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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: Arabian Sea as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Arabian Sea as seen from STS-62

STS062-86-196 (4-18 March 1994) --- This photo depicts many of the types of ocean features seen when illuminated by...

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NASA image: EVA crewmember's legs dangling over empty space and payload bay.
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Jan 19, 1993

EVA crewmember's legs dangling over empty space and payload bay.

STS054-29-028 (17 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh, mission specialist, used a 35mm camera to photograph...

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NASA image: Nashville Basin, Tennessee as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Nashville Basin, Tennessee as seen from STS-58

STS058-91-074 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The largest cityscape in the view is Nashville (top left), part of which is...

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NASA image: Portsmouth, England as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Portsmouth, England as seen from STS-60

STS060-94-007 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- The Isle of Wight, over 380 square kilometers, is a diamond-shaped island located...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Microradians
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Microradians

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

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NASA image: Disappointment Reach, Australia as seen from STS-67 Endeavour
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Mar 14, 1995

Disappointment Reach, Australia as seen from STS-67 Endeavour

A nearly vertical view of Disappointment Reach and surroundings. Ripple-like patterns extending at right angles to...

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NASA image: Cresent Earth eclipsed by silhouetted horizon of the moon
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Dec 14, 1972

Cresent Earth eclipsed by silhouetted horizon of the moon

AS17-152-23279 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Eclipsed by the silhouetted horizon of the moon, the crescent Earth appears in...

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NASA image: Three dimensional perspective view of false-color image of eastern Hawaii
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Apr 18, 1994

Three dimensional perspective view of false-color image of eastern Hawaii

This is a three dimensional perspective view of false-color image of the eastern part of the Big Island of Hawaii....

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NASA image: Southern Africa as seen from STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour
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Dec 9, 1993

Southern Africa as seen from STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour

STS061-106-091 (December 1993) --- The entire southern tip of Africa is shown in this high altitude 50mm photograph....

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NASA image: Altiplano of the Central Andes as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Altiplano of the Central Andes as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

This photograph captures the exotic volcanic terrain of the Altiplano of the Central Andes. Some of the remarkable...

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NASA image: Yellowstone River and Wyoming as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Yellowstone River and Wyoming as seen from STS-58

STS058-085-091 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- Yellowstone Lake and the surrounding Plateau are centered in this scene of...

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NASA image: Colorado as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Colorado as seen from STS-58

STS058-89-013 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- An oblique westward view, across the wheat fields and cattle pastures, of...

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NASA image: New England from Boston to Lake Champlain and up to southern Main from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

New England from Boston to Lake Champlain and up to southern Main from STS-58

STS058-105-016 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- This photograph includes much of the heart of New England, stretching from...

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NASA image: Malaspina Glacier, Alaska as seen from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Malaspina Glacier, Alaska as seen from STS-66 Atlantis

STS066-117-014 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- Malaspina Glacier can be seen in this north-northeastern photograph taken in...

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NASA image: NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission
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Apr 29, 2016

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission

The OSIRIS-REx mission, launching in September 2016, plans to return a sample of asteroid Bennu to Earth in 2023 so...

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NASA image: San Antonio, Texas as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

San Antonio, Texas as seen from STS-58

STS058-101-053 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- This sharp cloud-free photograph of San Antonio, Texas illustrates the...

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NASA image: Kuwait Oil Fields as seen from STS-58
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Oct 20, 1993

Kuwait Oil Fields as seen from STS-58

STS058-73-054 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- A clear view of the northern Kuwaiti coast shows the southern part of Kuwait...

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NASA image: Gobi Desert, China as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Gobi Desert, China as seen from STS-59

STS059-220-041 (9-20 April 1994) --- View to the south by southwest across the southern Gobi Desert (China) across...

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NASA image: New York city area as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

New York city area as seen from STS-62

STS062-81-010 (4-18 March 1994) --- The recent heavy snowfalls help to accentuate the major transportation networks,...

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NASA image: Mount Everest region as seen from the STS-66 orbiter Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Mount Everest region as seen from the STS-66 orbiter Atlantis

STS066-124-059 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- Mount Everest region, Nepal and China. Low morning Sun highlights Mount Everest...

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NASA image: STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay
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Jan 10, 1990

STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay

STS032-87-030 (10 Jan 1990) --- The Syncom IV-5 communications satellite leaves the cargo bay of Columbia, as...

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NASA image: Photo of the earth before touchdown of Challenger and end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Photo of the earth before touchdown of Challenger and end of STS 41-G

41G-102-047 (13 Oct. 1984) --- An unusual picture, photographed by astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, shows the...

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NASA image: Atlanta, Georgia as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Atlanta, Georgia as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-147 (4-18 March 1994) --- Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is visible to the south of Atlanta,...

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NASA image: Heard Island
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Nov 14, 1994

Heard Island

As the air blows over the tops of the mountain peaks, seen here in the clear region, the direction of the air flow...

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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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