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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.

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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-013147 (28 Dec. 2010) --- A southerly looking night view of the upper two thirds of the Florida peninsula...

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Jun 1, 2004

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JSC2004-E-24534 (1 June 2004) --- Astronaut Charles J. Camarda, STS-114 mission specialist, participates in Return...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 13, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-007103 (13 May 2009) --- Part of Mexico's Baja California and part of southern California, including the Los...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Feb 20, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-028384 (22 Feb. 2011) --- This high oblique night time view of the bottom two thirds of the Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2448
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Nov 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Long-Eared Owl is spotted on Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 18, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-013926 (18 April 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 12, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-016239 (12 July 2011) --- A crew member on the joint STS-135/Expedition 28 aggregation photographed this...

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NASA image: INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CAMERAS CAPTURE NEW VIEWS OF HURRICANE MILTON
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Oct 8, 2024

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CAMERAS CAPTURE NEW VIEWS OF HURRICANE MILTON

External cameras on the International Space Station captured new views of category 4 Hurricane Milton at 9:37 a.m....

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NASA image: iss009e22693
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Sep 14, 2004

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ISS009-E-22693 (14 September 2004) --- Hurricane Ivan was photographed as it churned in the Gulf of Mexico late...

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NASA image: TRAINING - (WATER EGRESS)(GT-6 COMMAND PILOT)(CLOSEUP SUITED)
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Aug 23, 1965

TRAINING - (WATER EGRESS)(GT-6 COMMAND PILOT)(CLOSEUP SUITED)

S65-43967 (23 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., Gemini-6 prime crew command pilot, is pictured onboard...

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NASA image: iss065e012568
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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012568 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Crew-1 Dragon Resilience shortly before it undocked
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May 1, 2021

Crew-1 Dragon Resilience shortly before it undocked

iss065e011343 (May 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured shortly before undocking from the...

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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012226 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: GEMINI-8 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS TRAINING  - GULF
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Jan 15, 1966

GEMINI-8 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS TRAINING - GULF

S66-17288 (15 Jan. 1966) --- Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (on left), command pilot, and David R. Scott, pilot of the...

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NASA image: iss009e22823
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Sep 15, 2004

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ISS009-E-22823 (15 September 2004) -- Hurricane Ivan fills the northern Gulf of Mexico in this photo taken by...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: Prime crew of Apollo/Saturn Mission 204 prepares for water egress training
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Oct 27, 1966

Prime crew of Apollo/Saturn Mission 204 prepares for water egress training

S66-58501 (27 Oct. 1966) --- The prime crew of the first manned Apollo Space Flight, Apollo/Saturn (AS) mission 204,...

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Nov 8, 2021

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iss066e068883 (Nov. 8, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour carrying four commercial crew astronauts departs...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-013123 (28 Dec. 2010) --- A southerly looking night view of the upper two thirds of the Florida peninsula...

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NASA image: iss059e027422
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Apr 19, 2019

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iss059e027422 (April 19, 2019) --- The Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay including Houston, Texas and its surrounding...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2449
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Nov 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Long-Eared Owl is spotted on Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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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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