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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Jan 22, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-035426 (22 Jan. 2010) --- Photographed from the International Space Station orbiting Earth at an altitude...

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NASA image: The Rocky Mountain Trench
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Dec 8, 2017

The Rocky Mountain Trench

Acquisition Date: February 2004 The high reflectance of clouds compared to the surrounding land, coupled with the...

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NASA image: Nazca Lines, Peru
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Dec 8, 2017

Nazca Lines, Peru

Acquisition Date: November 10, 2002 In the desert of southwest Peru, between the Andes Mountains and the Peruvian...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Landsat - A Legacy of Seeing Earth from Space [Episode 28]
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Sep 30, 2021

NASA Science Live: Landsat - A Legacy of Seeing Earth from Space [Episode 28]

Earth is changing, and these changes can be seen from space. A series of satellites built by NASA and operated by...

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NASA image: Yellowstone Burn Recovery Timelapse
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Sep 12, 2018

Yellowstone Burn Recovery Timelapse

A combination of lightning, drought and human activity caused fires to scorch more than one-third of Yellowstone...

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NASA image: Las Vegas Lake Mead Close Up Timelapse, 1972-2013
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Mar 5, 2012

Las Vegas Lake Mead Close Up Timelapse, 1972-2013

What Doesn't Stay in Vegas? Sprawl. This image series shows the desert city's massive growth spurt since 1972. The...

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NASA image: Las Vegas City Close Up Timelapse, 1972-2013
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Mar 5, 2012

Las Vegas City Close Up Timelapse, 1972-2013

What Doesn't Stay in Vegas? Sprawl. This image series shows the desert city's massive growth spurt since 1972. The...

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NASA image: Landsat 8’s First Year
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat 8’s First Year

On February 11, 2013, the Landsat 8 satellite rocketed into a sunny California morning onboard a powerful Atlas V...

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NASA image: Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia
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May 23, 2013

Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is drilling for a resource possibly more precious than oil. Over the last 24 years, it has tapped...

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NASA image: NASA, Smithsonian Briefing on TEMPO Air Quality Satellite Instrument
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Mar 20, 2023

NASA, Smithsonian Briefing on TEMPO Air Quality Satellite Instrument

NASA and The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory discuss the first space-based instrument to observe major air...

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NASA image: Yellowstone Burn Recovery
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Sep 12, 2018

Yellowstone Burn Recovery

A combination of lightning, drought and human activity caused fires to scorch more than one-third of Yellowstone...

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NASA image: The Rivers of the Mississippi Watershed
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Dec 8, 2017

The Rivers of the Mississippi Watershed

The Mississippi Watershed is the largest drainage basin in North America at 3.2 million square kilometers in area....

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NASA image: Landsat9-2instrument_H264
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Sep 25, 2021

Landsat9-2instrument_H264

There are 2 instruments on Landsat 9 to collect all the science data. The Operational Land Imager 2 collects light,...

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NASA image: Details of Arctic Greening in North America
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Jun 2, 2016

Details of Arctic Greening in North America

The northern reaches of North America are getting greener, according to a NASA study that provides the most detailed...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Move to Transfer Tower for Closeout Operation
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Aug 19, 2021

Landsat 9 Move to Transfer Tower for Closeout Operation

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the Landsat 9 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 PSR to EFS C29 Lift and Mate
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Aug 12, 2021

Landsat 9 PSR to EFS C29 Lift and Mate

The Landsat 9 PSR to EFS C29 lift and mate inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster Offload and Transport
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Jun 29, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster Offload and Transport

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission arrives at the Horizontal Integration...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Unloading from Shipping Conta
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Jul 7, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Unloading from Shipping Conta

Technicians prepare to remove the satellite for the Landsat 9 mission from its shipping container following its...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 18, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to begin...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal
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Jun 24, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA
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Aug 11, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA

Technicians move the Landsat 9 spacecraft over to the evolved expendable vehicle secondary payload adapter (ESPA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Cover Removal
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Jul 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Cover Removal

The Landsat 9 spacecraft (observatory) cover is removed inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Encapsulation
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Aug 16, 2021

Landsat 9 Encapsulation

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, technicians prepare the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 PSR to EFS C29 Lift and Mate
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Aug 12, 2021

Landsat 9 PSR to EFS C29 Lift and Mate

The Landsat 9 PSR to EFS C29 lift and mate inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base...

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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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