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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: HST, flyaround of the telescope after deployment on this second servicing mission
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Feb 19, 1997

HST, flyaround of the telescope after deployment on this second servicing mission

STS082-746-059 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is seen during its separation from the Space...

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NASA image: Unzen Volcano, Japan
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Nov 13, 1996

Unzen Volcano, Japan

This is a space radar image of the area around the Unzen volcano, on the west coast of Kyushu Island in southwestern...

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NASA image: North American Monsoon
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Aug 3, 2017

North American Monsoon

North America experiences a yearly monsoon weather system in late summer as moisture comes up from the west coast of...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
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Feb 5, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew

ISS046e034177 (02/05/2016) --- This image of a portion of the Mexican coastal area was taken by crew members aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0433
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Mar 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a lake near Kennedy Space Center, a pair of Roseate Spoonbills search the water for...

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NASA image: iss064e023038
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Jan 14, 2021

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iss064e023038 (Jan. 14, 2021) --- The brightly-lit west coast of the mountainous island nation of Taiwan is pictured...

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NASA image: Iquique, Chile, at the base of a steep coastal slope just west of the Atacama Desert
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Mar 5, 2026

Iquique, Chile, at the base of a steep coastal slope just west of the Atacama Desert

iss074e0362030 (March 5, 2026) --- Iquique, Chile, with a population of over 230,000, lies at the base of a steep...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1599
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Feb 6, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The air field at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Vandenberg Air Force Base has a...

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NASA image: Panoramic of the Italian peninsula taken by Expedition Two crew
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Jun 22, 2001

Panoramic of the Italian peninsula taken by Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-7652 (22 June 2001) --- Almost a full length view of mainland Italy, with Corsica visible off the west...

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NASA image: Orion Looks Back at Moon
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Dec 8, 2022

Orion Looks Back at Moon

art001e002202 (Dec. 8, 2022) On flight day 23 of NASA’s Artemis I mission, Orion’s solar array wing camera looked...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope approaches Shuttle Endeavour
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescope approaches Shuttle Endeavour

STS061-93-031 (4 Dec 1993) --- Part of the vast Indian Ocean forms the backdrop for this scene of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: The city lights of Florida's southern Atlantic coast
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Dec 19, 2024

The city lights of Florida's southern Atlantic coast

iss072e399016 (Dec. 19, 2024) --- The city lights of Florida's southern Atlantic coast, with Miami at the bottom and...

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NASA image: Sunglint on West Palm Beach taken by the Expedition Two crew
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Apr 13, 2001

Sunglint on West Palm Beach taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-5469 (13 April 2001) --- The Atlantic Coast of parts of southern Florida was captured with a digital still...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2023

Earth Observation

iss069e053745 (August 3, 2023) -- The South Bay Salt Ponds in the city of Newark, California show their vivid red...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Transport to SLC-2, Lift & Mate to Delta II
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Oct 24, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Transport to SLC-2, Lift & Mate to Delta II

A view of the Pacific coast at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. At the West Coast launch site, the Joint...

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NASA image: SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru
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Nov 8, 2023

SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru

The illustration above shows sea levels off the coasts of Peru and Ecuador on Aug. 12, 2023, and Oct. 3, 2023. The...

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NASA image: MISR Captures Hurricane Michael Near Florida Panhandle
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Oct 10, 2018

MISR Captures Hurricane Michael Near Florida Panhandle

MISR carries nine cameras fixed at different angles, each of which viewed Michael over the course of approximately...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A roseate spoonbill flies across the water near KSC. Spoonbills prefer to inhabit mangroves, ranging from the coasts of southern Florida, Louisiana and Texas, to the West Indies, Mexico, Central and South America. They feed on shrimps and fish in shallow waters. Spoonbills are one of 310 species of birds that inhabit the National Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with KSC. The marshes and open water of the refuge also provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds.
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Oct 24, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A roseate spoonbill flies across the water near KSC. Spoonbills prefer to inhabit mangroves, ranging from the coasts of southern Florida, Louisiana and Texas, to the West Indies, Mexico, Central and South America. They feed on shrimps and fish in shallow waters. Spoonbills are one of 310 species of birds that inhabit the National Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with KSC. The marshes and open water of the refuge also provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A roseate spoonbill flies across the water near KSC. Spoonbills prefer to inhabit...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two roseate spoonbills hunt for their supper in the water near KSC. Spoonbills prefer to inhabit mangroves, ranging from the coasts of southern Florida, Louisiana and Texas, to the West Indies, Mexico, Central and South America. They feed on shrimps and fish in shallow waters. Spoonbills are one of 310 species of birds that inhabit the National Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with KSC. The marshes and open water of the refuge also provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds.
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Jan 8, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two roseate spoonbills hunt for their supper in the water near KSC. Spoonbills prefer to inhabit mangroves, ranging from the coasts of southern Florida, Louisiana and Texas, to the West Indies, Mexico, Central and South America. They feed on shrimps and fish in shallow waters. Spoonbills are one of 310 species of birds that inhabit the National Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with KSC. The marshes and open water of the refuge also provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two roseate spoonbills hunt for their supper in the water near KSC. Spoonbills prefer...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A roseate spoonbill contemplates its reflection in the water near KSC. Spoonbills prefer to inhabit mangroves, ranging from the coasts of southern Florida, Louisiana and Texas, to the West Indies, Mexico, Central and South America. They feed on shrimps and fish in shallow waters. Spoonbills are one of 310 species of birds that inhabit the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with KSC. The marshes and open water of the refuge also provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds.
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Jan 8, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A roseate spoonbill contemplates its reflection in the water near KSC. Spoonbills prefer to inhabit mangroves, ranging from the coasts of southern Florida, Louisiana and Texas, to the West Indies, Mexico, Central and South America. They feed on shrimps and fish in shallow waters. Spoonbills are one of 310 species of birds that inhabit the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with KSC. The marshes and open water of the refuge also provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A roseate spoonbill contemplates its reflection in the water near KSC. Spoonbills...

NASA image: KSC-04-S-00098
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Apr 14, 2004

KSC-04-S-00098

Why Vandenberg? Vandenberg Air Force Base is home to NASA's west coast launch facility. Located along California's...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 8, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-18202 (8 March 2004) --- This image featuring a Saharan dust outbreak was taken by an Expedition 8...

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NASA image: ISS Views of Hurricane Dorian - September 2, 2019
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Sep 2, 2019

ISS Views of Hurricane Dorian - September 2, 2019

Cameras outside the International Space Station captured views at 11:27 a.m. Eastern time September 2 of Hurricane...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Jan 6, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-015765 (6 Jan. 2011) --- Newfoundland and clouds over the North Atlantic Ocean share a scene with a Soyuz...

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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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