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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: Scar from One of Los Angeles' Biggest Wildfires Imaged by NASA Satellite
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Oct 9, 2017

Scar from One of Los Angeles' Biggest Wildfires Imaged by NASA Satellite

On Sept. 1, 2017, the La Tuna Canyon fire began in the foothills north of Los Angeles. By the time it was contained,...

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NASA image: Particulate Pollution and Warehouses in the Los Angeles Region
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Oct 9, 2024

Particulate Pollution and Warehouses in the Los Angeles Region

A data visualization shows the average concentration of PM2.5 particulate pollution in the Los Angeles region from...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Amberly Guerra, left, tries on life support equipment while Ali Zendejas, Betty Mojica and Julian Guerra, her dad,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Dana Purifoy, NASA Armstrong director of Flight Operations, talking, and John McKay, former Armstrong SR-71 crew...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Zack Roberts from NASA’s Ames Research Center explains elements of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration into...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

NASA Armstrong Research Center pilots Paul Newton and Tim Williams stand by the center’s F/A-18 research aircraft.

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Al Bowers explains the Prandtl experimental aircraft and how its wing twist could redefine the efficiency of aircraft.

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

A young woman tries her hand at “piloting” a high-performance jet. The representation of a jet cockpit is a popular...

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NASA image: Shuttle Endeavour’s Last Flight Was 10 Years Ago
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Sep 21, 2022

Shuttle Endeavour’s Last Flight Was 10 Years Ago

People from communities all over California watched the skies in hopes of catching a glimpse of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Validating Carbon Dioxide Measurements from NASA OCO-2 Over Los Angeles
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Oct 1, 2014

Validating Carbon Dioxide Measurements from NASA OCO-2 Over Los Angeles

This image shows NASA OCO-2 measurements of carbon dioxide levels over Pasadena and the northern Los Angeles basin...

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NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Detects Surface Temperature Variations in Los Angeles
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Sep 18, 2018

NASA's ECOSTRESS Detects Surface Temperature Variations in Los Angeles

ECOSTRESS captured surface temperature variations in Los Angeles, California between July 22 and August 14 -- a...

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NASA image: Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3436 (March 1969) --- Los Angeles-Long Beach area of southern California, as photographed from the Apollo 9...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly over the Los Angeles Coliseum in 2012 on...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

President and CEO of the California Science Center Jeffrey N. Rudolph speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

David D. McBride, director of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A police officer is seen underneath the wing of the space shuttle Endeavour during the grand opening ceremony for...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A space shuttle main engine (SSME) is on display near the space shuttle Endeavour at the California Science center's...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

David D. McBride, director of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

President and CEO of the California Science Center Jeffrey N. Rudolph speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

Members of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy perform “Men in Black” choreographed by the legendary Debbie Allen during...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen as workers prepare for the grand opening ceremony for the California Science...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew attends the "X Games" in Los Angeles
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Aug 3, 2006

STS-121 Crew attends the "X Games" in Los Angeles

JSC2006-E-32814 (3 August 2006) --- The crew of STS-121 attended opening day of the 12th "X Games" in Los Angeles...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew attends the "X Games" in Los Angeles
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Aug 3, 2006

STS-121 Crew attends the "X Games" in Los Angeles

JSC2006-E-32816 (3 August 2006) --- The crew of STS-121 attended opening day of the 12th "X Games" in Los Angeles...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

A spectator on the roof of a building photographs space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home...

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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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