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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 8, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65526 (8 Aug. 2006) --- Issaouane Dune Sea, Eastern Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 18, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-032377 (18 Jan. 2013) --- Internal waves off Northern Trinidad are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Life of the Monsoon
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Jun 23, 2016

Life of the Monsoon

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

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NASA image: A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño
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May 26, 2017

A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño

El Niño is a recurring climate pattern characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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May 11, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-030783 (11 May 2012) --- Linear dunes in the Great Sand Sea in southwest Egypt are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Dana Allender, NASA Launch Operations manager,...

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NASA image: STS-54 Earth observation of a ship wake in the Bay of Bengal
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Jan 19, 1993

STS-54 Earth observation of a ship wake in the Bay of Bengal

STS054-72-056 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- A ship wake in the Bay of Bengal is noticeable in this 70mm frame. The sun glint...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016250
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Nov 27, 2023

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jsc2024e016250 (11/27/2023) --- The Nanoracks-Killick-1 CubeSat is pictured during vibration testing conducted by...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Greg Robinson, deputy associate administrator...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana,...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

Photographed from the F-18 pathfinder aircraft, the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is seen flying over the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

Photographed from the F-18 pathfinder aircraft, the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is seen flying over the...

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NASA image: A Martian Game Board
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Oct 21, 2019

A Martian Game Board

It's spring in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars, and the polar region is still blanketed by seasonal carbon dioxide...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Sep 11, 2004

Earth Science

This image hosts a look at the eye of Hurricane Ivan, one of the strongest hurricanes on record, as the storm topped...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Andy Bundy, Avionics lead, left, and Pat...

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NASA image: Rhythmic Layers East of Medusae Fossae
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Jun 12, 2019

Rhythmic Layers East of Medusae Fossae

The surface of this image looks wavy, like that of the sea. These wave shapes are the result of erosion: the removal...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

Photographed from the F-18 pathfinder aircraft, the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is seen flying over the...

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NASA image: Hurricane Hector in the Eastern Pacific
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Aug 17, 2006

Hurricane Hector in the Eastern Pacific

Infrared, microwave, and visible/near-infrared images of Hurricane Hector in the eastern Pacific were created with...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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May 18, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-041959 (18 May 2012) --- Alaid Volcano in the Kuril Islands of the Russian Federation is featured in this...

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NASA image: Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 9, 2009

Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-005501 (9 April 2009) --- Split Region in Croatia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Flowing Dunes of Shangri-La Denoised
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Sep 7, 2016

Flowing Dunes of Shangri-La Denoised

This radar image of the Shangri-La Sand Sea on Titan from NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows hundreds of sand dunes are...

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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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