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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: Bassas da India Atoll
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May 23, 2024

Bassas da India Atoll

iss071e111610 (May 23, 2024) -- Nearly halfway between Madagascar and Mozambique lies the Bassas da India atoll in...

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NASA image: Athabasca Valles
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Jul 2, 2019

Athabasca Valles

This VIS image shows part of the channel called Athabasca Valles. Several streamlined islands are visible at the top...

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NASA image: Prince Patrick Island, Canada
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Feb 26, 2015

Prince Patrick Island, Canada

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Prince Patrick Island, which is located in the Canadian Arctic...

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NASA image: Tiu Valles
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Nov 24, 2021

Tiu Valles

The channel form at the top of this VIS image is part of Tiu Valles. The impact crater has affected the course of...

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NASA image: Earth observation image of Caicos Island, Bahamas taken during STS-100
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Apr 28, 2001

Earth observation image of Caicos Island, Bahamas taken during STS-100

STS100-708-78 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Southwest of the Bahamas and north of Hispaniola lie the Turks and Caicos...

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NASA image: Granicus Valles
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Dec 16, 2002

Granicus Valles

The force of moving water from a flood carved these teardrop-shaped islands within Granicus Valles. The orientation...

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NASA image: Bahama Islands
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Apr 9, 1983

Bahama Islands

STS006-45-097 (4-9 April 1983) --- This photograph was taken with a handheld 70mm camera aimed through the “ceiling”...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Mar 5, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-35516 (5 March 2003) --- This photo of Palm Island Resort was taken by an Expedition 6 crewmember onboard...

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NASA image: Al Jirab Island, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf
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May 6, 1991

Al Jirab Island, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf

STS039-71-088 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A handheld 70mm frame of the southern Persian Gulf area. The island in the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0229
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A sea turtle is released into the Mosquito Lagoon. It is one of several turtles found...

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NASA image: Ravi Vallis
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Aug 11, 2016

Ravi Vallis

This VIS image is located in Ravi Vallis, a channel running from the highlands of Xanthe Terra to the complex lower...

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NASA image: iss067e128929
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Jun 13, 2022

iss067e128929

iss067e128929 (June 13, 2022) --- The island of Groix is pictured off the northwestern coast of France with the...

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NASA image: Labou Vallis
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Aug 17, 2022

Labou Vallis

Today's VIS image shows a section of Labou Vallis. Labou Vallis is located south of Eumenides Dorsum and is 258...

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NASA image: GPM GMI First Light
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Mar 25, 2014

GPM GMI First Light

On March 10, the Core Observatory passed over an extra-tropical cyclone about 1055 miles (1700 kilometers) due east...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0227
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Several sea turtles await their release into the Mosquito Lagoon. They were found...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 4, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-07258 (4 Nov. 2006) --- Galveston, Texas is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA
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Oct 7, 1985

Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA

51J-143-126 (5 Oct. 1985) --- The vertical stabilizer of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis serves to...

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NASA image: Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA
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Oct 7, 1985

Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA

Long regarded as one of the best photo of Houston, Texas (29.5N, 95.0W), this view from space shows the entire...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 23, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-010628 (24 June 2013) --- Strait of Tiran, Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken during STS-102
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Apr 3, 2001

Earth observation taken during STS-102

STS102-331-012 (8-21 March 2001) --- The STS-102 crew members used a 35mm camera on the flight deck of the Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 17, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-81687 (17 Sept. 2006) --- A forest fire in southern California is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Hawaii's Continuing Kilauea Eruption Seen in NASA Spacecraft Image
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Jun 26, 2018

Hawaii's Continuing Kilauea Eruption Seen in NASA Spacecraft Image

Hawaii's Kilauea volcanic eruption continues after seven weeks of continuous outpouring of lava over the...

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NASA image: Great Britain and Ireland
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Dec 8, 2017

Great Britain and Ireland

NASA image acquired March 26, 2012 This nearly cloud-free view of Great Britain and Ireland was acquired by the...

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NASA image: sts098-713a-019
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Feb 16, 2001

sts098-713a-019

STS098-713a-019 (16 February 2001) --- The International Space Station is backdropped over clouds, water and land 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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