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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: Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66
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Nov 14, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66

Swift currents flow through the Strait of Gibraltar, producing complicated patterns in the surface waters. Some of...

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NASA image: iss050e038462
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Feb 3, 2017

iss050e038462

iss050e038462 (02/03/2017) --- A Russian Soyuz spacecraft can be seen in this image from the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Giza Egypt - with Enlargement
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Giza Egypt - with Enlargement

This radar image shows the area west of the Nile River near Cairo, Egypt. The Nile River is the dark band along the...

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NASA image: Kaiser Crater Dunes - False Color
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Jun 23, 2021

Kaiser Crater Dunes - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Houston, Texas taken by the STS-109 crew
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Mar 5, 2002

Houston, Texas taken by the STS-109 crew

STS109-714-035 (1-12 March 2002) --- The astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Columbia took this 70mm picture...

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NASA image: Syrtis Major Planum - False Color
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Apr 5, 2019

Syrtis Major Planum - False Color

This VIS image is located in the center of Syrtis Major Planum. At the top of the image is Nili Patera, a volcanic...

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NASA image: View of the ODS in the Atlantis payload bay prior to docking
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Sep 17, 1996

View of the ODS in the Atlantis payload bay prior to docking

STS079-824-081 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- In this 70mm frame from the space shuttle Atlantis, the Jordan River Valley...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 13, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13029 (13 January 2005) --- The Perigoso Channel and Amazon River mouth are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Opposing Dunes, Opposing Winds
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Sep 4, 2017

Opposing Dunes, Opposing Winds

On the west (left) side of this image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, fairly textbook-looking barchan sand...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1115
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis -...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1115
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis -...

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NASA image: Grand Canyon, Arizona as seen from STS-66
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Nov 14, 1994

Grand Canyon, Arizona as seen from STS-66

Snow covers the Kaibab Plateau on the northern side of the Colorado River in this November, 1994 view of the Grand...

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NASA image: Maunder Crater Gullies
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Jan 8, 2019

Maunder Crater Gullies

Today's VIS image shows part of the eastern side of Maunder Crater. This crater has a unique form, with a large...

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NASA image: Kaiser Crater Dunes
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Feb 26, 2021

Kaiser Crater Dunes

This VIS image is located in Kaiser Crater and shows a dune field on the crater floor. The crater floor is visible...

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NASA image: Orientale on Display
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Apr 6, 2026

Orientale on Display

art002e009212 (April 6, 2026) In this fully illuminated view of the Moon, the near side (the hemisphere we see from...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1113
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shuttle Atlantis, with twin solid rocket boosters and external tank atop the Mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1110
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis - is...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1110
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis - is...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1113
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Aug 13, 2000

KSC00pp1113

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shuttle Atlantis, with twin solid rocket boosters and external tank atop the Mobile...

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NASA image: iss033e021464
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Nov 14, 2012

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ISS033-E-021464 (14 Nov. 2012) --- This nighttime photograph, taken by one of the Expedition 33 crew members aboard...

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NASA image: Windstreaks
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Apr 3, 2020

Windstreaks

Today's VIS image shows windstreaks located in Daedalia Planum. These streaks are formed by the wind interaction...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 8, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-052112 (8 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members recorded this image from aboard the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 17, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13680 (17 January 2005) --- The border of Galveston and Brazoria Counties in Texas is visible in this...

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NASA image: S70-54740
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Nov 28, 1970

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S70-54740 (December 1970) --- A lunar orbiter photograph showing a vertical view of the Apollo 14 landing site...

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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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