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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: Space Radar Image of Phnom Phen, Cambodia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Phnom Phen, Cambodia

This spaceborne radar image shows the city of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Phnom Penh lies at the confluence...

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NASA image: Oslo, Norway
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Sep 2, 2010

Oslo, Norway

Oslo, the capital and largest city in Norway, as seen by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection...

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NASA image: Luxembourg
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Apr 12, 2011

Luxembourg

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image of the City of Luxembourg, one of Europe greatest fortified states. With a...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Canberra, Australia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Canberra, Australia

Australia capital city, Canberra, is shown in the center of this spaceborne radar image. Images like this can help...

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NASA image: Kathmandu, Nepal
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Sep 26, 2013

Kathmandu, Nepal

This image, acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, with a population of about 2.5...

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NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlaid Owahanga, New Zealand
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Apr 27, 2000

Perspective View with Landsat Overlaid Owahanga, New Zealand

This 3-D perspective view looks south along the southeast coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The capital city...

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NASA image: Astana, Kazakhstan
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Aug 24, 2007

Astana, Kazakhstan

Astana is the capital and second largest city of Kazakhstan, with a population of about 600,000. It was founded as a...

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NASA image: Phoenix, AZ
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Aug 20, 2019

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city in Arizona. It is also the fifth largest city in the US. It was...

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NASA image: Anaglyph, Landsat Overlay: Wellington, New Zealand
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May 11, 2000

Anaglyph, Landsat Overlay: Wellington, New Zealand

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, is of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand,...

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NASA image: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Nov 26, 2012

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. Its name derives from a dam in the river Amstel....

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Taipei, Taiwan
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Taipei, Taiwan

The northern end of the island country of Taiwan, including the capital city of Taipei, is shown in this spaceborne...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Victoria, Canada
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Victoria, Canada

This three-frequency spaceborne radar image shows the southern end of Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada....

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Athens, Greece
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Athens, Greece

This space radar image of Athens, Greece, shows the sprawling, modern development of this ancient capital city....

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NASA image: Lhasa, Tibet, China
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Aug 18, 2009

Lhasa, Tibet, China

JPL Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer aboard NASA Terra satellite, shows Lhasa, the...

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NASA image: iss069e004755
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Apr 20, 2023

iss069e004755

iss069e004755 (April 20, 2023) --- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital and largest city, was pictured by NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Wasco, California
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Feb 19, 2013

Wasco, California

Wasco, California advertises itself as the Rose Capital of the World; over 8000 acres are devoted to cultivation of...

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NASA image: Nuuk, Greenland
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May 23, 2008

Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk or Gadthab is the capital and largest city of Greenland. It is located at the mouth of the Nuup Kangerlua inlet...

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NASA image: Jakarta, Indonesia
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Jan 30, 2013

Jakarta, Indonesia

NASA Terra spacecraft flew over Jakarta, the capital and largest city of Indonesia. The population of the Jakarta...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Lisbon, Portugal
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Lisbon, Portugal

This radar image of Lisbon, Portugal illustrates the different land use patterns that are present in coastal...

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NASA image: Arkhangelsk, Russia
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Jan 26, 2011

Arkhangelsk, Russia

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of the city of Arkhangelsk or Archangel in English and administrative...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Mars 2020 Rover
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Jul 9, 2013

Artist Concept of Mars 2020 Rover

Planning for NASA 2020 Mars rover envisions a basic structure that capitalizes on existing design and engineering,...

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NASA image: NASA Terra Spacecraft Images Thailand Flooding
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Oct 25, 2011

NASA Terra Spacecraft Images Thailand Flooding

On Oct. 23, 2011, when this image from NASA Terra spacecraft was acquired, flood waters were approaching the capital...

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NASA image: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Apr 3, 2012

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

This image, acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, founded...

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NASA image: SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Santa Monica Bay to Mount Baden-Powell, California
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Oct 5, 2000

SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Santa Monica Bay to Mount Baden-Powell, California

Los Angeles may be the world entertainment capital, but it is a difficult place to locate television and radio...

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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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