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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: Leilah Fluctus Despeckled
Image
Feb 12, 2015

Leilah Fluctus Despeckled

Presented here are side-by-side comparisons of a traditional Cassini Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) view, at left,...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Hong Kong, China
Image
May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Hong Kong, China

This is an X-SAR image spanning an area of approximately 20 kilometers by 40 kilometers (12 miles by 25 miles) of...

JPL
NASA image: ED06-0200-07
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Oct 24, 2006

ED06-0200-07

NASA Dryden lead technician David Neufeld prepares JPL's unmanned aircraft Synthetic Aperture Radar pod for inertial...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit
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Apr 10, 1994

STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit

STS059-50-011 (9-20 April 94) --- A greenish appearing aurora forms the backdrop for this 35mm scene of the Earth...

JSC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Mammoth Mountain, California
Image
May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Mammoth Mountain, California

These two false-color composite images of the Mammoth Mountain area in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Calif., show...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Kilauea, Hawaii
Image
May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Kilauea, Hawaii

Data acquired on April 13, 1994 and on October 4, 1994 from the X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar on board the space...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California
Image
Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California

This radar image shows the massive urbanization of Los Angeles, California. The image extends from the Santa Monica...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Mt. Etna, Italy
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Mt. Etna, Italy

The summit of the Mount Etna volcano on the island of Sicily, Italy, one of the most active volcanoes in the world,...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd1348
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May 12, 2008

KSC-08pd1348

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A representative of the 301st Rescue Squadron and a volunteer (in the stretcher) from the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1347
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May 12, 2008

KSC-08pd1347

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A representative of the 301st Rescue Squadron and a volunteer from the NASA Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: Tonga Cyclone Damage Mapped by NASA's ARIA Team
Image
Feb 21, 2018

Tonga Cyclone Damage Mapped by NASA's ARIA Team

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory created this Damage Proxy...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Feb 25, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-68 patch was designed by artist Sean Collins. Exploration of Earth from space is the focus of the design of...

MSFC
NASA image: The Xanadu Annex on Titan Denoised
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Sep 7, 2016

The Xanadu Annex on Titan Denoised

This synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) image was obtained by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on July 25, 2016, during its...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Colombian Volcano
Image
Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Colombian Volcano

This is a radar image of a little known volcano in northern Colombia. The image was acquired on orbit 80 of space...

JPL
NASA image: NASA, JPL, ISRO, and Indian Embassy Officials Send Off NISAR
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Feb 3, 2023

NASA, JPL, ISRO, and Indian Embassy Officials Send Off NISAR

Officials from NASA, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), and the Embassy of India hold a send-off...

JPL
NASA image: Perspective on Kraken Mare Shores
Image
Feb 12, 2015

Perspective on Kraken Mare Shores

This Cassini Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image is presented as a perspective view and shows a landscape near the...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan
Image
Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan

This image is a false-color composite of Raco, Michigan, centered at 46.39 degrees north latitude, 84.88 degrees...

JPL
NASA image: Updated ARIA Map of CA Camp Fire Damage
Image
Nov 19, 2018

Updated ARIA Map of CA Camp Fire Damage

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
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...

JSC
NASA image: Death Valley California as seen from STS-59
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Apr 13, 1994

Death Valley California as seen from STS-59

STS059-86-059 (9-20 April 1994) --- This oblique handheld Hasselblad 70mm photo shows Death Valley, near...

JSC
NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
Image
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...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Views Laser Landscapes of Helheim Glacier
Video
Jul 28, 2017

NASA Views Laser Landscapes of Helheim Glacier

What if you could measure a glacier in such detail that you could visualize its surface in 3D? And what if you could...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-68 radar image: Kilauea, Hawaii
Image
Oct 10, 1994

STS-68 radar image: Kilauea, Hawaii

STS068-S-054 (10 October 1994) --- This is a deformation map of the south flank of Kilauea volcano on the big island...

JSC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Altona, Manitoba, Canada
Image
May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Altona, Manitoba, Canada

This is an X-band seasonal image of the Altona test site in Manitoba, Canada, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south...

JPL
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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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