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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: Rim Fire, California
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Dec 8, 2017

Rim Fire, California

On August 23, 2013, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this...

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NASA image: Preparing For Antarctic Flights in the California Desert
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Dec 8, 2017

Preparing For Antarctic Flights in the California Desert

At first glance a dry lake bed in the southern California desert seems like the last place to prepare to study ice....

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NASA image: California, San Francisco Bay area
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Apr 14, 1981

California, San Francisco Bay area

STS001-12-305 (12-14 April 1981) --- California, San Francisco Bay photographed by a crew member on the space...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California

This is a radar image of Los Angeles, California, taken on October 2, 1994.

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NASA image: Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire
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Dec 8, 2017

Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire

The winter of 2013 was among the driest on record for California, setting the stage for an active fire season. By...

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NASA image: Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire
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Dec 8, 2017

Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire

The winter of 2013 was among the driest on record for California, setting the stage for an active fire season. By...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 20, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft land at Edwards Air Force Base in California....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly over Disneyland in 2012 on its way to the...

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NASA image: Test of Lander Vision System for Mars 2020
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Oct 4, 2016

Test of Lander Vision System for Mars 2020

A prototype of the Lander Vision System for NASA Mars 2020 mission was tested in this Dec. 9, 2014, flight of a...

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NASA image: The Gulf of California
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Apr 20, 2024

The Gulf of California

iss071e014306 (April 20, 2024) -- The Gulf of California and Baja California were photographed by NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Witch Wildland Fire, California
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Nov 8, 2007

Witch Wildland Fire, California

The October 2007 wildfires, including the Witch Wildland fire, plagued southern California and were some of the...

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NASA image: Smoke Blankets Northern California
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Jul 2, 2008

Smoke Blankets Northern California

Lightning strikes have sparked more than a thousand fires in northern California. Cape Mendocino is at the center of...

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NASA image: Mountain Pass Mine, California
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Apr 6, 2011

Mountain Pass Mine, California

This image of the Mountain Pass rare open-pit earth mine was acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft in southeastern...

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NASA image: Lost Hills, California Interferogram
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Oct 17, 2001

Lost Hills, California Interferogram

This figure shows a comparison of interferograms from four different years mapping the rapid ground subsidence over...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Brad Flick, center director at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, talks to students...

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NASA image: Northern California and San Francisco Bay
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Dec 20, 2000

Northern California and San Francisco Bay

This image acquired on August 17, 2000 during Terra orbit 3545 shows Northern California and San Francisco Bay.

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NASA image: Southern California INSAR Time Series
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Feb 6, 2012

Southern California INSAR Time Series

This frame from an animation depicts variations in surface elevation resulting from the discharge and recharge of...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Sacramento, California
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Sacramento, California

This is a spaceborne radar image of the city of Sacramento, the capital of California. Urban areas appear pink and...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

California Governor Jerry Brown speaks from a podium underneath the space shuttle Endeavour during the grand opening...

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NASA image: View of Los Angeles, California area
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Jul 16, 1975

View of Los Angeles, California area

AST-14-881 (16 July 1975) --- An excellent view of Los Angeles, California, as photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly by the Golden Gate Bridge in 2012 on its...

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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: Smoke from Fires in Southwestern Oregon, Northern California
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke from Fires in Southwestern Oregon, Northern California

This satellite image shows smoke from several fires in Oregon and California on Aug. 2, 2015. The Moderate...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Transport from HIF to IPF at VSFB, California
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Jun 3, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Transport from HIF to IPF at VSFB, California

The Atlas V fairings for the Landsat 9 mission are transported from the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) to 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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