Sept. 2010) --- This striking panoramic view of the southwestern USA and Pacific Ocean is an...

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NASA image: Earth observations Cape Town, South Africa taken during the STS-97 mission
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Dec 10, 2000

Earth observations Cape Town, South Africa taken during the STS-97 mission

STS097-711-069 (30 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2000) This view featuring Cape Town and the Western Cape Province in the Republic...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Collects Mineral Maps, Spectral Fingerprints From Nevada
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Collects Mineral Maps, Spectral Fingerprints From Nevada

Since NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) imaging spectrometer was installed on the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 15, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-003612 (15 Nov. 2013) --- Islands of the Four Mountains are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Details of Arctic Greening in North America
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Jun 2, 2016

Details of Arctic Greening in North America

The northern reaches of North America are getting greener, according to a NASA study that provides the most detailed...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-75141 (2 Sept. 2006) --- Erg Oriental, Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 3, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-009186 (3 Dec. 2011) --- The Menindee Lakes, New South Wales, Australia are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Squiggles in Hellas Planitia
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Oct 25, 2017

Squiggles in Hellas Planitia

At around 2,200 kilometers in diameter, Hellas Planitia is the largest visible impact basin in the Solar System, and...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jun 4, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-10699 (4 June 2007) --- Grey Glacier is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 15 crewmember...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Oct 24, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-005321 (24 Oct. 2008) --- The Hell's Half Acre Lava Field in Idaho is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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May 11, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-030783 (11 May 2012) --- Linear dunes in the Great Sand Sea in southwest Egypt are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Hinners Point Above Floor of Marathon Valley on Mars Enhanced Color
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Sep 25, 2015

Hinners Point Above Floor of Marathon Valley on Mars Enhanced Color

This Martian scene shows contrasting textures and colors of "Hinners Point," at the northern edge of "Marathon...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Sunbury, Pennsylvania
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Apr 14, 1998

Space Radar Image of Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Scientists are using this radar image of the area surrounding Sunbury, Pennsylvania to study the geologic structure...

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NASA image: Wave clouds over the Central African Republic
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Dec 8, 2017

Wave clouds over the Central African Republic

On January 27, 2016, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite passed...

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NASA image: Return to "Giant's Footprint" 3 Decades After Mariner 7 Flyby
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Apr 24, 2000

Return to "Giant's Footprint" 3 Decades After Mariner 7 Flyby

As we head into the 21st Century, it seems hard to believe that human beings have been sending spacecraft toward...

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Audio
Aug 15, 2025

Ep397_The_Art_of_Astronaut_Photography

Ep396_The Art of Astronaut Photography Joseph Zakrzewski Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast...

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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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