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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: NASA's ASTER Captures Piton de la Fournaise Eruption
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA's ASTER Captures Piton de la Fournaise Eruption

In July, 2018 an eruption began from Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Reunion Island in the western Indian Ocean....

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NASA image: ASTER Suez Canal
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Suez Canal

One of the most important waterways in the world, the Suez Canal runs north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in...

JPL
NASA image: Region Hit by Large Pakistan Quake as Shown by NASA Spacecraft
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Dec 8, 2017

Region Hit by Large Pakistan Quake as Shown by NASA Spacecraft

On September 24 at 11:29 GMT, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in south-central Pakistan at a relatively shallow...

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NASA image: NASA's ASTER Shows Brazilian City After Dam Disaster
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Feb 6, 2019

NASA's ASTER Shows Brazilian City After Dam Disaster

On January 25, 2019, a dam burst at a Brazilian iron ore mine. The dam's breach unleashed a torrent of mud and mine...

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NASA image: ASTER First Views of Red Sea, Ethiopia - Thermal-Infrared TIR Image monochrome
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Mar 11, 2000

ASTER First Views of Red Sea, Ethiopia - Thermal-Infrared TIR Image monochrome

ASTER succeeded in acquiring this image at night, which is something Visible/Near Infrared VNIR) and Shortwave...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Eyes China Flooding
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Jul 28, 2014

NASA Spacecraft Eyes China Flooding

This image from the NASA Terra spacecraft shows extensive flooding resulting from Typhoon Rammasun in Ningming,...

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NASA image: Willow Fire Near Payson, Arizona
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Jul 9, 2004

Willow Fire Near Payson, Arizona

On July 3, 2004, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer ASTER on NASA Terra satellite...

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NASA image: SP Crater, Arizona
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Dec 14, 2010

SP Crater, Arizona

SP Crater, a volcanic cone and flow in Arizona, is visible in this image obtained by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...

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NASA image: Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, Japan
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May 3, 2018

Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, Japan

The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline is a toll road in northern Japan, which partially ascends Mount Iwaki stratovolcano, and...

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NASA image: Tristan da Cunha Island
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May 25, 2018

Tristan da Cunha Island

Tristan da Cunha is both a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic, and the main island. It is the...

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NASA image: Lake Enriquillo, Dominican Republic
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Aug 15, 2017

Lake Enriquillo, Dominican Republic

Lake Enriquillo is a hypersaline lake in the Dominican Republic. In 2004, the lake covered an area of 164 square...

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NASA image: Sydney, Australia
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Jun 11, 2002

Sydney, Australia

This image was acquired on October 12, 2002 by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer...

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NASA image: ASTER First Views of San Francisco River, Brazil - Visible/near Infrared VNIR Image monochrome
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Mar 11, 2000

ASTER First Views of San Francisco River, Brazil - Visible/near Infrared VNIR Image monochrome

This image of the San Francisco River channel, and its surrounding flood zone, in Brazil was acquired by band 3N of...

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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: Topography and Albedo Image of Numisia Crater
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Dec 12, 2011

Topography and Albedo Image of Numisia Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft show the ~20km diameter Numisia crater on asteroid Aster, after which Numisia...

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NASA image: Fires Burning near Big Sur, California
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Jun 30, 2008

Fires Burning near Big Sur, California

Fires near Big Sur, Calif., continued to burn unchecked when the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Tracks Continued Eruption of Iceland Volcano
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Apr 19, 2010

NASA Satellite Tracks Continued Eruption of Iceland Volcano

On Monday, April 19, 2010, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer ASTER instrument...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Images Flooding Near Brisbane, Australia
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Jan 18, 2011

NASA Satellite Images Flooding Near Brisbane, Australia

On January 17, 2011, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer ASTER instrument on NASA...

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NASA image: Yellow River Delta, China
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Dec 8, 2009

Yellow River Delta, China

The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China, and the sixth longest in the world and makes many dramatic...

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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: Merapi Volcano, Indonesia
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Nov 3, 2010

Merapi Volcano, Indonesia

The ASTER instrument onboard NASA Terra spacecraft imaged the hot volcanic flow that resulted from collapse of the...

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NASA image: Khyber Pass, Afghanistan-Pakistan
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Nov 8, 2010

Khyber Pass, Afghanistan-Pakistan

The ASTER instrument onboard NASA Terra spacecraft imaged the Khyber Pass, a mountain pass that links Afghanistan...

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NASA image: NASA Flyover of Oahu, Hawaii
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Oct 17, 2011

NASA Flyover of Oahu, Hawaii

Sometimes called The Gathering Place, Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands. This image was captured by...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Maps Earth Global Emissivity
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Oct 20, 2014

NASA Spacecraft Maps Earth Global Emissivity

Our planet emits energy as thermal infrared radiation at wavelengths we cannot normally see but can feel -- for...

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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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