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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: Puyehue-Cordón Caulle [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

Puyehue-Cordón Caulle [high res]

NASA image acquired December 23, 2011 In early June 2011, Chile’s Puyehue-Cordón Caulle Volcano erupted explosively,...

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NASA image: Activity at Klyuchevskaya Volcano Resumes
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Dec 8, 2017

Activity at Klyuchevskaya Volcano Resumes

NASA image acquired December 4, 2010 After a respite of less than a month, Klyuchevskaya Volcano resumed erupting in...

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NASA image: NASA EO-1 Spacecraft Images Chile Volcanic Eruption
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Jun 17, 2011

NASA EO-1 Spacecraft Images Chile Volcanic Eruption

On June 14, 2011, NASA Earth Observing-1 EO-1 spacecraft obtained this image showing ash-rich volcanic plume...

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NASA image: Popocatepetl Volcano, Mexico
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Mar 2, 2020

Popocatepetl Volcano, Mexico

Popocatepetl, Mexico's most active volcano, erupted on February 23, sending blocks and bombs down the volcano's...

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NASA image: Ash from Kilauea Eruption Viewed by NASA's MISR
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May 9, 2018

Ash from Kilauea Eruption Viewed by NASA's MISR

On May 3, 2018, a new eruption began at a fissure of the Kilauea volcano on the Island of Hawaii. Kilauea is the...

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NASA image: Height and Motion of the Chikurachki Eruption Plume
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Apr 30, 2003

Height and Motion of the Chikurachki Eruption Plume

The height and motion of the ash and gas plume from the April 22, 2003, eruption of the Chikurachki volcano is...

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NASA image: Detailed View of Erupting Nabro Volcano
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Dec 8, 2017

Detailed View of Erupting Nabro Volcano

NASA image acquired June 24, 2011 Since it began erupting on June 12, 2011, emissions from Eritrea’s Nabro Volcano...

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NASA image: Detailed View of Erupting Nabro Volcano [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Detailed View of Erupting Nabro Volcano [annotated]

NASA image acquired June 24, 2011 Since it began erupting on June 12, 2011, emissions from Eritrea’s Nabro Volcano...

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NASA image: Sicily October Sky
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Nov 6, 2002

Sicily October Sky

The height and southward extent of the ash plume emanating from Sicily Mount Etna volcano on October 27, 2002 are...

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NASA image: Africa Nabro Volcano Spews a Fiery Brew in NASA Spacecraft Image
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Jul 7, 2011

Africa Nabro Volcano Spews a Fiery Brew in NASA Spacecraft Image

This image of Africa Nabro volcano in Eritrea was acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft on July 6, 2011. Ash plumes sent...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Image Shows Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Plume Heights
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May 14, 2010

NASA MISR Image Shows Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Plume Heights

Iceland Eyjafjallajökull volcano produced its second major ash plume beginning on May 7, 2010. NASA Terra satellite...

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NASA image: Ashy Aftermath of Indonesian Volcano Eruption seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Feb 23, 2014

Ashy Aftermath of Indonesian Volcano Eruption seen by NASA Spacecraft

On Feb. 13, 2014, violent eruption of Kelud stratovolcano in Java, Indonesia sent volcanic ash covering an area of...

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NASA image: Mount St. Helens
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Mar 18, 2005

Mount St. Helens

This NASA Terra satellite image of Mount St. Helens was captured one week after the March 8, 2005 ash and steam...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Images Provide Insights Into Iceland Volcanic Plume
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Apr 16, 2010

NASA Satellite Images Provide Insights Into Iceland Volcanic Plume

On April 15, 2010, NASA Terra spacecraft captured these images of the ongoing eruption of Iceland Eyjafjallajökull...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Eyes Iceland Volcano Cauldron
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Apr 18, 2010

NASA Satellite Eyes Iceland Volcano Cauldron

On Saturday, April 17, 2010, NASA Earth Observing-1 EO-1 spacecraft obtained this pair of images of the continuing...

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NASA image: Memnonia Sulci
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Mar 6, 2003

Memnonia Sulci

The wind-sculpted yardangs in this scene from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of the Medusae Fossae Formation,...

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NASA image: Merapi Volcano Continues its Destructive Eruption
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Nov 10, 2010

Merapi Volcano Continues its Destructive Eruption

On Nov. 8, 2010, the ASTER instrument onboard NASA Terra spacecraft captured an image of the hot volcanic flows from...

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NASA image: Kizimen Volcano, Kamchatka
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Mar 3, 2011

Kizimen Volcano, Kamchatka

On Feb. 25, 2011, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of a large ash-laden eruption plume drifting towards the...

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NASA image: Momotombo Fury in Nicaragua Captured by NASA Satellite
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Mar 2, 2016

Momotombo Fury in Nicaragua Captured by NASA Satellite

In Dec. 2015, one of Nicaragua largest volcanoes, Momotombo, erupted for the first time since 1905. NASA Terra...

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NASA image: Angry Ecuadorian Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft
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Aug 25, 2015

Angry Ecuadorian Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft

After lying dormant for 70 years, Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador started erupting the week of Aug. 17, 2015. NASA Terra...

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NASA image: NASA Terra Spacecraft Captures Russian Volcano Eruption
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Dec 3, 2012

NASA Terra Spacecraft Captures Russian Volcano Eruption

Plosky Tolbachik volcano, in Russia far eastern Kamchatka peninsula, erupted on Nov. 27, 2012 for the first time in...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Spots Signs of Erupting Russian Volcano
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May 20, 2014

NASA Spacecraft Spots Signs of Erupting Russian Volcano

Winter still grips the volcanoes on Russia Kamchatka peninsula. NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image showing...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Views Raging Wildfires in Southeastern Montana
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Jul 3, 2012

NASA MISR Views Raging Wildfires in Southeastern Montana

On July 2, 2012, NASA MISR instrument on NASA Terra spacecraft passed over the Horse Creek Fire and much larger Ash...

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NASA image: Ubinas Volcano Activity in Peruvian Andes
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May 1, 2014

Ubinas Volcano Activity in Peruvian Andes

On April 28, 2014, NASA Terra spacecraft spotted signs of activity at Ubinas volcano in the Peruvian Andes. 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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