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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
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Jul 5, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e039001 (July 5, 2020) --- This starry nighttime shot of Rio de Janeiro and surrounding cities on the...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060253
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060253 (06/19/2018) --- (From left) 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Jonny Kim, Loral O’Hara, and Raja Chari...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060338
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Jun 20, 2018

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jsc2018e060338 (06/20/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Warren Hoburg during earth and planetary science...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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May 29, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-09961 (29 May 2007) --- Rio Jurua in Brazil is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 15...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060151
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060151 (06/19/2018) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Joshua Kutryk during earth and planetary...

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NASA image: iss056e094531
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Jul 10, 2018

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iss056e094531 (July 10, 2018) --- This portion of Bolivia's Rio Grande in the Amazon Basin is about 27 miles east of...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060201
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060201 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Zena Cardman during earth and planetary science...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060299
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Jun 20, 2018

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jsc2018e060299 (06/20/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates taking notes during earth and planetary science...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060231
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060231 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jonny Kim during earth and planetary science training...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-41C

41C-51-2414 (6-13 April 1984) --- The entire Texas portion of the Gulf Coast and part of Louisiana's shoreline are...

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NASA image: Great Sand Dune National Monument, CO, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Great Sand Dune National Monument, CO, USA

STS040-151-126 (5-14 June 1991) --- Croplands of the San Luis Valley stand out exceptionally clearly from low Earth...

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NASA image: As expected Harvey has intensified into a Hurricane
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Dec 8, 2017

As expected Harvey has intensified into a Hurricane

On Aug. 24, the National Hurricane Center noted that Hurricane Harvey was quickly strengthening and is forecast to...

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NASA image: False-color L-band image of Manaus region of Brazil
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Apr 13, 1994

False-color L-band image of Manaus region of Brazil

STS059-S-068 (13 April 1994) --- This false-color L-Band image of the Manaus region of Brazil was acquired by the...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil
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Feb 14, 2000

Shaded Relief of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil

This topographic image acquired by SRTM shows an area south of the Sao Francisco River in Brazil. The scrub forest...

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NASA image: Radar Image of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil
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Feb 14, 2000

Radar Image of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil

This radar image acquired in February 2000 by NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission SRTM shows an area south of the...

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NASA image: View of unique drainage patterns in southwestern Africa
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Jul 18, 1975

View of unique drainage patterns in southwestern Africa

AST-14-890 (18 July 1975) --- An oblique view of unique drainage patterns in southwestern Africa in the Rio Cuando...

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NASA image: El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
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Feb 10, 2026

El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

iss074e0312804 (Feb. 10, 2026) --- El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, are home to a combined...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 12, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-010458 (12 June 2014) --- Early morning of June 12, one of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Jan 26, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-13212 (26 January 2004) --- This image of the El Paso-Juarez area on the U.S.-Mexico border, photographed...

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NASA image: Earth observations of a sunrise / sunset taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Nov 4, 2001

Earth observations of a sunrise / sunset taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-7553 (4 November 2001) --- Pictured near Earth's horizon, Hurricane Michelle made landfall on Cuba on...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060163
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060163 (06/19/2018) --- (L-R) 2017 NASA astronaut candidates (ASCAN) Zena Cardman and Frank Rubio plan for...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms, Andean Mountains Ridgeline, Argentina
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Jan 19, 1993

Thunderstorms, Andean Mountains Ridgeline, Argentina

STS054-151-150 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- View west into sun glint off the Rio Salado, Saladillo, and Parana Rivers in...

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NASA image: Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Mexico
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May 8, 1989

Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Mexico

This is a single scene from a pair (frames 021 & 024) to study the effects of polarized light in Earth Observations....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 27, 2011

Earth Observation

S134-E-009505 (27 May 2011) --- This is a view of the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere just off the port wing of...

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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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