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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: Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Coahuila, Mexico
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May 8, 1989

Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Coahuila, Mexico

This is a single scene from a pair (frames 021 & 024) to study the effects of polarized light in Earth Observations....

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NASA image: iss066e129321
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Jan 11, 2022

iss066e129321

iss066e129321 (Jan. 11, 2022) --- The Rio Negro, pictured from the International Space Station at an orbit of 269...

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NASA image: The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California from California
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Oct 1, 2025

The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California from California

iss073e0886792 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California (left) on the Mexican...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060169
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060169 (06/19/2018) --- (L-R) 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Bob Hines, Frank Rubio, Zena Cardman follow the...

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NASA image: jsc2025e036193
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Apr 4, 2025

jsc2025e036193

jsc2025e036193 (4/4/2025) --- Our team is pictured turning over samples for SpX-30 (Demo 2) to the NASA Packaging...

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NASA image: Amazon Drought
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Nov 3, 2023

Amazon Drought

A severe drought in the Amazon is disrupting transportation, isolating communities and putting wildlife at risk. The...

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NASA image: Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044528 (16 May 2010) --- Flying above coastal dunes along the Brazilian coast, the space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060179
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060179 (06/19/2018) ---(L-R) Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidates Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Earth observations of a sunrise / sunset taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Nov 4, 2001

Earth observations of a sunrise / sunset taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-7559 (4 November 2001) --- Pictured near Earth's horizon, Hurricane Michelle made landfall on Cuba a few...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 9, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-08410 (9 June 2005) --- Las Cruces, New Mexico is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 30, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

ISS037-E-022990 (30 Oct. 2013) --- This detailed image, photographed by an Expedition 37 crew member on the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Jan 29, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-13598 (29 Jan. 2007) --- Montevideo, Uruguay is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Nov 22, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-011999 (22 Nov. 2007) --- Sao Simao Reservoir, Brazil is featured in this image photographed by an...

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Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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NASA image: Falcon International Reservoir, US-Mexico - 2022
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Aug 23, 2022

Falcon International Reservoir, US-Mexico - 2022

The Falcon International Reservoir is on the Rio Grande, 65 km southeast of Laredo, Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo,...

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NASA image: Earth observation images taken as part of the EarthKAM educational program
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Feb 13, 2000

Earth observation images taken as part of the EarthKAM educational program

S99-E-5267 (13 February 2000) --- City of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and the Rio Grande...

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NASA image: Paraiba do Sul river delta, Brazil
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Jan 20, 1996

Paraiba do Sul river delta, Brazil

STS072-738-019 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The Delta of the Paraiba do Sul River, northeast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...

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NASA image: Cape Baleia, Caravelas, Brazil
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Jan 19, 1993

Cape Baleia, Caravelas, Brazil

STS054-86-001 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This 70mm view shows a spectacular multiple spit on the coast of Brazil, about...

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NASA image: Falcon Reservoir, Brownsville, TX, USA
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Aug 11, 1991

Falcon Reservoir, Brownsville, TX, USA

STS043-151-043 (8 August 1991) --- The Rio Grande extends across the center of this photograph from Falcon Reservoir...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044611 (16 May 2010) --- Flying above the Atlantic coast of Spain and the Gulf of Cadiz, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044476 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped against the Andes Mountains near the border of Argentina and Chile,...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-713-024 (2-12 June 1998) --- A 70mm view, taken from Discovery, showing heavy Smoke in Mexico along the coast...

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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: Curiosity Works Its Robotic Arm During Sunset
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Sep 22, 2025

Curiosity Works Its Robotic Arm During Sunset

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view of its robotic arm during sunset on Sept. 16, 2025, the 4,661st...

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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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