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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: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 28, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

NASA’s C-20A takes off from Libreville International Airport in Gabon, Africa, in support of the AfriSAR Â...

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NASA image: Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa
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Sep 27, 2025

Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa

iss073e0816985 (Sept. 27, 2025) --- Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa in...

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NASA image: Apollo 4 Mission - Atlantic Ocean,coastal Brazil and West Africa
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Nov 9, 1967

Apollo 4 Mission - Atlantic Ocean,coastal Brazil and West Africa

AS04-01-200 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Coastal Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, West Africa, Sahara, looking northwest, as...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH - SKY VIEW - AFRICA
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH - SKY VIEW - AFRICA

S65-18750 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut John W. Young took this picture over eastern Africa during the Gemini-Titan...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

Head of Department, Western Cape Government Economic Development and Tourism, Velile Dube, provides remarks during a...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA International Program Specialist, Office of International and Interagency Relations, Greg Mann, provide remarks...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

From left to right, the Premier of the Western Cape Government, Alan Winde, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA SCaN Development Manager, Bill Marinelli provides remarks during a meeting with the Associate Administrator for...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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May 6, 1991

Strait of Gibraltar

STS039-151-193 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- The Strait of Gibraltar, the only outlet for the Mediterranean Sea, was...

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NASA image: Sahara Desert, Sudan, Northeast Africa as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Sahara Desert, Sudan, Northeast Africa as seen from STS-62

STS062-151-182Z (4-18 March 1994) --- This east-looking view shows most of the east-west extent of the country of...

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NASA image: Dust Storm, Sahara Desert, Algeria/Niger Border, Africa
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May 16, 1992

Dust Storm, Sahara Desert, Algeria/Niger Border, Africa

STS049-92-071 (13 May 1992) --- The STS-49 crew aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour captured this...

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NASA image: 2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2018

2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase

Africa Flores, Land Cover and Land Use Change Theme Lead for SERVIR, speaks during the 2018 Annual Earth Science...

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NASA image: Saharan Dust on the Move
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Dec 8, 2017

Saharan Dust on the Move

A piece of Africa—actually lots of them—began to arrive in the Americas in June 2014. On June 23, a lengthy river of...

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NASA image: View of Earth, showing Africa, Europe and Asia taken by Apollo 11 crewmember
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth, showing Africa, Europe and Asia taken by Apollo 11 crewmember

AS11-36-5355 (17 July 1969) --- Most of Africa and portions of Europe and Asia can be seen in this spectacular...

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NASA image: Saharan Dust Cloud Sails Toward U.S.
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Jul 28, 2005

Saharan Dust Cloud Sails Toward U.S.

This image, captured by NASA Terra satellite on July 20, 2005, shows the dust cloud just off the west coast of...

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NASA image: Olduvai Gorge, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Jun 17, 2004

Olduvai Gorge, Shaded Relief and Colored Height

Three striking and important areas of Tanzania in eastern Africa are shown in this color-coded shaded relief image...

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NASA image: MISR and AirMISR Simultaneously Observe African Grassland Fires
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Sep 20, 2000

MISR and AirMISR Simultaneously Observe African Grassland Fires

These images from NASA Terra satellite images are of northeastern South Africa, near Kruger National Park, were...

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NASA image: MISR Images Zambia and Botswana
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Aug 30, 2000

MISR Images Zambia and Botswana

These images from NASA Terra satellite images of Zambia and Botswana, Africa were acquired on August 25, 2000 during...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Namibia Sand Dunes
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Apr 27, 2000

Space Radar Image of Namibia Sand Dunes

This spaceborne radar image shows part of the vast Namib Sand Sea on the west coast of southern Africa, just...

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NASA image: Nabro and Mallahle Volcanoes, Eritrea and Ethiopia, SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief
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Mar 4, 2004

Nabro and Mallahle Volcanoes, Eritrea and Ethiopia, SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief

The area known as the Afar Triangle is located at the northern end of the East Africa Rift, where it approaches the...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Karisoke & Virunga Volcanoes
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Karisoke & Virunga Volcanoes

This is a false-color composite of Central Africa, showing the Virunga volcano chain along the borders of Rwanda,...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Images Severe Flooding in Mozambique
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Jan 29, 2013

NASA Satellite Images Severe Flooding in Mozambique

NASA Terra spacecraft flew over South Africa and Zimbabwe where week-long torrential rains swelled the Limpopo River...

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NASA image: Kimberley, Orange Free State, South Africa
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Jan 20, 1996

Kimberley, Orange Free State, South Africa

STS072-727-059 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Plains of the Orange Free State, South Africa are featured in this 70mm frame...

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NASA image: View of Saudi Arabia and north eastern Africa from the Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 9, 1972

View of Saudi Arabia and north eastern Africa from the Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-148-22718 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- This excellent view of Saudi Arabia and the north eastern portion of the African...

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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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