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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: 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: Cascading Post-coronal Loops
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Apr 24, 2017

Cascading Post-coronal Loops

An active region that had just rotated into view blasted out a coronal mass ejection, which was immediately followed...

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NASA image: Hurricane Maria's Strengthening Winds Seen in NASA SMAP Image
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Sep 19, 2017

Hurricane Maria's Strengthening Winds Seen in NASA SMAP Image

The radiometer instrument on NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) spacecraft captured this image of Hurricane...

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NASA image: Coronal Hole All Spread Out
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Nov 16, 2017

Coronal Hole All Spread Out

This image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows a broad coronal hole was the dominant feature this week on...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer poses for a group photo at the World War II Memorial with veterans who traveled to...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Kestrel Eye (KE2M) Satellite Deployment
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Oct 24, 2017

NanoRacks Kestrel Eye (KE2M) Satellite Deployment

iss053e130305 (Oct. 24, 2017) --- The Kestrel Eye IIM (KE2M) CubeSat is deployed from the tip of the Dextre attached...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Red Square Visit
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Jul 10, 2017

Expedition 52 Red Square Visit

Expedition 52 flight engineer Paolo Nespoli of ESA lays roses at the site where Russian space icons are interred as...

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NASA image: Crater Dunes
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Mar 31, 2017

Crater Dunes

This VIS image shows a portion of a sand sheet with surface dune forms on the floor of an unnamed crater in Noachis...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Nov 1, 2017

Innovation Expo

A worker tries out a virtual reality experience during the 2017 Innovation Expo at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Apr 7, 2017

Reull Vallis

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Press Conference
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Jul 10, 2017

Expedition 52 Press Conference

Expedition 52 flight engineer Paolo Nespoli of ESA answers a reporter's question during a crew press conference at...

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NASA image: jsc2017e108518
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Jun 30, 2017

jsc2017e108518

jsc2017e108518 (June 30, 2017) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin of Roscosmos is the flight engineer for Expedition...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060223
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060223 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Raja Chari, Loral O’Hara, and Jonny Kim with their...

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NASA image: VEG-03
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Sep 26, 2017

VEG-03

iss053e047057 (Sept. 26, 2017) --- Flight Engineer Joe Acaba installs botany gear for the Veggie facility to...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060054
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Jun 18, 2018

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jsc2018e060054 (06/18/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jessica Watkins during earth and planetary science...

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NASA image: jsc2017e114907
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Sep 6, 2017

jsc2017e114907

jsc2017e114907 (09-06-17) --- During water survival training in 2017 at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Neutral Buoyancy...

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NASA image: jsc2020e000600
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Jan 10, 2020

jsc2020e000600

jsc2020e000600 (Jan. 10, 2020) --- Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer addresses visitors attending the...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060248
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Jun 19, 2018

jsc2018e060248

jsc2018e060248 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Loral O’Hara (left) and Raja Chari (right) during...

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NASA image: Space Policy Directive - 1 Signing
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Dec 11, 2017

Space Policy Directive - 1 Signing

President Donald Trump prepares to sign Space Policy Directive - 1, directing NASA to return to the moon, alongside...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy
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Nov 21, 2017

NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy

iss053e234625 (11/21/2017) --- A view of OSIRIS-3U Satellite Deployer Number 8 after deployment from the NanoRacks...

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NASA image: Soyuz MS-07 Hatch Opening
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Dec 19, 2017

Soyuz MS-07 Hatch Opening

iss054e001407 (Dec. 19, 2017) --- International Space Station Commander Alexander Misurkin welcomes newly arrived...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060183
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Jun 19, 2018

jsc2018e060183

jsc2018e060183 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Bob Hines during earth and planetary science training...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking
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Dec 19, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman Jr. is seen during an interview with NASA Public Affairs Office Rob Navias in...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

Visitors explore an interactive map of the surface of Mars at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space...

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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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