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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: Landsat with SRTM Shaded Relief, Los Angeles and Vicinity from Space
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Nov 8, 2002

Landsat with SRTM Shaded Relief, Los Angeles and Vicinity from Space

Los Angeles and vicinity seen from space, as viewed by NASA Landsat 7 satellite from an altitude of 437 miles on May...

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NASA image: NASA Terra Spacecraft Images Destructive Colby Fire East of Los Angeles
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Jan 28, 2014

NASA Terra Spacecraft Images Destructive Colby Fire East of Los Angeles

On Jan. 16, 2014, NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image of a wildfire broke that out in the mountains above the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research
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Sep 21, 2012

NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research

Space Shuttle Endeavour is affixed atop NASA’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft as it prepares for a landing at Los...

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NASA image: View of Los Angeles, California area
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Jul 16, 1975

View of Los Angeles, California area

AST-14-881 (16 July 1975) --- An excellent view of Los Angeles, California, as photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: iss064m263651519_Expedition_64_Inflight with_KCAL_LA_201230
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Dec 30, 2020

iss064m263651519_Expedition_64_Inflight with_KCAL_LA_201230

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH KCAL-TV, LOS ANGELES Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Los Angeles, California as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Los Angeles, California as seen from STS-59

STS059-227-050 (9-20 April 1994) --- A low altitude, and unusually clear air, provided perhaps the most detailed...

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NASA image: Anaglyph, Metro Los Angeles, Calif.: Malibu to Mount Baldy
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Feb 28, 2002

Anaglyph, Metro Los Angeles, Calif.: Malibu to Mount Baldy

Mount San Antonio more commonly known as Mount Baldy crowns the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles,...

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NASA image: Los Angeles, California, Radar Image, Wrapped Color as Height
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Feb 17, 2000

Los Angeles, California, Radar Image, Wrapped Color as Height

This topographic radar image acquired by NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission SRTM in Feb. 2000 shows the...

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NASA image: SRTM Anaglyph with Landsat Overlay: Los Angeles to San Joaquin Valley, California
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Sep 21, 2000

SRTM Anaglyph with Landsat Overlay: Los Angeles to San Joaquin Valley, California

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, shows rugged terrain between Los Angeles and California...

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Mar 30, 1992

Los Angeles, CA.

STS003-010-593 (30 March 1982) --- A general view of the greater Los Angeles region of California (34,0N, 118.5W)...

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NASA image: The city lights of Los Angeles, California
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Dec 19, 2024

The city lights of Los Angeles, California

iss072e399065 (Dec. 19, 2024) --- The city lights of Los Angeles, California, and its Terminal Island (center...

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NASA image: Los Angeles, California, surrounded by its suburbs
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Aug 22, 2025

Los Angeles, California, surrounded by its suburbs

iss073e0513936 (Aug. 22, 2025) --- Los Angeles, California, surrounded by its suburbs including Santa Monica, Marina...

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NASA image: ASTERIA Image of Los Angeles 1
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May 16, 2019

ASTERIA Image of Los Angeles 1

This image of the greater Los Angeles area was taken on March 29, 2019, by ASTERIA, the Arcsecond Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Declining Methane Emissions in the Los Angeles Basin
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May 15, 2023

Declining Methane Emissions in the Los Angeles Basin

A February 2023 study by researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California analyzed data on...

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NASA image: Los Angeles - Long Beach Harbors, CA
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Mar 16, 2015

Los Angeles - Long Beach Harbors, CA

In southern California, the combined ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach account for 33% of the nation containerized...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

A spectator is seen photographing the space shuttle Endeavour as it is moved to its new home at the California...

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NASA image: Los Angeles at Night During Wildfires
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Jan 10, 2025

Los Angeles at Night During Wildfires

iss072e454582 (Jan. 10, 2024) --- City lights illuminate the Los Angeles, California, metropolitan area at...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa addresses a class of fourth graders during the grand opening ceremony for...

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NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Metro Los Angeles, Calif.: Malibu to Mount Baldy
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Jan 22, 2002

Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Metro Los Angeles, Calif.: Malibu to Mount Baldy

Mount San Antonio more commonly known as Mount Baldy crowns the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles in...

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NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair with Landsat Overlay: Los Angeles to San Joaquin Valley, California
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Sep 21, 2000

SRTM Stereo Pair with Landsat Overlay: Los Angeles to San Joaquin Valley, California

California topography poses challenges for road builders. Northwest of Los Angeles, deformation of Earth crust along...

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NASA image: ASTERIA Image of Los Angeles 2
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May 16, 2019

ASTERIA Image of Los Angeles 2

This image of the greater Los Angeles area was taken on March 29, 2019 by ASTERIA, the Arcsecond Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A government Transfer Order for Excess Personal Property is seen framed outside the office of President and CEO,...

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NASA image: Los Angeles from Space
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Aug 27, 2001

Los Angeles from Space

This ASTER image was acquired on July 23, 2001 and covers an area of 64 x 72 km. The data were processed to create a...

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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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