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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: Western Slope of Andes, Peru
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Apr 1, 2008

Western Slope of Andes, Peru

Along the western flank of the Andes, 400 km SE of Lima Peru, erosion has carved the mountain slopes into long,...

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NASA image: Venus - Simple Cylindrical Map of Surface Western Half
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Sep 30, 1996

Venus - Simple Cylindrical Map of Surface Western Half

The western half of the planet is displayed in this simple cylindrical map of the surface of Venus obtained by NASA...

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NASA image: Ceti Mensa - Western Candor Chasma
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May 16, 2022

Ceti Mensa - Western Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of Ceti Mensa. This mesa feature is located in western Candor Chasma and is composed of...

JPL
NASA image: SpaceX Crew  Dragon Mark 3 Parachute Testing
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Dec 4, 2019

SpaceX Crew Dragon Mark 3 Parachute Testing

SpaceX completed the 7th successful system test of the Crew Dragon spacecraft’s upgraded Mark 3 parachutes in the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew  Dragon Mark 3 Parachute Testing
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Dec 4, 2019

SpaceX Crew Dragon Mark 3 Parachute Testing

SpaceX completed the 7th successful system test of the Crew Dragon spacecraft’s upgraded Mark 3 parachutes in the...

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NASA image: The Tashkurgan River in western China
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Oct 12, 2024

The Tashkurgan River in western China

iss072e067740 (Oct. 12, 2024) --- The Tashkurgan River in western China's Hindu Kush mountains near the nations of...

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NASA image: Western Aeronautical Test Range (WATR) mission control Blue room
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Dec 5, 1994

Western Aeronautical Test Range (WATR) mission control Blue room

Mission control Blue Room, seen here, in building 4800 at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, is part of the...

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NASA image: Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific
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Aug 29, 2006

Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific

This infrared image shows Typhoon Ioke in the Western Pacific, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA...

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NASA image: Sea ice off western Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

Sea ice off western Alaska

On February 4, 2014 the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) flying aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite...

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NASA image: Western Edge of Cape York, with Bright Vein
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Dec 7, 2011

Western Edge of Cape York, with Bright Vein

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recorded this view of the western edge of Cape York, a segment of the rim of...

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NASA image: Western United States beyond the Four Corners
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Feb 6, 2002

Western United States beyond the Four Corners

The breathtaking beauty of the western United States is apparent in this image from data acquired between April 2000...

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NASA image: Tropical Cyclone Monty Strikes Western Australia
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Mar 3, 2004

Tropical Cyclone Monty Strikes Western Australia

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired these natural color images and cloud top height measurements for Monty before and...

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NASA image: Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa

Solar eclipse over western Africa (afternoon overpass) at 14:45 UTC. Satellite: Aqua A rare “hybrid” solar eclipse...

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NASA image: Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa

Solar eclipse over western Africa (morning overpass) at 11:45 UTC. Satellite: Terra A rare “hybrid” solar eclipse...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Storms Affecting the Western U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Storms Affecting the Western U.S.

Extreme rain events have been affecting California and snow has blanketed the Pacific Northwest. This visible image...

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NASA image: Fire and Smoke in Western Russia on August 4, 2010 [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

Fire and Smoke in Western Russia on August 4, 2010 [high res]

NASA image acquired August 4, 2010 Intense fires continued to rage in western Russia on August 4, 2010. Burning in...

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NASA image: "Midget typhoon" in the western Pacific Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

"Midget typhoon" in the western Pacific Ocean

It’s usually the big, sprawling storms that attract the attention of meteorologists, but occasionally tiny storms...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

From left to right, Provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities of the Western Cape Government,...

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NASA image: Fire and Smoke in Western Russia on August 4, 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

Fire and Smoke in Western Russia on August 4, 2010

NASA image acquired August 4, 2010 Intense fires continued to rage in western Russia on August 4, 2010. Burning in...

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NASA image: Dunes in Western Medusae Fossae Formation
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Mar 4, 2015

Dunes in Western Medusae Fossae Formation

The dark dunes in the western Medusae Fossae formation provide some evidence of having a local origin. This image...

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NASA image: The Australian Outback and the Search for Life on Mars
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Aug 24, 2024

The Australian Outback and the Search for Life on Mars

In June of 2023, members of NASA's Mars Exploration Program, the Australian Space Agency, ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris - High Resolution Image
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Nov 10, 1997

Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris - High Resolution Image

Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris - High Resolution Image

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NASA image: Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris - High Resolution Image
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Nov 10, 1997

Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris - High Resolution Image

Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris - High Resolution Image

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NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Western Canada
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Western Canada

This image shows how a partial solar eclipse darkened clouds over the Yukon and British Columbia in western Canada....

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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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