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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: iss065e369687
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Sep 8, 2021

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iss065e369687 (Sept. 8, 2021) ----NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei replaces an...

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NASA image: iss059e060847
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May 10, 2019

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iss059e060847 (May 12, 2019) --- Astronaut David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency works on the Combustion...

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NASA image: Smoke Engulfs Singapore [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke Engulfs Singapore [annotated]

On June 19, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a striking image of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the...

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NASA image: Smoke Engulfs Singapore [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke Engulfs Singapore [high res]

On June 19, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a striking image of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the...

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NASA image: NASA Finds Sea Ice Driving Arctic Air Pollutants Northwest Territories
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Mar 1, 2012

NASA Finds Sea Ice Driving Arctic Air Pollutants Northwest Territories

JPL-led study shows bromine explosion on March 13, 2008 across the western Northwest Territories in Canada looking...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Instrument Tracks Pollution from Russian Wildfires
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Aug 7, 2010

NASA AIRS Instrument Tracks Pollution from Russian Wildfires

NASA Aqua spacecraft tracked the concentration and transport of carbon monoxide from Russian fires in 2010, during...

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NASA image: Aerosol Optical Thickness, MODIS, 2000-2016
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Jul 13, 2016

Aerosol Optical Thickness, MODIS, 2000-2016

Tiny solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere are called aerosols. Examples of aerosols include...

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NASA image: Imperial Valley, California and Mexico as seen from STS-60 Discovery
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Feb 9, 1994

Imperial Valley, California and Mexico as seen from STS-60 Discovery

STS060-93-081 (3-11 Feb 1994)--- The Imperial Valley was documented using three films - color visible (seen here),...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jul 10, 2005

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-12401 (10 July 2005) --- Gulf of Finland is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11 crew...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Maps Carbon Monoxide from Brazil Fires
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Aug 23, 2019

NASA's AIRS Maps Carbon Monoxide from Brazil Fires

This time series shows carbon monoxide associated with fires from the Amazon region in Brazil from Aug. 8-22, 2019....

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NASA image: Carbon Monoxide Transport from California Wildfires, July 30-August 7, 2018
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Aug 14, 2018

Carbon Monoxide Transport from California Wildfires, July 30-August 7, 2018

This single frame from a series of images shows carbon monoxide (in orange/red) from California's massive wildfires...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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NASA image: Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment
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Oct 20, 2025

Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment

iss073e0917376 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles...

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NASA image: Owens Lake, CA, 2020
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Aug 18, 2021

Owens Lake, CA, 2020

Prior to 1913, Owens Lake in eastern California had water up to a depth of 15 m, and covered an area of 280 km2....

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NASA image: Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment
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Oct 20, 2025

Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment

iss073e0917381 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles...

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NASA image: Seeing Our Home in a Whole New Light: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Seeing Our Home in a Whole New Light: Space Station Benefits

From its orbit 400 kilometers (250 miles) above Earth, the International Space Station collects a variety of data...

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NASA image: jsc2025e036187
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Apr 4, 2025

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jsc2025e036187 (4/4/2025) --- The Exploration Aerosol Monitors (ExAM) hardware in BioServe Space Technologies’...

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-267-079 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The rear windows of the Space Shuttle Endeavour reflect sunlight...

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NASA image: DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives
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Jun 28, 2011

DISCOVER AQ Research Plane Arrives

A 117-foot P-3B NASA research aircraft is seen on the tarmac at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall...

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NASA image: Mauna Kea volcano, Hawaii
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Aug 7, 2019

Mauna Kea volcano, Hawaii

On top of Mauna Kea Volcano, Big Island of Hawai'I, are located the Mauna Kea Observatories, with thirteen...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations for the Fluid Particles investigation
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Oct 23, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations for the Fluid Particles investigation

iss073e0917782 (Oct. 23, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in front of the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Oct 21, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in front of the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0917010 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke gives a thumbs-up in...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China, situated on the Yangtze River where it meets the East China Sea
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Aug 24, 2025

Shanghai, China, situated on the Yangtze River where it meets the East China Sea

iss073e0515603 (Aug. 24, 2025) --- Shanghai, China, situated on the Yangtze River where it meets the East China Sea,...

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NASA image: Southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 12, 1968

Southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

This view of southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during its 18th revolution of the earth....

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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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