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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: Apollo 9 Mission image - S0-65 Multispectral Photography - California and Mexico
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Mar 12, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - S0-65 Multispectral Photography - California and Mexico

AS09-26A-3799A (12 March 1969) --- Color infrared photograph of the Salton Sea and Imperial Valley area of Southern...

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NASA image: Earth Observations Composite
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Mar 22, 2016

Earth Observations Composite

ISS047e014747 (03/22/2016) --- Crewmembers of the International Space Stations Expedition 47 captured this image of...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 18, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This is a photo of the Hayman Fire burning in the foothills southwest of Denver, Colorado, as viewed by an...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - S0-65 Multispectral Photography - Texas
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Feb 19, 2009

Apollo 9 Mission image - S0-65 Multispectral Photography - Texas

AS09-26A-3727A (8 March 1969) --- Color infrared photograph of the Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston Bay to Matagorda Bay,...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-73
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Oct 20, 1993

Earth observations during STS-73

STS058-74-000R (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- A broad view westward along the Colorado River from just below Glen Canyon...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 31, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-024949 (31 Jan. 2009) --- The All-American Canal, the largest irrigation canal in the world and a key...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - S0-65 Multispectral Photography - California
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Feb 19, 2009

Apollo 9 Mission image - S0-65 Multispectral Photography - California

AS09-26A-3800A (12 March 1969) --- Color infrared photograph of southwestern Arizona, Yuma-Gila Desert-Gila...

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NASA image: Denver, Colorado
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Sep 30, 1994

Denver, Colorado

STS068-248-092 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The location of Denver, Colorado - on the western edge of the High...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH-SKY VIEWS - CA
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH-SKY VIEWS - CA

S65-18741 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut John W. Young took this picture during the Gemini-Titan 3 three-orbit...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission
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Jan 16, 1997

Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission

STS081-719-084 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- The capital of the state of Colorado is featured prominently in this winter...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Nov 16, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-042846 (16 Nov. 2011) --- Parts of the U.S. and Mexico are seen in this image photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: jsc2024m000075_Meet_Matthew_Dominick_Crew-8_Commander-SOCIAL
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Mar 4, 2024

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NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is the commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission. This will be the first spaceflight...

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NASA image: SORCE
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Jan 25, 2003

SORCE

A Pegasus rocket starts it's first stage burn to propel the SORCE Satellite payload into low-Earth orbit, January...

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NASA image: SORCE
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Jan 25, 2003

SORCE

Orbital Sciences Corportation's L1011 releases a Pegasus rocket before ignition, January 25, 2003, off the coast of...

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NASA image: Perspective view over the Grand Canyon, Arizona
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Oct 22, 2001

Perspective view over the Grand Canyon, Arizona

This simulated true color perspective view over the Grand Canyon was created from Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...

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NASA image: Lake Mead, NV
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Jun 22, 1973

Lake Mead, NV

SL2-03-192 (22 June 1973) --- Lake Mead, Nevada, (36.0N, 114.5E) where the water from the Colorado River empties...

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NASA image: SORCE
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Jan 25, 2003

SORCE

Orbital Sciences Corportation's L1011 prepares to release a Pegasus rocket, January 25, 2003, off the coast of Cape...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Oct 28, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-005660 (28 Oct. 2008) --- The Great Divide of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado is featured in this image...

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NASA image: 3-D View of Grand Canyon, Arizona
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Jul 21, 2001

3-D View of Grand Canyon, Arizona

The Grand Canyon is one of North America's most spectacular geologic features. Carved primarily by the Colorado...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater
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Jun 13, 2024

Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater

Superimposed on an image taken by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, this map shows the...

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NASA image: ASTER Mexicali
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Mexicali

Dramatic differences in land use patterns are highlighted in this image of the U.S.-Mexico border. Lush, regularly...

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NASA image: Mexico, Arizona, Gulf of California as seen from Apollo 6 unmanned spacecraft
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Apr 4, 1968

Mexico, Arizona, Gulf of California as seen from Apollo 6 unmanned spacecraft

AS06-02-1436 (4 April 1968) --- View of the mouth of the Colorado River and the Gulf of California in northwestern...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew
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Oct 12, 2002

Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-708-002 (7-18 October 2002) --- This image, photographed from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab
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Aug 1, 1973

View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab

SL3-28-059 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area as photographed...

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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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