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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: Southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 12, 1968

Southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

This view of southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during its 18th revolution of the earth....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jul 4, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-010310 (4 July 2008) --- The Piute fire in California is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

The NASA DC-8 in a right bank over the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains. The former airliner is a "dash-72" model and...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 9, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-014071 (9 Sept. 2010) --- This striking panoramic view of the southwestern USA and Pacific Ocean is an...

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NASA image: Mojave Desert, California
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Jun 22, 1973

Mojave Desert, California

SL2-03-126 (June 1973) --- A color infrared photograph of the Los Angeles County and Kern County area, taken from...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3150
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3150

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3148
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May 30, 2012

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3149
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3149

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser...

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NASA image: Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, CA
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Jun 8, 2021

Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, CA

The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, CA (or California Delta) has an area of about 3000 km2, and provides a large...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during a session of EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Exterior view of the ISS taken during a session of EVA

ISS028-E-016225 (12 July 2011) --- Components of the International Space Station, though moving along at 17,500...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 30, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-035137 (30 Aug. 2011) --- Owens Lake in California is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember.
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Oct 6, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember.

ISS041-E-067595 (6 Oct. 2014) --- This moonlit panorama was shot recently with a wide-angle lens by an Expedition 41...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 17, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-81687 (17 Sept. 2006) --- A forest fire in southern California is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 27, 2005

Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-09680 (27 June 2005) --- Searles Lake, California is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Sequoia National Park
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Dec 8, 2017

Sequoia National Park

Naked peaks, sheltered valleys, snowfields, towering trees, and alpine meadows make up the varied landscape of...

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NASA image: Long Smoke Plumes from California Destructive Bluecut Fire Spotted by NASA MISR
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Aug 17, 2016

Long Smoke Plumes from California Destructive Bluecut Fire Spotted by NASA MISR

On Aug. 16, 2016, at around 10:30 a.m., a brush fire ignited in the Cajon Pass east of Los Angeles, just to the west...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Aug 11, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-716-061 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- The dark green forests of the Sierra Nevada Mts. occupy the left side of 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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