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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: Hubble Sees Recurring Plume Erupting From Europa
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Apr 13, 2017

Hubble Sees Recurring Plume Erupting From Europa

These composite images show a suspected plume of material erupting two years apart from the same location on...

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NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Aug 19, 2015

Eiffel Tower Plume

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows a single plume of plasma, many...

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NASA image: Enceladus Plume Brightness Variations
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Jul 28, 2014

Enceladus Plume Brightness Variations

This plot shows the variation in brightness of the plume of material, composed of all the geysers erupting from the...

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NASA image: High-Phase Plumes
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Sep 3, 2010

High-Phase Plumes

Saturn moon Enceladus, imaged at high phase, shows off its spectacular water ice plumes emanating from its south...

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NASA image: Volcanic Plumes Tower over Mount Etna
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Dec 8, 2017

Volcanic Plumes Tower over Mount Etna

Twin volcanic plumes—one of ash, one of gas—rose from Sicily’ Mount Etna on the morning of October 26, 2013....

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NASA image: Volcanic Plumes Tower over Mount Etna [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Volcanic Plumes Tower over Mount Etna [annotated]

Twin volcanic plumes—one of ash, one of gas—rose from Sicily’ Mount Etna on the morning of October 26, 2013....

GSFC
NASA image: Briny Plumes on Europa (Illustration)
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Nov 13, 2020

Briny Plumes on Europa (Illustration)

Scientists have theorized on the origin of water plumes that are possibly erupting from Jupiter's moon Europa. This...

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NASA image: Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View
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Dec 8, 2017

Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View

NASA image acquired May 8, 2010 at 13 :35 UTC Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland Satellite: Aqua...

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NASA image: Europa Scene: Plume, Galileo, Magnetic Field (Artist's Concept)
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May 14, 2018

Europa Scene: Plume, Galileo, Magnetic Field (Artist's Concept)

Artist's illustration of Jupiter and Europa (in the foreground) with the Galileo spacecraft after its pass through a...

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NASA image: Source Region for Possible Europa Plumes
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Feb 26, 2014

Source Region for Possible Europa Plumes

This map composed of images NASA Galileo and Voyager missions shows the hemisphere of Europa that might be affected...

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NASA image: Enceladus Plume Movie
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Dec 6, 2005

Enceladus Plume Movie

Jets of icy particles burst from Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this brief movie sequence of four images taken on Nov....

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NASA image: Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View.jpg [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View.jpg [detail]

NASA image acquired May 8, 2010 at 13 :35 UTC Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland Satellite: Aqua...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's MISR Instrument Detects Smoke Plumes Over Northern California
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's MISR Instrument Detects Smoke Plumes Over Northern California

On August 18, 2021, at 12:10 p.m. local time, the Multi-angle Imaging Spectroradiometer (MISR) instrument captured...

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NASA image:  Io Plume Captured by JunoCam
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Dec 22, 2023

Io Plume Captured by JunoCam

This image of Jupiter's moon Io was taken by the JunoCam visible-light imager as NASA's Juno spacecraft flew past...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Europa Water Vapor Plume
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Dec 12, 2013

Artist Concept of Europa Water Vapor Plume

This is an artist concept of a plume of water vapor thought to be ejected off the frigid, icy surface of the Jovian...

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NASA image: Heights of the Eyjafjallajökull Eruption Plume - April 19, 2010
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Apr 20, 2010

Heights of the Eyjafjallajökull Eruption Plume - April 19, 2010

NASA Terra satellite flew directly over Iceland on April 19, 2010 and captured this image of the Eyjafjallajökull...

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NASA image: Eyjafjallajökull Ash Plume Particle Properties
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Apr 21, 2010

Eyjafjallajökull Ash Plume Particle Properties

As NASA Terra satellite flew over Iceland erupting Eyjafjallajökull volcano, its Multi-angle Imaging...

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NASA image: Now You See an Impact Plume, Now You Dont
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Aug 10, 2012

Now You See an Impact Plume, Now You Dont

This image was taken by the Hazard-Avoidance cameras on NASA Curiosity rover to show evidence for an impact plume...

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NASA image: Experiment Re-Creating a Carbon Dioxide Plume
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Sep 11, 2024

Experiment Re-Creating a Carbon Dioxide Plume

This image shows Martian soil simulant erupting in a plume during a lab experiment at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as Detected with AIRS Data
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Jul 24, 2007

Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as Detected with AIRS Data

Sulfur dioxide plume from the Mt. Etna Eruption 2002 as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: Sulfur Dioxide Plume During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy
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Aug 3, 2001

Sulfur Dioxide Plume During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy

The current eruption of Mt. Etna started on July 17, and has continued to the present. This ASTER image was acquired...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Spies Apple Fire's Smoke Plume
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Aug 3, 2020

ECOSTRESS Spies Apple Fire's Smoke Plume

This observation shows the burn area and smoke plume created by the Apple fire in Southern California on Aug. 1,...

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NASA image: Galileo and Cassini Image Two Giant Plumes on Io
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Mar 29, 2001

Galileo and Cassini Image Two Giant Plumes on Io

Two tall volcanic plumes and the rings of red material they have deposited onto surrounding surface areas appear in...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Image Shows Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Plume Heights
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May 14, 2010

NASA MISR Image Shows Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Plume Heights

Iceland Eyjafjallajökull volcano produced its second major ash plume beginning on May 7, 2010. NASA Terra satellite...

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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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