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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: KSC-2013-2526
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Jun 3, 2013

KSC-2013-2526

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the three Ka-Band Objects Observation and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2530
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Jun 3, 2013

KSC-2013-2530

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the three Ka-Band Objects Observation and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2527
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Jun 3, 2013

KSC-2013-2527

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the three Ka-Band Objects Observation and...

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NASA image: DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink
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Feb 8, 2024

DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink

Deep Space Station 13 (DSS-13) at NASA's Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California – part...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Dark view of an Earth crescent and the Lunar Module taken from the surface of the moon.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Dark view of an Earth crescent and the Lunar Module taken from the surface of the moon.

AS14-64-9193 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of the forward section of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) ascent...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mark Lee monitors LITE at work in cargo bay
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Sep 15, 1994

Astronaut Mark Lee monitors LITE at work in cargo bay

STS064-08-016 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee monitors the Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE)...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Manaus Region of Brazil
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Manaus Region of Brazil

These L-band images of the Manaus region of Brazil were acquired by the Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and X-band...

JPL
NASA image: Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment
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Nov 22, 1972

Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment

S72-49482 (November 1972) --- The Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment (S-209) which will be mounted in...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan

This image is a false-color composite of Raco, Michigan, centered at 46.39 degrees north latitude, 84.88 degrees...

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NASA image: Radar Observations of Asteroid 99942 Apophis
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Mar 26, 2021

Radar Observations of Asteroid 99942 Apophis

These images represent radar observations of asteroid 99942 Apophis on March 8, 9, and 10, 2021, as it made its last...

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NASA image: NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage
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Oct 5, 2016

NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage

A NASA-funded program provided valuable information for responders and groups supporting the recovery efforts for...

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NASA image: Airborne NASA Radar Maps Mauna Loa Lava Changes in Hawaii
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Dec 19, 2022

Airborne NASA Radar Maps Mauna Loa Lava Changes in Hawaii

The world's largest active volcano – Hawaii's Mauna Loa – had been quiet for 38 years. But in 2022, the volcano...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Bebedauro, Brazil, Seasonal
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Bebedauro, Brazil, Seasonal

This is an X-band image showing seasonal changes at the hydrological test site of Bebedouro in Brazil. The image is...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Manaus, Brazil
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Manaus, Brazil

These two false-color images of the Manaus region of Brazil in South America were acquired by the Spaceborne Imaging...

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NASA image: Radar Observations of Asteroid 4660 Nereus
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Jan 10, 2022

Radar Observations of Asteroid 4660 Nereus

These images and animation represent NASA radar observations of 4660 Nereus on Dec. 10, 2021, before the asteroid's...

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NASA image: NASA Radar Looks at Palos Verdes Landslides
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Jan 31, 2025

NASA Radar Looks at Palos Verdes Landslides

Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California used data from an airborne radar to measure...

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NASA image: Goldstone Radar Observations of Asteroid 2001 FO32
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Apr 5, 2021

Goldstone Radar Observations of Asteroid 2001 FO32

On March 21, 2021, the large asteroid 2001 FO32 made a close approach with our planet, passing at a distance of...

JPL
NASA image: Tonga Cyclone Damage Mapped by NASA's ARIA Team
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Feb 21, 2018

Tonga Cyclone Damage Mapped by NASA's ARIA Team

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory created this Damage Proxy...

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NASA image: False-color composite of Oetztal, Austria
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Apr 13, 1994

False-color composite of Oetztal, Austria

STS059-S-072 (13 April 1994) --- This image is a false-color composite of Oetztal, Austria located in the Central...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Bahia
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Bahia

This is a color composite image of southern Bahia, Brazil, centered at 15.22 degree south latitude and 39.07 degrees...

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NASA image: False-color composite image of Raco, Michigan
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Apr 10, 1994

False-color composite image of Raco, Michigan

STS059-S-027 (10 April 1994) --- This image is a false-color composite of Raco, Michigan, centered at 46.39 degrees...

JSC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Prince Albert, Canada, seasonal
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Prince Albert, Canada, seasonal

This is a comparison of images over Prince Albert, produced by NASA Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and X-band Synthetic...

JPL
NASA image: Japan Earthquakes (ARIA Damage Proxy Map)
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Sep 10, 2018

Japan Earthquakes (ARIA Damage Proxy Map)

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and...

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NASA image: NASA-Produced Map Shows Extent of Southern California Wildfire Damage
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Dec 14, 2017

NASA-Produced Map Shows Extent of Southern California Wildfire Damage

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and...

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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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