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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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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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NASA image: Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Albuquerque, NM, USA

STS040-614-061 (5-14 June 1991) --- Albuquerque, New Mexico is perched on the edge of the Rio Grande floodplain,...

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NASA image: NASA Scientists Help Citites Prepare for Climate Change
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Nov 16, 2016

NASA Scientists Help Citites Prepare for Climate Change

Researchers and city officials from two of the world’s major metropolises, New York City and Rio de Janeiro, are...

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Sep 1, 2020

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iss063e081907 (Sept. 1, 2020) --- A glacier, pictured from the International Space Station, in the Laguna San Rafael...

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Apr 6, 2020

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iss062e137037 (April 6, 2020) --- The Rio Geba, pictured from the International Space Station, in the west African...

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May 12, 2018

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iss055e070222 (May 12, 2018) --- The Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic coasts of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil are...

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NASA image: Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico
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Feb 21, 2019

Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico

The Potrillo volcanic field is located on the Rio Grande Rift in southern New Mexico. Different kinds of volcanism...

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Mar 5, 2024

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iss070e108427 (March 5, 2024) --- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (at right), and its suburbs just across the Guanabara Bay...

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May 5, 2022

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iss067e034832 (May 5, 2022) --- The Rio de la Plata separates the nations of Argentina (bottom) and Uruguay (top) in...

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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-74843 (2 Sept. 2006) --- Rio Negro in Amazonia, Brazil is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-95
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Jan 29, 1998

Earth observations during STS-95

STS089-703-056 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- This oblique picture of Argentina and other parts of South America was...

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NASA image: Site of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games viewed by NASA MISR
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Aug 10, 2016

Site of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games viewed by NASA MISR

The Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite passed directly over Rio...

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Sep 1, 2020

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iss063e081509 (Sept. 1, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting over Texas and into Mexico when this...

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Mar 11, 2022

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iss066e169328 (March 11, 2022) --- Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the coast of Rio de La Plata, is pictured from the...

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Nov 16, 2023

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iss070e025974 (Nov. 16, 2023) --- Buenos Aires, Argentina, and its surrounding suburbs on the Rio de la Plata, are...

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NASA image: ISS seen during flyaround
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Feb 16, 2001

ISS seen during flyaround

STS98-E-5312 (16 February 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) backdropped against Rio Negro, Argentina,...

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NASA image: ISS seen during flyaround
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Feb 16, 2001

ISS seen during flyaround

STS98-E-5314 (16 February 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) backdropped against the Rio Negro,...

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Oct 8, 2019

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iss061e004419 (Oct. 8, 2019) --- The cities of Villadiego, Villegas and Sasamon along the Rio Brulles are pictured...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-8 flight
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-8 flight

STS008-31-789 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- The complex coastline of Brazil's Parana state and the port of Paranagua. The...

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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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