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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: Andes Altiplano, South America
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Aug 11, 1991

Andes Altiplano, South America

STS043-151-159 (2-11 August 1991) --- This photograph looks westward over the high plateau of the southern Peruvian...

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NASA image: Smoke from Siberian Taiga Fires
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Oct 8, 2003

Smoke from Siberian Taiga Fires

During the 2003 fire season, blazes in the taiga forests of Eastern Siberia were part of a vast network of fires...

JPL
NASA image: Smoke over Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Aug 1, 2001

Smoke over Jackson Hole, Wyoming

This anaglyph from the MISR instrument aboard NASA Terra spacecraft shows the area around Jackson Hole, Wyoming,...

JPL
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

Steam and smoke from Arianespace's Ariane 5 Vulcain engine, center, and two solid rocket boosters, is seen as it...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Intense Fires Around The World
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Jul 29, 2016

NASA Sees Intense Fires Around The World

This year’s wildfire season is off to a blazing start. The United States had an early start to the season, with more...

GSFC
NASA image: Fire in the Land of 100,000 Lakes
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Jul 18, 2001

Fire in the Land of 100,000 Lakes

Fire season in Manitoba, Canada lasts from April until October, and numerous smoke plumes caused by lightning...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Monitors Continuing Burn of Arizona Largest-Ever Wildfire
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Jun 22, 2011

NASA Spacecraft Monitors Continuing Burn of Arizona Largest-Ever Wildfire

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image of the Wallow fire in Arizona on June 21, 2011; vegetation appears in red,...

JPL
NASA image: Oil Fire Plumes Over Baghdad
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Apr 9, 2003

Oil Fire Plumes Over Baghdad

Dark smoke from oil fires extend for about 60 kilometers south of Iraq capital city of Baghdad in this anaglyph...

JPL
NASA image: Arizona Wildfires Burn Out of Control
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Jun 9, 2011

Arizona Wildfires Burn Out of Control

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Wallow and Horseshoe 2 Fires burning in Arizona. The data were...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 23, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-018675 (23 July 2011) --- Biomass burning in southern Africa is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: ED07-0243-36
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Oct 24, 2007

ED07-0243-36

With smoke from the Lake Arrowhead area fires streaming in the background, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft heads out...

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NASA image: ED07-0243-37
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Oct 24, 2007

ED07-0243-37

With smoke from the Lake Arrowhead area fires streaming in the background, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft heads out...

AFRC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission
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Jul 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission

STS070-717-027 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- Easterly winds from the Mozambique Channel blow the smoke from many large fires...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: Ukraine Fires, Russia
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May 1, 2020

Ukraine Fires, Russia

Fires began near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine April 4, 2020. By April 14, the fires were nearly...

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NASA image: Sunset
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Nov 1, 1992

Sunset

This cross section of the Earth's atmosphere at sunset and earth limb (24.5S, 43.5E) displays an unusual layering...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 8, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-045031 (8 Sept. 2011) --- This panoramic view of Texas, the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding area was...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

According to one ancient legend, a Chinese official named Wan Hoo attempted a flight to the moon using a large...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 24, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-18935 (24 March 2004) --- This photo of a large black smoke plume from an oil fire was taken by an...

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NASA image: Major Wildfire Near Santa Barbara seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Jun 22, 2016

Major Wildfire Near Santa Barbara seen by NASA Spacecraft

The Sherpa fire in Santa Barbara County, CA has burned over 12 square miles since it started on June 15. Smoke from...

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NASA image: Idaho Wildfire Imaged by NASA's Terra Spacecraft
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Aug 14, 2017

Idaho Wildfire Imaged by NASA's Terra Spacecraft

A wildfire burned 46,000 acres southwest of Pocatello, Idaho, threatening homes and filling the area with smoke. The...

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NASA image: NASA Terra Satellite Sees Amazon Fires in Peru
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Nov 5, 2019

NASA Terra Satellite Sees Amazon Fires in Peru

This satellite image, taken by NASA's Earth-observing Terra satellite on Aug. 18, 2019, shows the ECOSTRESS study...

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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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