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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 taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 6, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-037977 (6 Sept. 2011) --- The Texas wild fires that have destroyed and continue to destroy thousands of...

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NASA image: Water Egress
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Jul 21, 1965

Water Egress

S65-39907 (21 July 1965) --- Prime crew for the Gemini-Titan 5 (GT-5) spaceflight, astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. (in...

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Oct 29, 2021

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iss066e023948 (Oct. 29, 2021) --- SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts check out their Crew Dragon Endeavour launch and entry...

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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012212 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 6, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-037979 (6 Sept. 2011) --- The Texas wild fires that have destroyed and continue to destroy thousands of...

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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012241 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 8, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-045031 (8 Sept. 2011) --- This panoramic view of Texas, the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding area was...

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May 26, 2024

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iss071e130631 (May 26, 2024) --- The sun's glint beams off the Gulf of California contrasting Mexico's coastal...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo IX (Egress) - Gulf
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Nov 20, 1968

Crew Training - Apollo IX (Egress) - Gulf

S68-50967 (20 Nov. 1968) --- The Apollo 9 prime crew participates in water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico....

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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: iss009e22821
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Sep 15, 2004

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ISS009-E-22821 (15 September 2004) -- Hurricane Ivan fills the northern Gulf of Mexico in this photo taken by...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission
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Jan 5, 2000

Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission

STS103-301-016 (19 - 27 December 1999)---From Discovery's altitude of 330 nautical miles, nearly all of Florida and...

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NASA image: iss066e108627
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Dec 1, 2021

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-iss066e108627 (Dec. 1, 2021) --- The southern coast of Texas on the Gulf of Mexico pictured from the International...

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NASA image: GT-12 - EARTH SKY -  NORTHWESTERN MEXICO
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Nov 12, 1966

GT-12 - EARTH SKY - NORTHWESTERN MEXICO

S66-63440 (12 Nov. 1966) --- Area of northwestern Mexico as seen from the Gemini-12 spacecraft during its 16th...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo IX (Egress) - Gulf
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Nov 20, 1968

Crew Training - Apollo IX (Egress) - Gulf

S68-50977 (20 Nov. 1968) --- The Apollo 9 prime crew participates in water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico....

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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: iss065e012265
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May 2, 2021

iss065e012265

iss065e012265 (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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Jan 9, 2023

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iss068e039801 (Jan. 9, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured moments after undocking from the Harmony...

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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: 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: iss009e22471
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Sep 13, 2004

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ISS009-E-22471 (13 September 2004) --- Hurricane Ivan was photographed as it entered the Gulf of Mexico late Monday...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF
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Feb 25, 1972

CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF

S72-30166 (5 May 1972) --- The Apollo 16 prime crew relax aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever during water egress...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 7, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-043559 (7 Sept. 2011) --- This view, from the camera of an Expedition 28 crew member onboard 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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