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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: NASA Satellite Images Erupting Russian Volcano
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Aug 22, 2017

NASA Satellite Images Erupting Russian Volcano

Klyuchevskoi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is seen poking through above a solid cloud deck, with an ash...

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NASA image: Nishinoshima Volcano, Japan
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Jul 30, 2020

Nishinoshima Volcano, Japan

Nishinoshima is a small volcanic island located about 1000 km south of Tokyo, Japan. Eruptive activity began in...

JPL
NASA image: Soufriere Hills Volcano
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Nov 7, 2002

Soufriere Hills Volcano

In this ASTER image of Soufriere Hills Volcano on Montserrat in the Caribbean, continued eruptive activity is...

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NASA image: Tyrrhena Fossae
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Aug 22, 2018

Tyrrhena Fossae

Tyrrhenus Mons is one of the oldest Martian volcanoes. Tyrrhena Fossae is the largest of the channels dissecting the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Oct 30, 2002

Earth Science

Expedition Five crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured this overhead look at the smoke...

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NASA image: Elysium Mons
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May 5, 2023

Elysium Mons

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of Elysium Mons, including part of the summit caldera. Unlike the Tharsis...

JPL
NASA image: Elysium Mons
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Nov 11, 2021

Elysium Mons

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of Elysium Mons, including the entire summit caldera. Unlike the Tharsis...

JPL
NASA image: Mount Pinatubo, Philippines
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Sep 30, 1994

Mount Pinatubo, Philippines

STS068-232-083 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- This is a view of Mount Pinatubo, Philippine Islands, orient with...

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NASA image: ASTER Images Post-eruption Anak Krakatau Volcano
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Jan 17, 2019

ASTER Images Post-eruption Anak Krakatau Volcano

On Dec. 22, 2018, Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted and partially collapsed. NASA's Advanced Spaceborne...

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NASA image: Tyrrhenus Mons
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Feb 24, 2022

Tyrrhenus Mons

Today's VIS image crosses part of the flank of Tyrrhenus Mons. Tyrrhenus Mons is one of the oldest martian...

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NASA image: Lake Ilopango, El Salvador
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Mar 10, 2015

Lake Ilopango, El Salvador

Lake Ilopango is a crater lake which fills a volcanic caldera in central El Salvador, immediately east of the...

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NASA image: Eruption of Kliuchevskoi volcano
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Oct 4, 1994

Eruption of Kliuchevskoi volcano

STS068-273-060 (4 October 1994) --- Astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour recorded this follow-up 70mm frame...

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NASA image: NASA's ASTER Images Sabancaya Volcano
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Apr 12, 2019

NASA's ASTER Images Sabancaya Volcano

NASA's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) acquired this image of Peru's...

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NASA image: Elysium Mons
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Oct 16, 2023

Elysium Mons

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of Elysium Mons, including part of the summit caldera. Unlike the Tharsis...

JPL
NASA image: Klyuchevskaya, Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, CIS
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May 6, 1991

Klyuchevskaya, Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, CIS

STS039-77-010 (28 April 1991) --- The Kamchatka Peninsula, USSR. This oblique view of the eastern margin of the...

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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: Simmering Vanuatu Volcano Imaged by NASA Satellite
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Oct 6, 2017

Simmering Vanuatu Volcano Imaged by NASA Satellite

On Sept. 28, 2017, Manaro Voui volcano on Ambae island in Vanuatu began spewing ash in a moderate eruption,...

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NASA image: Guatemala Volcanic Eruption Captured in NASA Spacecraft Image
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Feb 19, 2015

Guatemala Volcanic Eruption Captured in NASA Spacecraft Image

Guatemala's Fuego volcano continued its frequent moderate eruptions in early February 2015. Pyroclastic flows from...

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NASA image: Indonesia's Active Mount Agung Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft
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Dec 10, 2017

Indonesia's Active Mount Agung Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft

After a new small eruption sent an ash cloud 1.24 miles (2 kilometers) into the sky on Dec. 7, 2017, Indonesia's...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna, Italy
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Nov 7, 2002

Mt. Etna, Italy

On Sunday, November 3, 2002, Mt. Etna's ash-laden plume was imaged by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and...

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NASA image: Wind Erosion
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Jun 25, 2020

Wind Erosion

This VIS image is located between the uplands of Aeolis Mensae and Aeolis Planum. This region of the Martian surface...

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NASA image: Earth Observation during STS-113
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Dec 7, 2002

Earth Observation during STS-113

STS113-332-035 (14 December 2002) --- The STS-113 crewmembers used a 35mm still camera to record this image of Mt....

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NASA image: Kuwait Oil Fires, Kuwait
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Apr 11, 1991

Kuwait Oil Fires, Kuwait

Smoke from the burning oil fields to the north of Kuwait City, seen on the south shore of Kuwayt Bay, almost totally...

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NASA image: Stepping It Up in Arabia Terra
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Jan 29, 2021

Stepping It Up in Arabia Terra

Several craters in Arabia Terra are filled with layered rock, often exposed in rounded mounds. The bright layers are...

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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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