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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: A Trio of Ethiopian Lakes
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May 27, 2024

A Trio of Ethiopian Lakes

iss071e132461 (May 27, 2024) -- A trio of lakes in the Ethiopian Rift Valley were pictured from the International...

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NASA image: Venus - Magellan Data Superimposed on Pioneer Venus Data - Devana Chasma and Phoebe Regio
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Sep 26, 1996

Venus - Magellan Data Superimposed on Pioneer Venus Data - Devana Chasma and Phoebe Regio

This image covers part of the 150 kilometer (90 mile) wide, 1 to 1.5 kilometer (0.6 to 0.9 mile) deep valley, Devana...

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NASA image: Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands
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Jan 20, 1996

Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands

STS072-732-072 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Three of the nineteen Galapagos Islands are visible in this image, photographed...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 9, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-08410 (9 June 2005) --- Las Cruces, New Mexico is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11...

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NASA image: Dark Chasm
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Apr 24, 2017

Dark Chasm

The low angle of the sun over Tethys' massive canyon, Ithaca Chasma (near the terminator, at right), highlights the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 31, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-114379 (31 Aug. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Sea of Galilee, Israel
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Oct 28, 2020

Sea of Galilee, Israel

The Sea of Galilee (or Sea of Kinneret) in northern Israel is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth. The lake's main...

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NASA image: The  Kasankha Bay
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Jul 21, 2024

The Kasankha Bay

iss071e378491 (July 21, 2024) -- Sunlight reflects off the freshwater of Kasankha Bay, located in the southern...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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May 28, 2011

Earth Observations

ISS028-E-006059 (28 May 2011) --- One of the Expedition 28 crew members, photographing Earth images onboard the...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Program Development

This artist's concept illustrates the NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) engine's hot bleed cycle...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jun 2, 2011

Earth Observations

ISS028-E-006830 (2 June 2011) --- Okavango Swamp in Botswana is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Birth of a Large Iceberg in Pine Island Bay, Antarctica
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Nov 14, 2001

Birth of a Large Iceberg in Pine Island Bay, Antarctica

A large tabular iceberg (42 kilometers x 17 kilometers) broke off Pine Island Glacier, West Antarctica (75ºS...

NASA image: Sinai peninsula taken by the STS-109 crew
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Mar 2, 2002

Sinai peninsula taken by the STS-109 crew

STS109-708-024 (1-12 March 2002) --- The astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Columbia took this 70mm picture...

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NASA image: Sinai Peninsula, Middle East as seen from STS-66 orbiter Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Sinai Peninsula, Middle East as seen from STS-66 orbiter Atlantis

A high oblique view of the Middle East centered at approximately 28.0 degrees north and 34.0 degrees east. Portions...

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NASA image: Southeastern Mediterranean Panorama
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Jun 14, 1991

Southeastern Mediterranean Panorama

STS040-152-180 (5-24 June 1991) --- The Sinai Peninsula dominates this north-looking, oblique view. According to...

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NASA image: View of portion of Mediterranean Coast of Turkey and Syria
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Jul 20, 1975

View of portion of Mediterranean Coast of Turkey and Syria

AST-16-1268 (20 July 1975) --- A near vertical view of a portion of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey and Syria, as...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 28, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-732-093 (19-29 May 1996) --- This high oblique perspective from the Space Shuttle Endeavour shows the Dead...

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NASA image: Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho
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Nov 29, 2024

Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho

Craters of the Moon National Monument is located in southern Idaho in the Snake River Plain. The Snake River Plain...

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NASA image: Juventae Chasma
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Sep 30, 2021

Juventae Chasma

On the north side of Mars' great equatorial rift Valles Marineris lies a large depression called Juventae Chasma....

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 16, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-90-098 (9-20 April 1994) --- Ice-covered Lake Baikal, in Siberia, is about 400 miles long within a major rift...

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NASA image: View of the ODS in the Atlantis payload bay prior to docking
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Sep 17, 1996

View of the ODS in the Atlantis payload bay prior to docking

STS079-824-081 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- In this 70mm frame from the space shuttle Atlantis, the Jordan River Valley...

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NASA image: Complicated Lava Cooling
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May 12, 2023

Complicated Lava Cooling

This HiRISE image shows a classic example of platy-ridged lava. Scientists think that this is the same as a lava...

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NASA image: The Pits of Elysium Mons
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Oct 15, 2018

The Pits of Elysium Mons

During the 2018 Mars dust storm, we obtained a clear view of the summit of the giant volcano Elysium Mons. We see...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jun 21, 2013

Earth Observations

ISS036-E-011034 (21 June 2013) --- The Salton Trough is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 36 crew...

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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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