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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: An orbital sunrise crowns Earth's horizon
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Nov 18, 2024

An orbital sunrise crowns Earth's horizon

iss072e340644 (Nov., 18, 2024) --- An orbital sunrise crowns Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: iss063e003285
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Apr 24, 2020

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iss063e003285 (April 24, 2020) --- The Araruama Lagoon is about 52 miles east of Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 31, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 5, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e039001 (July 5, 2020) --- This starry nighttime shot of Rio de Janeiro and surrounding cities on the...

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NASA image: Campinas, Brazil, with a metropolitan population of nearly 3.5 million
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Mar 5, 2026

Campinas, Brazil, with a metropolitan population of nearly 3.5 million

iss074e0361940 (March 5, 2026) --- Campinas, Brazil, with a metropolitan population of nearly 3.5 million, is a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Dec 2, 2016

Earth Observations

iss050e013545 (12/2/2016) --- A view of the São Francisco River in Brazil. Crew Earth Observations (CEO) imagery...

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NASA image: Carajas Mine, Brazil
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Nov 13, 2018

Carajas Mine, Brazil

The Carajas Mine is the largest open-pit iron ore mine in the world. It is located in the state of Para, northern...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 9, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E182745 (05/09/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and his crewmates on Expedition 43 capture Earth...

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NASA image: NASA at Fenway
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Jul 3, 2018

NASA at Fenway

On May 30th, 2018 NASA descended upon the historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Aug 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is an extraordinary first image from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi Answers International Space University Student Questions Aug. 1, 2023
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Aug 1, 2023

Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi Answers International Space University Student Questions Aug. 1, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan Alneyadi of UAE (United Arab Emirates)...

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NASA image: NASA, Smithsonian Briefing on TEMPO Air Quality Satellite Instrument
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Mar 20, 2023

NASA, Smithsonian Briefing on TEMPO Air Quality Satellite Instrument

NASA and The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory discuss the first space-based instrument to observe major air...

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NASA image:  Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08744 (28 Nov. 2006) --- Mumbai Harbor, India is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Maps Carbon Monoxide from Brazil Fires
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Aug 23, 2019

NASA's AIRS Maps Carbon Monoxide from Brazil Fires

This time series shows carbon monoxide associated with fires from the Amazon region in Brazil from Aug. 8-22, 2019....

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Nov 1, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image is a color composite of the supernova remnant E0102-72: x-ray (blue), optical (green), and radio (red)....

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NASA image: NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula

NASA image release January 12, 2010 NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals the complex X-ray-emitting central...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Oct 13, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Chandra X-Ray Observatory took this first x-ray picture of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) on October 13, 1999. The blue...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This Chandra X-Ray Observatory image of the mysterious superstar Eta Carinae reveals a surprising hot irner core,...

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NASA image: Cassiopeia A supernova
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Dec 8, 2017

Cassiopeia A supernova

NASA's Fermi Closes on Source of Cosmic Rays New images from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope show where...

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NASA image: A Galactic Spectacle
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Aug 5, 2010

A Galactic Spectacle

NASA image release August 5, 2010 A beautiful new image of two colliding galaxies has been released by NASA's Great...

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NASA image:  Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08741 (28 Nov. 2006) --- Mumbai, India is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00263
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Aug 18, 2005

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Elias from Sao Paulo: Can you explain how the sounder that is among the instruments of the MRO works? Also, how can...

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NASA image:  Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08742 (28 Nov. 2006) --- Mumbai, India is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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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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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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