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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: KSC-01KODI-041
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May 31, 2001

KSC-01KODI-041

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians inspect Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, at Kodiak...

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NASA image: Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [detail]

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view of extensive...

GSFC
NASA image: Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view of extensive...

GSFC
NASA image: Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [annotated]

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view of extensive...

GSFC
NASA image: ATom Postcard - Alaska and the Arctic
Video
Feb 9, 2017

ATom Postcard - Alaska and the Arctic

The ATom mission aboard NASA’s DC-8 aircraft and flying laboratory is sampling world-wide in one of the most...

GSFC
NASA image: Details of Arctic Greening in North America
Video
Jun 2, 2016

Details of Arctic Greening in North America

The northern reaches of North America are getting greener, according to a NASA study that provides the most detailed...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Portal Details Land Motion Across North America
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Jun 6, 2025

NASA Portal Details Land Motion Across North America

NASA, along with the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, is collaborating with the Alaska...

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NASA image: iss064e059496
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Apr 14, 2021

iss064e059496

iss064e059496 (April 14, 2021) --- A cloud formation swirls in the Atlantic Ocean south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands...

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NASA image: iss064e002941
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Nov 1, 2020

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iss064e002941 (Nov. 1, 2020) --- The Earth's limb, or horizon, is pictured as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-41G earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

STS-41G earth observations

41G-43-016 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- The Gulf of Alaska, with the great peaks of the Saint Elias Range of Alaska, Yukon,...

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NASA image: ICESCAPE Mission
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Jul 3, 2010

ICESCAPE Mission

The terrain for the scientific work conducted by ICESCAPE scientists on July 4, 2010, is Arctic sea ice and melt...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-049
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Jun 19, 2001

KSC-01KODI-049

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle,...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-050
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Jun 19, 2001

KSC-01KODI-050

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The fueled Orbit Adjust Model (OAM), which navigates payloads into the correct orbit, is...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI051
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Jun 19, 2001

KSC01KODI051

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians lower the fueled Orbit Adjust Model (OAM), which navigates payloads into the...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI050
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Jun 19, 2001

KSC01KODI050

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The fueled Orbit Adjust Model (OAM), which navigates payloads into the correct orbit, is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01KODI-052
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Jun 19, 2001

KSC-01KODI-052

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians align the fueled Orbit Adjust Model (OAM), which navigates payloads into the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01KODI-051
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Jun 19, 2001

KSC-01KODI-051

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians lower the fueled Orbit Adjust Model (OAM), which navigates payloads into the...

KSC
NASA image: Tall Mountain: Enhanced View
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Aug 6, 2015

Tall Mountain: Enhanced View

Among the highest features seen on Ceres so far is a mountain about 4 miles (6 kilometers) high, which is roughly...

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NASA image:  Cryoconite Holes on Matanuska Glacier
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Oct 17, 2024

Cryoconite Holes on Matanuska Glacier

These holes, captured on Alaska's Matanuska Glacier in July 2012, are formed by cryoconite – dust particles that...

JPL
NASA image: A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface
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Nov 15, 2024

A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface

iss072e188141 (Nov. 15, 2024) --- A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface as the International...

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NASA image: iss059e021191
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Apr 15, 2019

iss059e021191

iss059e021191 (April 11, 2019) --- The moon is photographed in its waxing gibbous phase as the International Space...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0049-070
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Mar 16, 2007

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Silicon Valley FIRST Regional Robotics competition: Arctic Ice Bears - Team 1544 - NASA/USKH British Petroteum/CIRI...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0049-067
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Mar 16, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0049-067

Silicon Valley FIRST Regional Robotics competition: Arctic Ice Bears - Team 1544 - NASA/USKH British Petroteum/CIRI...

ARC
NASA image: iss066e152100
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Feb 22, 2022

iss066e152100

iss066e152100 (Feb. 22, 2022) --- The sun rises above the horizon illuminating the Earth in this photograph from the...

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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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