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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: Mars Canyon with Los Angeles for Scale
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Mar 13, 2006

Mars Canyon with Los Angeles for Scale

A Grand Canyon of Mars slices across the Red Planet near its equator. This canyon -- Valles Marineris, or the...

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NASA image: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Arrives Safely at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in California
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Mar 13, 2019

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Arrives Safely at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in California

After completing its cryogenic testing in NASA Johnson Space Center’s Chamber A, the optical and science segment of...

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NASA image: iss061e028440
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Nov 3, 2019

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iss061e028440 (Nov. 4, 2019) --- Los Angeles, California is pictured at night as the International Space Station was...

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NASA image: iss069e032998
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Jul 19, 2023

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iss069e032998 (July 19, 2023) --- The city lights of Los Angeles, California, and its surrounding suburbs, are...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators are seen photographing space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the...

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NASA image: Old Fire/Grand Prix Fire, California
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Nov 19, 2003

Old Fire/Grand Prix Fire, California

On November 18, 2003, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASA's Terra...

NASA image: Southern California Wildfires Observed by NASA MISR
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Jun 24, 2016

Southern California Wildfires Observed by NASA MISR

The Los Angeles area is currently suffering the effects of three major wildfires that are blanketing the area with...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0153-004
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Jul 23, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0153-004

Janice Hahn, Councilwoman, District 15, City of Los Angeles visits NASA Ames Research Center. Associate Director...

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NASA image: Carrizo Plain, California
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Aug 16, 2011

Carrizo Plain, California

This image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Carrizo Plain, located northwest of Los Angeles, CA. It is...

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NASA image: Perspective view, Landsat overlay San Andreas Fault, Palmdale, California
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Feb 21, 2000

Perspective view, Landsat overlay San Andreas Fault, Palmdale, California

The prominent linear feature straight down the center of this perspective view is the San Andreas Fault. This...

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NASA image: SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: San Fernando Valley, California
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Oct 12, 2000

SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: San Fernando Valley, California

The San Fernando Valley lower right of center is part of Los Angeles and includes well over one million people. Two...

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NASA image: Guiberson Fire, Ventura County, Calif.
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Oct 2, 2009

Guiberson Fire, Ventura County, Calif.

The Guiberson Fire in Ventura County, west of Los Angeles, burned more than 16,000 acres 25 square miles before...

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NASA image: Early Landsat View of Los Angeles and Vicinity
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Nov 4, 2000

Early Landsat View of Los Angeles and Vicinity

NASA Landsat 1 originally named the Earth Resources Technology Satellite, or ERTS was the first of what was to...

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NASA image: Santa Ana Winds Over Los Angeles
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Jan 8, 2003

Santa Ana Winds Over Los Angeles

High-resolution ocean surface wind data from NASA's Quick Scatterometer (QuikScat) illustrate the strength of Santa...

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NASA image: Creek and Rye Fires, Southern California
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Dec 18, 2017

Creek and Rye Fires, Southern California

While the Thomas fire in Ventura County, CA is the largest and most destructive, several other smaller fires burned...

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NASA image: Major Wildfire Near Santa Barbara seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Jun 22, 2016

Major Wildfire Near Santa Barbara seen by NASA Spacecraft

The Sherpa fire in Santa Barbara County, CA has burned over 12 square miles since it started on June 15. Smoke from...

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NASA image: Backup at Ports of LA and Long Beach
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Oct 14, 2021

Backup at Ports of LA and Long Beach

On Oct. 10, 2021, NASA's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) instrument captured...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 21, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5148
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Mar 10, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-36913 (10 March 2003) --- This nighttime view of Los Angeles, California was captured by one of the...

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NASA image: iss065m261821439_Expedition_65_KTTV_210701
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Jul 1, 2021

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STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH LOS ANGELES MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition...

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NASA image: iss053e317751
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Dec 5, 2017

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iss053e317751 (Dec. 6, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: Shuttle Endeavor Rides Over Sacramento
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Sep 21, 2012

Shuttle Endeavor Rides Over Sacramento

Shuttle Endeavour was ferried to Los Angeles, briefly flying over the California state capitol, Sacramento, then...

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NASA image: iss053e317752
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Dec 5, 2017

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iss053e317752 (Dec. 6, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik aboard the International Space Station took...

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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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