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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: Cairo, Egypt as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Cairo, Egypt as seen from STS-62

STS062-108-058 (4-18 March 1994) --- Cairo lies at the apex of the great delta of the Nile: the delta is marked by...

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NASA image: Lava Flow Near the Base of Olympus Mons
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Feb 18, 2015

Lava Flow Near the Base of Olympus Mons

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a lava channel, which lies just to the east of the largest...

JPL
NASA image: The Big One
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Mar 13, 2017

The Big One

Mimas' gigantic crater Herschel lies near the moon's limb in this Cassini view. A big enough impact could...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 186
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Oct 5, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 186

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows an area within the floor of the Mondamin impact basin, which lies in the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 4, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-76262 (4 Sept. 2006) --- Lake Morari, Tibet is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Feb 21, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-57806 (21 Feb. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 38 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: PIA05492
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Mar 2, 2004

PIA05492

This mosaic of images taken by the panoramic camera onboard the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows the rock...

NASA image: iss067e031910
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Apr 27, 2022

iss067e031910

iss067e031910 (April 27, 2022) --- Lake Salinas del Bebedero rests southwest of San Luis, Argentina (upper left), in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1721
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Sep 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1721

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Mercury/Redstone rocket on display at the Pass and Identification Building at the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

STS009-46-1856 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- East of the Australian state of Queensland lies the worlds largest reef. The...

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NASA image: Iquique, Chile, at the base of a steep coastal slope just west of the Atacama Desert
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Mar 5, 2026

Iquique, Chile, at the base of a steep coastal slope just west of the Atacama Desert

iss074e0362030 (March 5, 2026) --- Iquique, Chile, with a population of over 230,000, lies at the base of a steep...

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NASA image: Colima Volcano, Mexico
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Oct 29, 1995

Colima Volcano, Mexico

STS073-E-5274 (3 Nov. 1995) --- Colima was photographed with a color Electronic Still Camera (ESC) onboard the...

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NASA image: Northeasterly, low-oblique view of unnamed crater on lunar farside
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Jul 16, 1969

Northeasterly, low-oblique view of unnamed crater on lunar farside

AS11-43-6412 (July 1969) --- This is a northeasterly, low-oblique view of an unmanned crater and highland area on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0547
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Apr 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Black-necked Stilt lies on her nest in wetlands near KSC. Distinctive with its black...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0548
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Apr 7, 2002

KSC-02PD-0548

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Black-necked Stilt lies on her nest in wetlands near KSC. Distinctive with its black...

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NASA image: iss047e111682
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May 9, 2016

iss047e111682

ISS047e111682 (05/09/2016) --- This Image from the International Space Station is of the middle eastern country of...

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NASA image: Bassas da India Atoll
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May 23, 2024

Bassas da India Atoll

iss071e111610 (May 23, 2024) -- Nearly halfway between Madagascar and Mozambique lies the Bassas da India atoll in...

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NASA image: A Turquoise Lake Balkhash
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Apr 19, 2024

A Turquoise Lake Balkhash

iss071e012112 (April 19, 2024) -- In southeastern Kazakhstan lies Lake Balkhash, one of the largest in Asia. Its...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Leonov Crater
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Leonov Crater

AS16-118-18964 (16-27 April 1972) --- This lunar farside oblique view from the Apollo 16 spacecraft in lunar orbit...

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NASA image: iss066e137361
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Feb 7, 2022

iss066e137361

iss066e137361 (Feb. 7, 2022) --- The Niger River runs through Mali and leads to Lake Deebo in this picture from the...

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NASA image: A sunset Earth observation image taken during STS-100
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Apr 26, 2001

A sunset Earth observation image taken during STS-100

S100-E-5498 (26 April 2001) --- Earth's limb--the edge of the planet seen at twilight--was captured with a digital...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Aug 21, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

Wesley Li, Kirsten Boogaard and test conductor Eric Miller observe testing of the X-57 distributed electric aircraft...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Feb 9, 2003

Material Science

Materials with a smaller mean atomic mass, such as lithium (Li) hydride and polyethylene, make the best radiation...

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NASA image: Lake Tekapo in New Zealand
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May 5, 2024

Lake Tekapo in New Zealand

iss071e051532 (May 5, 2024) -- Lake Tekapo's turquoise color contrasts against the surrounding mountains as 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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