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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: Ocean Tides and Magnetic Fields
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Dec 12, 2016

Ocean Tides and Magnetic Fields

Earth’s magnetic field is built up from many contributing sources ranging from the planet’s core to the...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Mission Explores the Magnetic Connection Between Jupiter and Ganymede
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Dec 14, 2022

NASA's Juno Mission Explores the Magnetic Connection Between Jupiter and Ganymede

This animation illustrates how the magnetic field surrounding Jupiter's moon Ganymede (represented by the blue...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

Damaged power lines are seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. The...

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NASA image: Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Botswana, Africa
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Jan 19, 1992

Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Botswana, Africa

STS054-151-015 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- The Makgadikgadi Salt Pan is one of the largest features in Botswana visible...

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NASA image: Water Vapor Reaches Mars' Middle Atmosphere During Global Dust Storm
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Jan 23, 2018

Water Vapor Reaches Mars' Middle Atmosphere During Global Dust Storm

Rising air during a 2007 global dust storm on Mars lofted water vapor into the planet's middle atmosphere,...

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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-030896 (11 May 2012) --- The Sor Kaydak near the northeast Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan are featured in this...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Aug 8, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-705-062 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- The Great Salt is one of the most saline inland bodies of water in the world...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission
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Jan 13, 1997

Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission

STS081-715-004 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As photographed with a 70mm camera aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, this...

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NASA image: Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA
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May 6, 1991

Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA

STS039-83-091 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- (HOLD PHOTO WITH BARRIER ISLANDS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE). This photograph of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3171
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A line of spotted sandpipers gather along the water's edge on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3168
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A line of spotted sandpipers gather along the water's edge on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0401
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Feb 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lined up on the horizon are Space Shuttle Atlantis, the rotating and fixed service...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 29, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005763 (29 April 2008) --- Lake Pontchartrain and the Bonnet Carre Spillway, Louisiana, are featured in...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 5, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-008209 (6 June 2014) --- Okavango inland delta in northern Botswana is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: iss012e15050
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Jan 12, 2006

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ISS012-E-15050 (12 Jan. 2006) --- Sandusky Bay is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 12 crew...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Dec 3, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-742-070 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- A view of the Tongue of the Ocean in the Bahama Islands east of Florida....

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NASA image: Equatorial Wave Line, Pacific Ocean
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Jan 19, 1993

Equatorial Wave Line, Pacific Ocean

STS054-95-042 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- The Equatorial Pacific Ocean is represented in this 70mm view. The international...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0251
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Feb 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A white pelican stretches its eight-foot wing span as it prepares for flight. The...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0248
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Feb 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- White pelicans are joined by a few egrets at a feeding frenzy in the waters of the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0249
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Feb 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- White pelicans search for a meal in the waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew
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Oct 7, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew

ISS005-E-16729 (7 October 2002) --- Great Salt Lake, Utah, is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 5...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0250
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Feb 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- White pelicans soaring over the waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 14, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-034228 (14 Jan. 2012) --- The Great Salt Lake in Utah serves as a striking visual marker for the Expedition...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 13, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

Roofing materials, blown loose by Hurricane Matthew, lie on the ground behind the Beach House at NASA’s Kennedy...

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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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