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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: Orange River, Africa
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Jan 20, 1996

Orange River, Africa

STS072-738-036 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The astronauts used a 70mm handheld camera to expose this frame of the...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (19.5S, 11.5E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Southwest Africa
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Southwest Africa

Oblique Earth Observation taken by the Apollo 9 crew. View is of southwest Africa near Cape Fria. Film magazine was...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (23.0S, 14.0E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Botswana, Africa
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Jan 19, 1992

Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Botswana, Africa

STS054-151-015 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- The Makgadikgadi Salt Pan is one of the largest features in Botswana visible...

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NASA image: The city lights of Sub-Saharan Africa streak below the International Space Station
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Jul 29, 2025

The city lights of Sub-Saharan Africa streak below the International Space Station

iss073e0422445 (July 29, 2025) --- The city lights of Sub-Saharan Africa streak below the International Space...

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NASA image: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 23, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

AfriSAR team members Sassan Saatchi (left) from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Laura Duncanson from NASA’s...

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NASA image: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 23, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

In Gabon, Africa, the Mondah National Park is one of the field research sites for NASA’s AfriSAR campaign. Gabon...

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NASA image: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 24, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

The NASA Langley Research Center-based B-200 in Gabon, Africa, was visited by three representatives of the Gabon...

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NASA image: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 27, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

Armstrong Pilots David Fedors and Stu Broce are at the controls of the C-20A in March 2016 as it flies a synthetic...

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NASA image: Panoramic Okavango Swamp, Botswana and Fires in Angola, Africa
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Aug 11, 1991

Panoramic Okavango Swamp, Botswana and Fires in Angola, Africa

In this panoramic view of the Okavango Swamp, Botswana, (19.0S, 22.0E), the Okavango River, seen in sunglint, flows...

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NASA image: Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa

STS054-152-001 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- View southeastward across the northern, arid coastal plain of Somalia from Dhul...

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NASA image: View of Africa and Madagascar from the Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 9, 1972

View of Africa and Madagascar from the Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-148-22717 (7 Dec. 1972) --- This view of a portion of Earth was taken from the Apollo 17 spacecraft following...

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NASA image: Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 22, 1968

Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-16-2588 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible in this view from Apollo 8...

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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

Provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities of the Western Cape Government, Mireille Wenger, provides...

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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

Premier of the Western Cape Government, Alan Winde, provides remarks during a meeting with NASA Deputy Associate...

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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

NASA SCaN Development Manager, Bill Marinelli provides remarks during a meeting with NASA Deputy Associate...

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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

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communications and Navigation, Badri Younes, right, speaks with the...

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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

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communications and Navigation, Badri Younes, provides remarks during a...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Eastern Morocco
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Eastern Morocco

This spaceborne radar image shows how the Atlas Mountains in northwestern Africa dominate the geography of Morocco.

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NASA image: Seasonal Surface Changes in Namibia and Central Angola
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Feb 26, 2003

Seasonal Surface Changes in Namibia and Central Angola

Brightness variations in the terrain along a portion of southwestern Africa are displayed in these views from NASA...

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NASA image: Sinai Peninsula, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Jun 17, 2004

Sinai Peninsula, Shaded Relief and Colored Height

The Sinai Peninsula, located between Africa and Asia, is a result of those two continents pulling apart from each other.

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NASA image: Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa
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Sep 27, 2025

Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa

iss073e0816985 (Sept. 27, 2025) --- Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa in...

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NASA image: Apollo 4 Mission - Atlantic Ocean,coastal Brazil and West Africa
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Nov 9, 1967

Apollo 4 Mission - Atlantic Ocean,coastal Brazil and West Africa

AS04-01-200 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Coastal Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, West Africa, Sahara, looking northwest, as...

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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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