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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 EO-1 Spacecraft Images Chile Volcanic Eruption
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Jun 17, 2011

NASA EO-1 Spacecraft Images Chile Volcanic Eruption

On June 14, 2011, NASA Earth Observing-1 EO-1 spacecraft obtained this image showing ash-rich volcanic plume...

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NASA image: Casting a Shadow
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Apr 18, 2007

Casting a Shadow

Blazing like an icy torch, the plume of Enceladus shines in scattered sunlight as the moon casts a shadow onto...

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NASA image: Io Sodium Cloud Clear and Green-Yellow Filters
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Dec 18, 1997

Io Sodium Cloud Clear and Green-Yellow Filters

This image from NASA Galileo spacecraft is of Prometheus sunlit plume and Io illuminated crescent.

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NASA image: Astronaut Richards initiates thruster firing during SPIFEX operations
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Sep 10, 1994

Astronaut Richards initiates thruster firing during SPIFEX operations

STS064-08-032 (10 Sept. 1994) --- At the commander's station on the space shuttle Discovery's forward flight deck,...

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NASA image: SPIFEX at work on end of RMS arm
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Sep 10, 1994

SPIFEX at work on end of RMS arm

STS064-72-093 (10 Sept. 1994) --- With the blue and white Earth as a backdrop 130 miles below, the Shuttle Plume...

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NASA image: EMIT Identifying Methane Plumes Around the Globe
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Nov 17, 2023

EMIT Identifying Methane Plumes Around the Globe

NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) detected a cluster of 12 methane plumes on Sept. 1,...

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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: JunoCam Captures Io Spouting Off
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Jun 26, 2024

JunoCam Captures Io Spouting Off

The JunoCam instrument aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft captured two volcanic plumes rising above the horizon of...

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NASA image: Raising Dust
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Mar 27, 2006

Raising Dust

This Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC image shows dust plumes created by gusting winds on a plain...

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NASA image: A Moon Telltale Tail
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Jun 12, 2006

A Moon Telltale Tail

The plumes of Enceladus continue to gush icy particles into Saturn orbit, making this little moon one of a select...

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NASA image: Dust Shrouds the Eastern Mediterranean
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Oct 30, 2002

Dust Shrouds the Eastern Mediterranean

These images from NASA Terra satellite, captured on October 18, 2002, display a large dust plume extended across...

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NASA image: Icy Emanations
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Jun 4, 2007

Icy Emanations

Peeking over the crescent of Enceladus, the Cassini spacecraft views the towering plume of ice particles erupting...

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NASA image: MISR Images Oak Fire Near Yosemite
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Jul 26, 2022

MISR Images Oak Fire Near Yosemite

On July 24, 2022, the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite captured...

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NASA image: The exhaust plume left behind by Artemis II is pictured from the International Space Station
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Apr 1, 2026

The exhaust plume left behind by Artemis II is pictured from the International Space Station

iss074e0432048 (April 1, 2026) --- The exhaust plume left behind by the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that...

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NASA image: The exhaust plume left behind by Artemis II is pictured from the International Space Station
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Apr 1, 2026

The exhaust plume left behind by Artemis II is pictured from the International Space Station

iss074e0431736 (April 1, 2026) --- The exhaust plume left behind by the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that...

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NASA image: Barren Island west of Malaysia as seen from STS-67 Endeavour
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Mar 14, 1995

Barren Island west of Malaysia as seen from STS-67 Endeavour

Barren Island, a small volcanic island which is part of the Andaman Island group in the Andaman Sea west of...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Studies Smoke Plumes from California Sand Fire
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Aug 2, 2016

NASA MISR Studies Smoke Plumes from California Sand Fire

39,000 acres (60 square miles, or 160 square kilometers). Thousands of residents were evacuated, and the fire...

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NASA image: The Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – June 2, 2023
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Jun 2, 2023

The Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – June 2, 2023

Axiom Mission 2 crew members return to Earth, discussing unidentified anomalous phenomena, and a water plume off of...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Instrument Tracks Transport of Sulfur Dioxide from Chilean Volcanic Eruption Animation
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May 7, 2015

NASA AIRS Instrument Tracks Transport of Sulfur Dioxide from Chilean Volcanic Eruption Animation

For the first time in 40 years, the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile erupted on April 22, 2015. The eruption caused...

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NASA image: NASA Instrument Tracks Power Plant Methane Emissions
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Sep 2, 2020

NASA Instrument Tracks Power Plant Methane Emissions

Atmospheric methane is a potent greenhouse gas and an important contributor to air quality. Future instruments on...

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NASA image: View of Gulf coast area of Louisiana from Skylab space station
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Feb 1, 1974

View of Gulf coast area of Louisiana from Skylab space station

SL4-136-3475 (February 1974) --- A vertical view of the Gulf coast area of Louisiana (29.0N, 92.0W) as seen from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 21, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-016513 (21 June 2014) --- Dust plumes and the Namib Desert coast are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 21, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-016514 (21 June 2014) --- Dust plumes and the Namib Desert coast are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: A Panoramic View of the Emigrant Gap Fire, California
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Sep 5, 2001

A Panoramic View of the Emigrant Gap Fire, California

These images from NASA Terra satellite are of the Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains showing several...

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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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