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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: Grand Canyon in Colorado Plateau in Arizona as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

Grand Canyon in Colorado Plateau in Arizona as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-20-3137 (3-13 March 1969) --- The Grand Canyon is sharply etched on the snow-covered Colorado Plateau in...

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NASA image: Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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May 24, 2005

Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-09913 (24 May 2005) --- Irkutsk, Siberia, Russian Federation is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observation image of Lake Powell taken during STS-100.
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Apr 30, 2001

Earth observation image of Lake Powell taken during STS-100.

STS100-716-176 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- The deeply entrenched, meandering Colorado River is distinctively dark as...

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NASA image: Falcon International Reservoir, US-Mexico - 2022
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Aug 23, 2022

Falcon International Reservoir, US-Mexico - 2022

The Falcon International Reservoir is on the Rio Grande, 65 km southeast of Laredo, Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a good cutaway diagram of the Saturn V launch vehicle showing the three stages, the instrument unit, and the...

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NASA image: View of Central Texas as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

View of Central Texas as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3341 (3-13 March 1969) --- Central Texas area as photographed from the Apollo 9 spacecraft during its...

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NASA image: Lake Shuwarang Chhat, Pakistan
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Jun 27, 2022

Lake Shuwarang Chhat, Pakistan

In the Hindu Kush Mtns. in northern Pakistan, landslides from the steep, glaciated terrain are common. When the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Two workers are dwarfed by the five J-2 engines of the Saturn V second stage (S-II) as they make final inspections...

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NASA image: Lake Mead, NV
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Jun 22, 1973

Lake Mead, NV

SL2-03-192 (22 June 1973) --- Lake Mead, Nevada, (36.0N, 114.5E) where the water from the Colorado River empties...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The flame and exhaust from the test firing of an F-1 engine blast out from the Saturn S-IB Static Test Stand in the...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Tahani Amer, NASA Program Executive for the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Tahani Amer, NASA Program Executive for the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Tahani Amer oversees several Earth science missions for NASA, including the international Surface Water and Ocean...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 22, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This Saturn V S-II (second) stage is being lifted into position for a test at the Vehicle Assembly Building at the...

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NASA image: Devastating Carolina Floods Viewed by NASA SMAP
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Oct 8, 2015

Devastating Carolina Floods Viewed by NASA SMAP

Surface soil moisture in the Southeastern United States as retrieved from NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP)...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2514
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the Hyster lift backs away from the orbiter...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-727-045 (21 October 1995) --- Photographed by the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia is this scene...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2509
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Discovery waits as the first of three Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Nov 28, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-745-004 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- A view to the west showing Asia in the foreground and Africa in the...

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NASA image: View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab
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Aug 1, 1973

View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab

SL3-28-059 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area as photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2515
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In this view from the floor of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the first of three...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2510
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians wait below while a Hyster lift moves...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2513
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician appears to ride the Space Shuttle Main...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2512
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician (lower right) watches from inside as a...

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NASA image: Birmingham and central Alabama area seen in Earth Resources Exp. Package
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Feb 1, 1974

Birmingham and central Alabama area seen in Earth Resources Exp. Package

SL4-93-153 (February 1974) --- A vertical view of the Birmingham and central Alabama area is seen in this Skylab 4...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 30, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-023651 (26 Dec. 2013) --- Lake Sharpe near Lower Brule, South Dakota is featured in this image photographed...

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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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