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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.

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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: Resuspended volcanic ash from Katmai, Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

Resuspended volcanic ash from Katmai, Alaska

The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, located in Katmai National Park, forms a unique and ashen landscape. Encircled by...

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NASA image: Augustine Volcano, Cook Inlet, Alaska January 31, 2006
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Feb 2, 2006

Augustine Volcano, Cook Inlet, Alaska January 31, 2006

Since last spring, the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Volcano Observatory AVO has detected increasing volcanic unrest...

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NASA image: Augustine Volcano, Cook Inlet, Alaska January 12, 2006
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Feb 2, 2006

Augustine Volcano, Cook Inlet, Alaska January 12, 2006

Since last spring, the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Volcano Observatory AVO has detected increasing volcanic unrest...

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NASA image: Ice Types in the Beaufort Sea, Alaska
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Jan 15, 2003

Ice Types in the Beaufort Sea, Alaska

Sea ice in the Beaufort Sea off the north coast of Alaska was classified and mapped in these concurrent images...

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NASA image: Prolific Alaska Volcano Spews Ash in New Eruption
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May 21, 2013

Prolific Alaska Volcano Spews Ash in New Eruption

Alaska Pavlof volcano, located along Alaska Aleutian Peninsula, sent a low-level ash plume north-northeast about...

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NASA image: Malaspina Glacier, Alaska, Anaglyph with Landsat Overlay
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May 1, 2003

Malaspina Glacier, Alaska, Anaglyph with Landsat Overlay

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, is of Malaspina Glacier in southeastern Alaska. 3D...

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NASA image: Susitna Glacier, Alaska
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Sep 13, 2010

Susitna Glacier, Alaska

Folds in the lower reaches of valley glaciers can be caused by powerful surges of tributary ice streams. This...

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NASA image: Malaspina Glacier, Alaska
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May 1, 2003

Malaspina Glacier, Alaska

Malaspina Glacier in southeastern Alaska is considered the classic example of a piedmont glacier. Piedmont glaciers...

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NASA image: Point Barrow, Alaska
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Sep 10, 2015

Point Barrow, Alaska

Point Barrow or Nuvuk, Alaska is the northernmost point of all territory of the United States. It also marks the...

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NASA image: Smoke Signals from the Alaska and Yukon Fires
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Jul 21, 2004

Smoke Signals from the Alaska and Yukon Fires

Large lightning-induced fires were active in Alaska and the Yukon Territory from mid-June to mid-July, 2004 as seen...

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NASA image: Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Alaska
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Jul 12, 2011

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Alaska

This image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft is of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Located in Katmai National...

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NASA image: Malaspina Glacier, Alaska
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Feb 26, 2002

Malaspina Glacier, Alaska

This image from the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) instrument on NASA's...

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NASA image: Yukon Delta, Alaska
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Mar 8, 2022

Yukon Delta, Alaska

The Yukon River Delta (along with the Kuskokwim River) is one of the largest in the world. Emptying into the Bering...

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NASA image: Malaspina Glacier, Alaska as seen from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Malaspina Glacier, Alaska as seen from STS-66 Atlantis

STS066-117-014 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- Malaspina Glacier can be seen in this north-northeastern photograph taken in...

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NASA image: Transport of Carbon Monoxide Generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004
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Aug 14, 2008

Transport of Carbon Monoxide Generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004

A series of maps of the transport of carbon monoxide generated by Alaska Fires, July 2004, created by data from the...

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NASA image: Perspective View of Okmok Volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska #2
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Nov 4, 2001

Perspective View of Okmok Volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska #2

This perspective view shows the caldera of the Okmok volcano in Alaska Aleutian Islands acquired by NASA Airborne...

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NASA image: Perspective View of Okmok Volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska #1
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Nov 4, 2001

Perspective View of Okmok Volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska #1

This perspective view shows the caldera of the Okmok volcano in Alaska Aleutian Islands acquired by NASA Airborne...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief Mosaic of Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
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Nov 4, 2001

Shaded Relief Mosaic of Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska

This image is a shaded relief mosaic of Umnak Island in Alaska Aleutian Islands acquired by NASA Airborne Synthetic...

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NASA image: Noctilucent clouds illuminated when the sun is below Earth's horizon
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Jul 16, 2024

Noctilucent clouds illuminated when the sun is below Earth's horizon

iss071e364425 (July 16, 2024) --- Noctilucent clouds, high-altutude clouds visible during the summer months and...

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NASA image: ICESCAPE Mission
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Jul 3, 2010

ICESCAPE Mission

Clark University student Christie Wood lowers a water sampler into a borehole on July 4, 2010, to collect water...

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NASA image: Smoke from Alaska and Canada Fires Dives into the Continental U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke from Alaska and Canada Fires Dives into the Continental U.S.

The InciWeb Incident Information System is following 18 fires in Alaska that are contributing, along with 49...

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NASA image: Perspective View of Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska #1
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Nov 4, 2001

Perspective View of Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska #1

This image is a perspective view acquired by NASA Airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar AIRSAR in 2001, is of Umnak...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon above Alaska's Aleutian Islands in the Bering Sea
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Dec 27, 2018

The SpaceX Dragon above Alaska's Aleutian Islands in the Bering Sea

iss058e001534 (Dec. 28, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: Perspective View of Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska #2
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Nov 4, 2001

Perspective View of Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska #2

This image is a perspective view acquired by NASA Airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar AIRSAR in 2001, is of Umnak...

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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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