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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: Devastation from California's Largest Wildfire Seen in New NASA Satellite Image
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Jan 5, 2018

Devastation from California's Largest Wildfire Seen in New NASA Satellite Image

The Thomas Fire is the largest wildfire in California's recorded history. As of January 3, 2018, it was 93 percent...

JPL
NASA image: ECOSTRESS Spies Apple Fire's Smoke Plume
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Aug 3, 2020

ECOSTRESS Spies Apple Fire's Smoke Plume

This observation shows the burn area and smoke plume created by the Apple fire in Southern California on Aug. 1,...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-023
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-023

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a press briefing following a visit to Ames Earth Science Division...

ARC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

A close-up image of the single H-1 engine was test-fired at Canoga Park, California. Initial development of testing...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

In this photograph, the single H-1 engine was test-fired at Canoga Park, California. Initial development of testing...

MSFC
NASA image: MISR Images Oak Fire Near Yosemite
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Jul 26, 2022

MISR Images Oak Fire Near Yosemite

On July 24, 2022, the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite captured...

JPL
NASA image: NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire
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Apr 9, 2015

NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire

At left, a NASA AVIRIS map shows the spectral signature of the 2013 Rim fire in and near Yosemite National Park,...

JPL
NASA image: ASTER Gets a Birdseye View of the Carmel and River Fire Burn Areas
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Sep 1, 2020

ASTER Gets a Birdseye View of the Carmel and River Fire Burn Areas

On Aug. 26, 2020, Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) instrument aboard NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: California Wildfires Captured by NASA Satellite
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Jul 29, 2018

California Wildfires Captured by NASA Satellite

The Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument on NASA's Terra satellite took these images of the Carr...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-010
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-010

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: ED06-0208-3
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Oct 24, 2006

ED06-0208-3

Equipped with a pod-mounted infrared imaging sensor, the Altair UAS aided fire mapping efforts over wildfires in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-004
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-004

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-006
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-006

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-011
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-011

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-013
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-013

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-008
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-008

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-002
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-002

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: Before-and-After LIDAR Images from 2014 King Fire in El Dorado National Forest
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Apr 9, 2015

Before-and-After LIDAR Images from 2014 King Fire in El Dorado National Forest

New maps of two recent California megafires that combine unique data sets from the U.S. Forest Service and NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Major Wildfire Near Santa Barbara seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Jun 22, 2016

Major Wildfire Near Santa Barbara seen by NASA Spacecraft

The Sherpa fire in Santa Barbara County, CA has burned over 12 square miles since it started on June 15. Smoke from...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire
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Aug 27, 2013

NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire

The plume of carbon monoxide pollution from the Rim Fire burning in and near Yosemite National Park, Calif., shows a...

JPL
NASA image: Smoke from Station Fire Blankets Southern California Anaglyph
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Sep 4, 2009

Smoke from Station Fire Blankets Southern California Anaglyph

NASA Terra satellite took this anaglyph of several pyrocumulus clouds, created by the Station Fire, visible above...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-016
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-016

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a press briefing following a visit to Ames Earth Science Division...

ARC
NASA image: ED07-0186-04
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Aug 9, 2007

ED07-0186-04

With its sensor pod under its left wing, NASA's remotely piloted Ikhana unmanned aircraft cruises over California...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0186-13
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Aug 9, 2007

ED07-0186-13

With its thermal-infared sensor pod under its left wing, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft cruises over California...

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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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