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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: A New Identity for Denali
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Dec 8, 2017

A New Identity for Denali

Physically, not too much has changed on Denali, North America’s highest peak. What did change in 2015 is how people...

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NASA image: Earth observations of the Andes Mountains taken during the STS-97 mission
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Dec 10, 2000

Earth observations of the Andes Mountains taken during the STS-97 mission

STS097-715-061 (10 December 2000) This view over the Central Andes Mountains in Argentina and Chile was taken on...

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NASA image: Early El Niño Signs
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May 12, 2023

Early El Niño Signs

Sea level data from the U.S.-European satellite Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich shows early signs of a developing El...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crewmember
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Feb 10, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crewmember

ISS026-E-025437 (10 Feb. 2011) --- Pico de Orizaba, Mexico is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: What's Up: August 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Aug 1, 2022

What's Up: August 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in August 2022? The daily parade of four naked-eye planets in the mornings...

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NASA image: Following the Shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse on This Week @NASA – April 12, 2024
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Apr 12, 2024

Following the Shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse on This Week @NASA – April 12, 2024

Following the shadow of the total solar eclipse, a NASA astronaut returns safely from the space station, and our...

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NASA image: Malaspina Glacier, Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

Malaspina Glacier, Alaska

The ice of a piedmont glacier spills from a steep valley onto a relatively flat plain, where it spreads out...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-78 patch links past with present to tell the story of its mission and science through a design imbued with...

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NASA image: Happy Mother's Day - Flowers Fields as Seen by NASA Satellite
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Dec 8, 2017

Happy Mother's Day - Flowers Fields as Seen by NASA Satellite

NASA satellite image acquired February 2, 2008. Outside the ground is frozen, quite possibly covered in snow and...

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NASA image: Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-021 (4-18 March 1994) --- The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Its delta is...

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NASA image: Need To Know: Lunar Eclipse and LRO
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Apr 8, 2014

Need To Know: Lunar Eclipse and LRO

NASA scientist Noah Petro sheds some light on the April 15th lunar eclipse which will leave the Lunar Reconnaissance...

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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: Monitoring the Arctic during Polar Darkness
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Dec 8, 2017

Monitoring the Arctic during Polar Darkness

Image acquired October 30, 2012 Scientists watched the Arctic with particular interest in the summer of 2012, when...

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NASA image: SWOT Death Valley Lake Depth
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Apr 15, 2024

SWOT Death Valley Lake Depth

California's Death Valley, the driest place in North America, has hosted an ephemeral lake since late 2023. In March...

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NASA image: Black Marble - Americas
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Dec 8, 2017

Black Marble - Americas

NASA image acquired April 18 - October 23, 2012 This image of North and South America at night is a composite...

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NASA image: Payún Volcanic Field
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Dec 8, 2017

Payún Volcanic Field

Situated in the southern Andes Mountains, the Payún volcanic field of Argentina is a complex landscape that formed...

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NASA image: NASA Releases New High-Resolution Earthrise Image
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Releases New High-Resolution Earthrise Image

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured a unique view of Earth from the spacecraft's vantage...

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NASA image: Persistent Ice on Lake Superior
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Dec 8, 2017

Persistent Ice on Lake Superior

Though North America is a full month into astronomical spring, the Great Lakes have been slow to give up on winter....

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NASA image: New Earth-Observing Instrument Installed on the International Space Station
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Dec 8, 2017

New Earth-Observing Instrument Installed on the International Space Station

In January 2013, a new Earth-observing instrument was installed on the International Space Station (ISS). ISERV...

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NASA image: 2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation
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Nov 13, 2017

2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

Tracking the aerosols carried on the winds let scientists see the currents in our atmosphere. This visualization...

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Sep 5, 2025

HWHAP Ep400 Advancing NASA

Ep400_Advancing NASA Gary Jordan Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson...

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Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Apr 4, 2025

Ep379_Commercial_Lunar_Spacesuits

Ep379_Commercial Lunar Spacesuits Dane Turner (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Mar 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep417: Artemis II: The Crew

HWHAP Ep417: Artemis II: The Crew Nilufar Ramji Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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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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