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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: Mexico City, Mexico as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mexico City, Mexico as seen from STS-62

STS062-84-028 (4-18 March 1994) --- According to NASA scientists this image is the clearest photo of Mexico City...

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NASA image: Haze over eastern China
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Dec 8, 2017

Haze over eastern China

The skies over northern China were shrouded with a thick haze in late December, 2013. The Moderate Resolution...

GSFC
NASA image: Owens Lake, CA, 2020
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Aug 18, 2021

Owens Lake, CA, 2020

Prior to 1913, Owens Lake in eastern California had water up to a depth of 15 m, and covered an area of 280 km2....

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-267-079 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The rear windows of the Space Shuttle Endeavour reflect sunlight...

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-272-075 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The darkness of space forms the backdrop for this scene of the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jul 10, 2005

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-12401 (10 July 2005) --- Gulf of Finland is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11 crew...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Instrument Monitors Carbon Monoxide From California Wildfires
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Sep 14, 2020

NASA's AIRS Instrument Monitors Carbon Monoxide From California Wildfires

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), which is aboard the Aqua satellite, captured carbon monoxide plumes...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Finds Sea Ice Driving Arctic Air Pollutants Alaskan North Slope
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Mar 1, 2012

NASA Finds Sea Ice Driving Arctic Air Pollutants Alaskan North Slope

JPL-led study shows bromine explosion on March 13, 2008 across the Alaskan North Slope looking south toward the...

JPL
NASA image: Aerosol Optical Thickness, MODIS, 2000-2016
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Jul 13, 2016

Aerosol Optical Thickness, MODIS, 2000-2016

Tiny solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere are called aerosols. Examples of aerosols include...

GSFC
NASA image: Smoke Engulfs Singapore [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke Engulfs Singapore [annotated]

On June 19, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a striking image of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the...

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NASA image: Smoke Engulfs Singapore [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke Engulfs Singapore [high res]

On June 19, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a striking image of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the...

GSFC
NASA image: Convair F-106B Delta Dart with Air Sampling Equipment
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Apr 23, 1974

Convair F-106B Delta Dart with Air Sampling Equipment

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center’s Convair F-106B Delta Dart equipped...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1253
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1253

The Zero Emissions (ZE) transit bus passes a mock-up orbiter named Explorer on a trek through the KSC Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1248
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1248

In front of the Headquarters Building at KSC, Center Director Roy Bridges (left) looks at the hydrogen-oxygen driven...

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NASA image: ED03-0152-60
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Jun 7, 2003

ED03-0152-60

The takeoff set the stage for a two-day Helios endurance flight in the stratosphere planned for mid-July. The Helios...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1250
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1250

On view in front of the Headquarters Building, the Zero Emissions (ZE) transit bus attracts an interested group of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1252
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1252

The Zero Emissions (ZE) transit bus tours the KSC Visitor Complex for a test ride. In the background are a mock-up...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1249
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1249

KSC employees, along with Center Director Roy Bridges (second from left), view the hydrogen-oxygen driven engine...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1251
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1251

KSC workers, with Center Director Roy Bridges (at right next to bus), head for the open door of the Zero Emissions...

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NASA image: Site of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games viewed by NASA MISR
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Aug 10, 2016

Site of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games viewed by NASA MISR

The Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite passed directly over Rio...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission
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Jan 9, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission

Isac Mata, engineering technician at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, attends to the interior of the DC-8...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission
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Jan 24, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission

Scientists Ryan Boyd (left) and Vladislav Sevostianov (right) attend to the Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science...

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NASA image: Deputy Project Manager for the DC-8, Kirsten Boogaard, is a hands-on leader at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Aug 28, 2019

Deputy Project Manager for the DC-8, Kirsten Boogaard, is a hands-on leader at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center

Kirsten Boogaard, Deputy Project Manager for the DC-8 aircraft, leads and manages project planning, integration and...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission
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Jan 24, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft is Prepared for an International Air Quality Research Mission

DC-8 aircraft conducts test flights at Building 703 in Palmdale, CA. The DC-8 aircraft is prepared for its last...

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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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