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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: Wildfires Rage in Southern California
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Oct 29, 2003

Wildfires Rage in Southern California

Large plumes of smoke rising from devastating wildfires burning near Los Angeles and San Diego on Sunday, October...

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NASA image: Tvashtar Composite
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May 1, 2007

Tvashtar Composite

Variations in the appearance of the giant plume from the Tvashtar volcano on Jupiter moon Io are seen in this...

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NASA image: Trapping of Methane In Enceladus Ocean
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Mar 11, 2015

Trapping of Methane In Enceladus Ocean

This illustration depicts potential origins of methane found in the plume of gas and ice particles that sprays from...

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NASA image: NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire
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Aug 27, 2013

NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire

The plume of carbon monoxide pollution from the Rim Fire burning in and near Yosemite National Park, Calif., shows a...

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NASA image: Sicily October Sky
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Nov 6, 2002

Sicily October Sky

The height and southward extent of the ash plume emanating from Sicily Mount Etna volcano on October 27, 2002 are...

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NASA image: Heading for the South Pole
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Oct 30, 2015

Heading for the South Pole

The south polar region of Saturn active, icy moon Enceladus awaits NASA Cassini spacecraft in this view, acquired on...

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NASA image: Okefenokee Swamp Fire, Georgia
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May 22, 2002

Okefenokee Swamp Fire, Georgia

Large smoke plumes were produced by the Blackjack complex fire in southeastern Georgia Okefenokee Swamp as seen by...

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NASA image: Smokin Hot Galaxy animation
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Mar 16, 2006

Smokin Hot Galaxy animation

This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows a galaxy that appears to be sizzling hot, with huge...

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NASA image: Africa Nabro Volcano Spews a Fiery Brew in NASA Spacecraft Image
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Jul 7, 2011

Africa Nabro Volcano Spews a Fiery Brew in NASA Spacecraft Image

This image of Africa Nabro volcano in Eritrea was acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft on July 6, 2011. Ash plumes sent...

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NASA image: Pyrocumulus Clouds Tower Over Silver Fire in New Mexico
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Jun 14, 2013

Pyrocumulus Clouds Tower Over Silver Fire in New Mexico

NASA Terra satellite passed over the Silver Fire in New Mexico June 12, 2013. By combining information from...

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NASA image: Fires in the Australian Capital Territory
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Jan 22, 2003

Fires in the Australian Capital Territory

The height and extent of billowing smoke plumes from bushfires near Canberra, the Australian capital, are...

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NASA image: Activity Past Dark Side
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Aug 24, 2010

Activity Past Dark Side

Saturn moon Enceladus, seen beyond the outline of the planet night side, spews water ice from its south polar...

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NASA image: Sheveluch Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
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Apr 5, 2010

Sheveluch Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia

Sheveluch Volcano in Kamchatka, Siberia, is one of the frequently active volcanoes located in eastern Siberia. In...

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NASA image: Smoke from Station Fire Blankets Southern California Anaglyph
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Sep 4, 2009

Smoke from Station Fire Blankets Southern California Anaglyph

NASA Terra satellite took this anaglyph of several pyrocumulus clouds, created by the Station Fire, visible above...

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NASA image: MISR Images Wildfires in Northwestern US
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Aug 16, 2000

MISR Images Wildfires in Northwestern US

These images from NASA Terra satellite are of smoke plumes from devastating wildfires in the northwestern U.S. This...

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NASA image: Ash from Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland Stretches over the North Atlantic
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Apr 18, 2010

Ash from Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland Stretches over the North Atlantic

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows ash plumes from Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland stretching over the...

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NASA image: Merapi Volcano Continues its Destructive Eruption
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Nov 10, 2010

Merapi Volcano Continues its Destructive Eruption

On Nov. 8, 2010, the ASTER instrument onboard NASA Terra spacecraft captured an image of the hot volcanic flows from...

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NASA image: Kizimen Volcano, Kamchatka
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Mar 3, 2011

Kizimen Volcano, Kamchatka

On Feb. 25, 2011, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of a large ash-laden eruption plume drifting towards the...

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NASA image: By the Pale Saturn-light
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Sep 23, 2013

By the Pale Saturn-light

Enceladus unusual plume is only easily visible when NASA Cassini spacecraft and the Sun are on opposite sides of...

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NASA image: Water Vapor Over Europa
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Dec 12, 2013

Water Vapor Over Europa

This graphic shows the location of water vapor detected over Europa south pole in observations taken by NASA Hubble...

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NASA image: Smoke from Station Fire Blankets Southern California
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Sep 1, 2009

Smoke from Station Fire Blankets Southern California

The Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer MISR instrument on NASA Terra satellite captured this Aug. 30 image of...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Instrument Captures Ash Cloud from Icelandic Volcano
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Apr 15, 2010

NASA AIRS Instrument Captures Ash Cloud from Icelandic Volcano

NASA Aqua satellite flew over the volcano on April 15, capturing this image of the ash plume. The image shows the...

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NASA image: Tvashtar in Motion
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May 14, 2007

Tvashtar in Motion

This five-frame sequence of New Horizons images captures the giant plume from Io Tvashtar volcano. These were...

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NASA image: Bursting at the Seams: the Geyser Basin of Enceladus
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Feb 23, 2010

Bursting at the Seams: the Geyser Basin of Enceladus

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations...

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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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