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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: Mass Balance of Ice Sheets: Antarctica
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Sep 26, 2018

Mass Balance of Ice Sheets: Antarctica

Of all the freshwater on Earth, 99 percent is stored in ice sheets, the large frozen masses that form over land. As...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Helps Warn of Harmful Algal Blooms
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Jun 21, 2019

NASA Helps Warn of Harmful Algal Blooms

With limited resources to dedicate to monitoring for harmful algal blooms, water managers are looking to new...

GSFC
NASA image: A Drier Future Sets the Stage for More Wildfires
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Jul 9, 2019

A Drier Future Sets the Stage for More Wildfires

Droughts can create ideal conditions for wildfires. Dry trees and vegetation provide fuel. Low soil and air moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0436
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Mar 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An immature -- therefore white -- Little Blue Heron (center, with black bill) joins...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8339
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An American coot stands on a barely submerged branch in a pond at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8338
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Florida chicken turtle basks on a sunlit log in one of the many bodies of water at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3163
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A water lily stretches above the water in a canal on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Dal Lake, India
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Feb 22, 2022

Dal Lake, India

n Jammu and Kashmir, India, along the Jhelum River, Dal and Wular Lakes are remnants of a much larger pre-glacial...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with Dextre—its fine-tuned robotic hand
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Oct 2, 2025

The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with Dextre—its fine-tuned robotic hand

iss073e0819948 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with Dextre—its fine-tuned robotic hand—attached,...

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NASA image: Villages light up the coastline in this nighttime image of Lake Sevan
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Jan 3, 2026

Villages light up the coastline in this nighttime image of Lake Sevan

iss074e0043972 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- Villages light up the coastline in this nighttime image of Lake Sevan, one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7191
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Sep 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two seagulls sit on a dock along the NASA Causeway...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8383
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Northern pintail ducks fill a pond at Black Point Wildlife Drive, part of the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0019-005
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Jan 26, 2010

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Director's Colloquium; Dr Jonathan Trent, Physical Scientist with NASA Ames Bioengineering Branch presents 'OMEGA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7194
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Sep 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A seagull soars through the air near the NASA Causeway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: The culturally vibrant city of Irkutsk, Russia, is split by the Angara River
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Jan 3, 2026

The culturally vibrant city of Irkutsk, Russia, is split by the Angara River

iss074e0044192 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- The culturally vibrant city of Irkutsk, Russia, in Siberia is split by the Angara...

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NASA image: Tibetan Lakes
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Aug 15, 2023

Tibetan Lakes

iss069e060346 (August 15, 2023) -- Lake Mansarovar, fed by Kailash glaciers, sits at an altitude of over 15,000 feet...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes
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Mar 24, 2021

Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes

A pair of sandhill cranes explore a paved parking area near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Oct 27, 2020

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A shark swims near the shore at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) on Oct. 27, 2020. CCSFS shares boundaries...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8344
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Two common gallinules swim through the algae-covered water of a pond at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8341
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Two white ibises stand in parallel at the edge of a pond at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: The  Kasankha Bay
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Jul 21, 2024

The Kasankha Bay

iss071e378491 (July 21, 2024) -- Sunlight reflects off the freshwater of Kasankha Bay, located in the southern...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8330
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An American wigeon cruises through the water in a pond at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: iss059e099093
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Jun 10, 2019

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iss059e099093 (June 10, 2019) --- Utah's Great Salt Lake is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 255...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6251
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Nov 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Roseate spoonbills and other birds gather near the Central Instrumentation Facility at NASA's...

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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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