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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 observation taken during STS-98 mission
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Feb 7, 2001

Earth observation taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-716-057 (7-20 February 2001) --- Baltimore, Maryland can be identified in this northwest-looking view,...

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NASA image: Extent of Texas Flooding Shown in New NASA Map
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Aug 30, 2017

Extent of Texas Flooding Shown in New NASA Map

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Jan 11, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-022772 (11 Jan. 2008) --- Perth, Australia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 16...

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NASA image: NASA's ARIA Maps Aftermath from Florence
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Sep 18, 2018

NASA's ARIA Maps Aftermath from Florence

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
NASA image: Flooding from Dorian Seen from Space
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Sep 3, 2019

Flooding from Dorian Seen from Space

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, in...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 29, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-010162 (29 June 2011) --- Sault Ste Marie, Ontario and Michigan are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Dec 2, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-005403 (2 Dec. 2009) --- Giens Peninsula, France is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 22...

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NASA image: ASTER Images San Francisco Bay Area
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Apr 26, 2000

ASTER Images San Francisco Bay Area

These images of the San Francisco Bay region were acquired on March 3, 2000 by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...

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NASA image: Earth observations of Melbourne, Australia taken during the STS-97 mission
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Dec 9, 2000

Earth observations of Melbourne, Australia taken during the STS-97 mission

STS097-303-031 (30 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2000) --- This scene of Melbourne in Australia's state of Victoria was...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of New Orleans, Louisiana
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Apr 14, 1998

Space Radar Image of New Orleans, Louisiana

This image of the area surrounding the city of New Orleans, Louisiana in the southeastern United States demonstrates...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California

This radar image shows the massive urbanization of Los Angeles, California. The image extends from the Santa Monica...

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NASA image: Monterrey, Mexico as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Monterrey, Mexico as seen from STS-60

STS060-83-041 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- The large city of Monterrey, in northeastern Mexico, was founded at the edge...

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NASA image: NASA's OPERA Project Generates Radar Image of Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's OPERA Project Generates Radar Image of Hurricane Helene

NASA's Observational Products for End-Users from Remote Sensing Analysis (OPERA) project generated a radar image of...

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NASA image: Updated NASA Satellite Flood Map of Southeastern Texas (ALOS-2 Data)
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Aug 31, 2017

Updated NASA Satellite Flood Map of Southeastern Texas (ALOS-2 Data)

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
NASA image: New NASA Satellite Flood Map of Southeastern Texas (Sentinel-1 Data)
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Aug 31, 2017

New NASA Satellite Flood Map of Southeastern Texas (Sentinel-1 Data)

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-029061 (28 April 2010) --- City lights at night along the France-Italy border, Europe are featured in this...

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NASA image: iss031e143143
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Jun 19, 2012

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ISS031-E-143143 (19 June 2012) --- Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia at night is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Oct 5, 2010

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-008532 (5 Oct. 2010) --- Photographed by an Expedition 25 crew member on the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Washington, D.C. and the Baltimore, Maryland area
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Aug 15, 1973

Washington, D.C. and the Baltimore, Maryland area

SL3-83-166 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Washington D.C. and the Baltimore, Maryland area is seen...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0137
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Jan 29, 1999

KSC-99pc0137

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An Eastern gray squirrel pauses in its daily search for food in the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 16, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-008371 (16 Oct. 2009) --- The city of Arequipa, Peru is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four
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Apr 21, 2002

Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10288 (21 April 2002) --- This view featuring the San Francisco Bay Area was photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Sep 13, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

ISS037-E-000719 (13 Sept. 2013) --- Samarkand, Uzbekistan is featured in this image photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: NASA Pilatus PC-12 performs touch-and-go maneuvers over the runway at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California to gather data on low-altitude Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast signals on Sept. 23, 2024.
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA Pilatus PC-12 performs touch-and-go maneuvers over the runway at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California to gather data on low-altitude Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast signals on Sept. 23, 2024.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology to test and evaluate communication, navigation, and surveillance systems...

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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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