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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: Yellow River, China
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Sep 30, 1994

Yellow River, China

STS068-220-033 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- Photographed through the Space Shuttle Endeavour's flight deck...

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NASA image: Ventura, CA
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Oct 31, 2018

Ventura, CA

Ventura, California has a coastal site, set against hills and flanked by two rivers. Archaeologists have found...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Selfie at Mont Mercou
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Mar 30, 2021

Curiosity's Selfie at Mont Mercou

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used two different cameras to create this selfie in front of Mont Mercou, a rock outcrop...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-64
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Sep 19, 1994

Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-64

STS064-71-037 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Mt. Etna on Sicily displays a steam plume from its summit. Geologists attribute...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029958 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the starboard wing of the space shuttle Discovery was...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Detects Heat Islands in Indian Heat Wave
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May 12, 2022

ECOSTRESS Detects Heat Islands in Indian Heat Wave

A relentless heat wave has blanketed India and Pakistan since mid-March 2022, causing dozens of deaths, fires,...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Rabaul Volcano, New Guinea
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Rabaul Volcano, New Guinea

This is a radar image of the Rabaul volcano on the island of New Britain, Papua, New Guinea taken almost a month...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew
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Oct 30, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew

ISS005-E-19024 (30 October 2002) --- The three-member crew of the Expedition Five mission onboard the International...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew
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Oct 30, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew

ISS005-E-19016 (30 October 2002) --- The three-member crew of the Expedition Five mission onboard the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 12, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-18319 (12 May 2006) --- Munich International Airport, Germany is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jun 26, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission

STS078-726-000A (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Though the Space Shuttle program has been ongoing since 1981, few...

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NASA image: Sochi, Russia 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sochi, Russia 2014

2013 image of Adler and the newly created Olympic Coastal Cluster. This false color satellite image reveals a...

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NASA image: Nyiragonga Volcano
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Feb 1, 2002

Nyiragonga Volcano

This image of the Nyiragonga volcano eruption in the Congo was acquired on January 28, 2002 by the Advanced...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Jun 12, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-009011 (12 June 2009) --- Pohang, South Korea is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 6, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-018129 (6 Jan. 2009) --- Atafu Atoll in the Southern Pacific Ocean is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Jun 3, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-006563 (3 June 2009) --- Mount Tambora Volcano, Sumbawa Island in Indonesia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Mar 25, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-005258 (25 March 2014) --- Not only do millions of tourists have special attractions to the Grand Canyon,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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May 30, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-008285 (30 May 2008) --- Pyramids of Dashur, Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia
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Dec 8, 2017

Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia

The islands and coral atolls of French Polynesia, located in the southern Pacific Ocean, epitomize the idea of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7939
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Nov 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7939

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An educational news conference to explore "Why Mars Excites and Inspires Us" begins in NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7938
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Nov 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7938

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Leland Melvin, NASA associate administrator for Education; Clara Ma, student, NASA contest...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7940
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Nov 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7940

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An educational news conference to explore "Why Mars Excites and Inspires Us" is under way in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Aug 13, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-011914 (13 Aug. 2010) --- Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean is featured in this...

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NASA image: Heat Wave Surface Temperature
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Jul 8, 2021

Heat Wave Surface Temperature

An unprecedented heat wave that started around June 26, 2021, smashed numerous all-time temperature records in the...

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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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