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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.

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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: Fire in La Porte, Texas
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Sep 17, 2024

Fire in La Porte, Texas

iss071e666253 (Sept. 17, 2024) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit was able to capture a photo of a recent fire in La...

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NASA image: Students from the Caribbean and Central America Speak to the International Space Station
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Mar 7, 2023

Students from the Caribbean and Central America Speak to the International Space Station

During this event, students from the Caribbean and Central America had the opportunity to speak with Astronaut Josh...

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NASA image: New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response
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Sep 1, 2016

New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response

Italy earthquake. The quake has caused significant damage in the historic town of Amatrice. To assist in the...

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NASA image: Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space
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Apr 16, 2015

Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space

Landslides are among the most common and dramatic natural hazards, reshaping landscapes -- and anything in their...

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NASA image: Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks
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May 18, 2018

Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks

Diarrheal diseases such as cholera continue to be a public health threat. Prediction of an outbreak of diarrheal...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: New NASA Model Finds Landslide Threats in Near Real-Time During Heavy Rains
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Mar 22, 2018

New NASA Model Finds Landslide Threats in Near Real-Time During Heavy Rains

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Southeast Asia
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Southeast Asia

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Global
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Global

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Global 2
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Global 2

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Americas
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Americas

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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NASA image: iss057e051419
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Oct 14, 2018

iss057e051419

iss057e051419 (Oct. 14, 2018) --- The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on the Pripyat River in northern Ukraine was...

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NASA image: Life of the Monsoon
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Jun 23, 2016

Life of the Monsoon

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Emergency Response
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Jan 24, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Emergency Response

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night
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Apr 12, 2017

Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night

NASA scientists have just released the first new global map of Earth at night since 2012. This nighttime look at our...

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NASA image: Stennis all-hazards network adopted throughout NASA
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Oct 13, 2009

Stennis all-hazards network adopted throughout NASA

Stennis Space Center employees Mike McKinion (left), with Erica Lane Enterprises, and Luke Scianna, with the Jacobs...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00215
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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Ranjit from Pune states, ever since the Shuttle disaster and the involvement of rigid polyurethane foam...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The new Florida license plate honoring the fallen astronauts of Challenger and Columbia is unveiled at the KSC Visitor Complex, in front of the Space Memorial Mirror.  Participants in the dedication included (from left) Susan Berry, a teacher from Mila Elementary School in Brevard County; Sen. Bill Posey; Florida Rep. Ralph Poppell; and Kirstie McCool Chadwick, sister of William “Willie” J. McCool, who was the pilot on mission STS-107 that ended in disaster Feb. 1, 2003.   The Space Mirror, 42-1/2 feet high by 50 feet wide, illuminates the names of the fallen astronauts cut through the monument’s black granite surface.
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Jan 28, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The new Florida license plate honoring the fallen astronauts of Challenger and Columbia is unveiled at the KSC Visitor Complex, in front of the Space Memorial Mirror. Participants in the dedication included (from left) Susan Berry, a teacher from Mila Elementary School in Brevard County; Sen. Bill Posey; Florida Rep. Ralph Poppell; and Kirstie McCool Chadwick, sister of William “Willie” J. McCool, who was the pilot on mission STS-107 that ended in disaster Feb. 1, 2003. The Space Mirror, 42-1/2 feet high by 50 feet wide, illuminates the names of the fallen astronauts cut through the monument’s black granite surface.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The new Florida license plate honoring the fallen astronauts of Challenger and Columbia...

NASA image: Landsat's Global Perspective
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Jul 22, 2014

Landsat's Global Perspective

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1972 launch of the Landsat 1 spacecraft, this is a "greatest hits" montage...

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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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