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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: Earth Observation
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Jun 10, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 10, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 55 crew
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Mar 31, 2018

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 55 crew

iss055e007531 (March 31, 2018) --- The tip of South Africa and its legislative capital city of Cape Town are...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken by Expedition 63 crew
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Apr 22, 2020

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken by Expedition 63 crew

iss063e002345 (April 22, 2020) --- Oued Melloulou is a stream that runs through the Moroccan Province of Guercif...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 10, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030131 (Feb. 8, 2021) --- The ice-covered Lake Pleshcheyevo, with the town of Pereslavl-Zalessky on its...

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NASA image: In Ghar, Algeria, in the Sahara Desert
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Oct 13, 2024

In Ghar, Algeria, in the Sahara Desert

iss072e068304 (Oct. 13, 2024) --- The town and commune of In Ghar, with a population of over 11,000 in Algeria's...

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NASA image: iss060e006368
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Jul 10, 2019

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iss060e006368 (July 10, 2019) --- The Namibian port town of Walvis Bay on the Atlantic coast is pictured from 262...

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Aug 19, 2024

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iss071e515447 (Aug. 19, 2024) --- The Full Moon pictured above Earth's horizon as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 10, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 10, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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Feb 28, 2021

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iss064e038871 (Feb. 28, 2021) --- Cape Town in South Africa is pictured with the Sun's glint beaming off the South...

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NASA image: iss071e216801
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Jun 25, 2024

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iss071e216801 (June 25, 2024) --- Towns and farmland along the Bighorn River and near the Bighorn National Forest...

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NASA image: The coastal region of South Africa
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Aug 30, 2024

The coastal region of South Africa

iss071e580719 (Aug. 30, 2024) -- The coastline of South Africa, with Cape Town and the False Bay situated at the top...

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Mar 6, 2022

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iss066e162015 (March 6, 2022) --- Cape Town, South Africa, on the coast of False Bay, is pictured from the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,
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Apr 13, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,

Eugene Tu, center director at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, offers his opening remarks...

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NASA image: Mt. Vesuvius and Naples, Italy as seen from STS-58
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Oct 20, 1993

Mt. Vesuvius and Naples, Italy as seen from STS-58

STS058-73-024 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The ancient eruption of Vesuvius (the volcano near the center of the frame)...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

Expedition 31 Flight Engineer Don Pettit of NASA is helped out of a Russian Search and Rescue helicopter after it...

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NASA image: Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F
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May 18, 2023

Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks during a Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency...

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NASA image: Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F
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May 18, 2023

Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana speaks during a Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the...

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NASA image: Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F
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May 18, 2023

Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks during a Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency...

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center west area

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NASA image: Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center
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Jun 19, 2012

Aerials of NASA Langley Research Center

Aerial view of NASA Langley Research Center west side

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NASA image: Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F
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May 18, 2023

Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana speaks during a Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at 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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