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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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Jul 26, 2019

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iss060e014846 (July 26, 2019) --- A portion of the Sahara desert in Algeria is pictured as the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jul 7, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-16963 (7 July 2007) --- Sahara Desert dunes are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 15...

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NASA image: iss064e000451
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Oct 25, 2020

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iss064e000451 (Oct. 25, 2020) --- A portion of the Sahara Desert is pictured in Chad as the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss060e014847
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Jul 26, 2019

iss060e014847

iss060e014847 (July 26, 2019) --- A portion of the Sahara desert in Algeria is pictured as the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 12, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 9, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. File...

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NASA image: iss068e025663
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Nov 30, 2022

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iss068e025663 (Nov. 30, 2022) --- The Richat Structure, or the "Eye of the Sahara," in northwestern Mauritania is...

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NASA image: iss066e137375
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Feb 7, 2022

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iss066e137375 (Feb. 7, 2022) --- A portion of the Sahara Desert in Algeria, with sand dunes, rocky platforms and...

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NASA image: iss056e151163
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Aug 18, 2018

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iss056e151163 (Aug. 18, 2018) --- Earth's limb and dust storms in the Sahara are pictured as the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 12, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss071e170970
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Jun 5, 2024

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iss071e170970 (June 5, 2024) --- The Rihat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, is a deeply eroded...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 12, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss071e082698
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May 16, 2024

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iss071e082698 (May 16, 2024) --- The Atlantic coastal desert region of the Sahara Desert in the African nation of...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 12, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: The Ennedi Massif in Northern Chad
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Dec 26, 2024

The Ennedi Massif in Northern Chad

iss072e404551 (Dec. 26, 2024) --- A portion of the Ennedi Massif in Northern Chad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Apr 29, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e009516 (April 29, 2021) --- The isolated volcanic crater Waw an Namus in Libya with three small saltwater...

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NASA image: iss066e024016
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Nov 1, 2021

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iss066e024016 (Nov. 1, 2021) --- The Niger River in the African nation of Mali is pictured from the International...

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NASA image: iss068e050817
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Feb 9, 2023

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iss068e050817 (Feb. 9, 2023) --- An agricultural development in Egypt's New Valley Governate near the Sudan border...

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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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