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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: State Low-Humidity Thresholds for Flu Outbreaks
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Mar 4, 2022

State Low-Humidity Thresholds for Flu Outbreaks

This chart shows low-humidity thresholds that signal flu outbreaks in 48 U.S. states, calculated using water vapor...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-02pd0553
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Apr 7, 2002

KSC-02pd0553

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Roseate Spoonbills march alongside a pool of water near KSC. The birds, named for...

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NASA image: Lake Cardiel in Argentina
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Sep 2, 2024

Lake Cardiel in Argentina

iss071e582300 (Sept. 2, 2024) -- Lake Cardiel is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 268...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0551
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Apr 7, 2002

KSC-02pd0551

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A small flock of Roseate Spoonbills wade in the water near KSC while two others take...

KSC
NASA image: Lower Chesapeake Bay, VA, USA
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Jun 22, 1973

Lower Chesapeake Bay, VA, USA

SL2-16-174 (22 June 1973) --- Norfolk and the lower Chesapeake Bay, VA (37.5N, 75.5W) at the interface of the...

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NASA image: ASTER Images San Francisco Bay Area
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Apr 26, 2000

ASTER Images San Francisco Bay Area

These images of the San Francisco Bay region were acquired on March 3, 2000 by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...

JPL
NASA image: Barents Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Barents Sea

Phytoplankton bloom in the Barents Sea captured August 14, 2011. At times nature exceeds the ability of the artist’s...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew
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Apr 20, 2013

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew

ISS035-E-025019 (20 April 2013) --- One of the Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission
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Aug 12, 2016

Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission

STS083-747-026 (4-8 April 1997) --- Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser along the Nile River, Egypt. The Aswan Dam controls...

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NASA image: WHC Dose pump R&R
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Oct 2, 2012

WHC Dose pump R&R

ISS033-E-009153 (2 Oct. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 33 flight...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-74843 (2 Sept. 2006) --- Rio Negro in Amazonia, Brazil is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Gullies on the Wall of an Unnamed Crater in Utopia Planitia
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Jul 29, 2015

Gullies on the Wall of an Unnamed Crater in Utopia Planitia

This enhanced-color image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows gullies in the northern wall of an unnamed...

JPL
NASA image: Syrtis Major Planum - False Color
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Apr 8, 2019

Syrtis Major Planum - False Color

Today's VIS image is located in Aram Chaos. Aram Chaos was initially formed by a large impact. Over time the crater...

JPL
NASA image: KSC00pp0154
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC00pp0154

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female roseate spoonbill displays her colorful wings in a mating ritual in Merritt...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0152
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC00pp0152

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, two roseate spoonbills mirror each...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0152
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0152

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, two roseate spoonbills mirror each...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0154
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0154

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female roseate spoonbill displays her colorful wings in a mating ritual in Merritt...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0155
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0155

KENNEY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female roseate spoonbill (left) displays her colorful wings to the male at right in a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0155
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC00pp0155

KENNEY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female roseate spoonbill (left) displays her colorful wings to the male at right in a...

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NASA image: Hot and Cold
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Mar 16, 2015

Hot and Cold

This view shows Mercury's north polar region, colored by the maximum biannual surface temperature, which ranges from...

JPL
NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO 10 (CREW ACTIVITIES)
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May 20, 1969

INFLIGHT - APOLLO 10 (CREW ACTIVITIES)

S69-34313 (20 May 1969) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan is shown spinning a water bag to demonstrate the collection...

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NASA image: Hugli River Delta, India
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Oct 22, 2001

Hugli River Delta, India

The western-most part of the Ganges Delta is seen in this 54.5 by 60 km ASTER sub-scene acquired on January 6, 2005....

JPL
NASA image: Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA
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May 6, 1991

Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA

STS039-83-091 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- (HOLD PHOTO WITH BARRIER ISLANDS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE). This photograph of...

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NASA image: Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea

NASA image acquired August 31, 2010 To see a detail of this image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/4971318856/ 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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