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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: Caribbean Luxury
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Dec 8, 2017

Caribbean Luxury

Caribbean Luxury - April 24th, 2003 Description: The Caicos Islands (pronounced KAY-kohss) in the northern Caribbean...

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NASA image: Van Gogh from Space
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Dec 8, 2017

Van Gogh from Space

Van Gogh from Space - July 13th, 2005 Description: In the style of Van Gogh's painting "Starry Night,"...

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NASA image: Belcher Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Belcher Islands

Belcher Islands - September 21st, 2001 Description: Like sweeping brushstrokes of pink and green, the Belcher...

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NASA image: Desert Patterns
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Dec 8, 2017

Desert Patterns

Desert Patterns - April 13th, 2003 Description: Seen through the "eyes" of a satellite sensor, ribbons of...

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NASA image: Empty Quarter
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Dec 8, 2017

Empty Quarter

Empty Quarter - February 1st, 20003 Description: White pinpricks of cloud cast ebony shadows on the Rub' al Khali,...

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NASA image: Ice Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Ice Stars

Ice Stars - August 4th, 2002 Description: Like distant galaxies amid clouds of interstellar dust, chunks of sea ice...

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NASA image: Siberian Ribbons
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Dec 8, 2017

Siberian Ribbons

Siberian Ribbons - June 15th, 2005 Description: Vivid colors and bizarre shapes come together in an image that could...

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NASA image: Algerian Abstract
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Dec 8, 2017

Algerian Abstract

Algerian Abstract - April 8th, 1985 Description: What look like pale yellow paint streaks slashing through a mosaic...

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NASA image: Ice Waves
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Dec 8, 2017

Ice Waves

Ice Waves - May 21st, 2001 Description: Along the southeastern coast of Greenland, an intricate network of fjords...

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NASA image: Meandering Mississippi
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Dec 8, 2017

Meandering Mississippi

Meandering Mississippi - May 28th, 2003 Description: Small, blocky shapes of towns, fields, and pastures surround...

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NASA image: LandsatLegacy-Ep1_H264
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Nov 30, 2020

LandsatLegacy-Ep1_H264

Description: Every legacy has a compelling origin. The NASA and USGS Landsat program is the intellectual and...

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NASA image: Map of Titan with Labeled Features
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Aug 29, 2016

Map of Titan with Labeled Features

This map of Titan shows the names of many (but not all) features on the Saturnian moon that have been approved by...

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NASA image: Rebuilding Poplar Island
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Jun 28, 2012

Rebuilding Poplar Island

Poplar Island is being rebuilt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers using dredged mud from the Baltimore Harbor which...

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NASA image: Landsat's Global Perspective
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Jul 22, 2014

Landsat's Global Perspective

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1972 launch of the Landsat 1 spacecraft, this is a "greatest hits" montage...

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NASA image: Aerial photo of San Bernadina and San Gabriel mountains
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Feb 4, 2000

Aerial photo of San Bernadina and San Gabriel mountains

JSC2000E01553 (January 2000) --- This USGS elevation model showing increasing elevation as increasing brightness is...

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NASA image: Landsat—From the Archives
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Jul 23, 2012

Landsat—From the Archives

The Landsat program is the longest continuous global record of Earth observations from space — ever. On July 23,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks to leadership from NOAA, USGS, USDA, USAID, EPA, and FEMA at the opening of...

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NASA image: iss009e26364
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Oct 1, 2004

iss009e26364

ISS009-E-26364 (1 October 2004) --- Mount Saint Helens, Washington, is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, center, cuts the ribbon to open NASA’s Earth Information Center alongside agency...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks to leadership from NOAA, USGS, USDA, USAID, EPA, and FEMA at the opening of...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, center, cuts the ribbon to open NASA’s Earth Information Center alongside agency...

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NASA image: Landsat View: Istanbul, Turkey
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat View: Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul has been a bustling trade city for thousands of years. In this 1975 image, taken by Landsat, the city...

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NASA image: Landsat View: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat View: Las Vegas, Nevada

Over the years of the Landsat program, the desert city of Las Vegas has gone through a massive growth spurt. The...

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NASA image: Landsat View: Tehran, Iran
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat View: Tehran, Iran

Between 1985 and 2009, the population of Tehran, Iran, grew from six million to just over seven million. The city'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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