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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: iss064e041189
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Mar 11, 2021

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iss064e041189 (March 11, 2021) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with an external pallet packed with old...

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NASA image: Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft (TMA-07M)
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Dec 21, 2012

Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft (TMA-07M)

ISS034-E-009926 (21 Dec. 2012) --- As the International Space Station and Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft were making their...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 27, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

ISS041-E-045469 (27 Sept. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 41 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-41D mission
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during the STS-41D mission

41D-34-099 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1984) --- The Gambia River, from Georgetown in the upper right corner of the photograph...

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NASA image: iss012e09639
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Nov 29, 2005

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ISS012-E-09639 (29 Nov. 2005) --- The impact of an asteroid or comet several hundred million years ago, according to...

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NASA image: Payload bay and ODS after undocking with Mir
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Sep 24, 1996

Payload bay and ODS after undocking with Mir

STS079-808-008 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- In this 70mm frame from the space shuttle Atlantis, the Nile River wanders...

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NASA image: Seven-Windowed Cupola during Expedition 22
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Jan 31, 2010

Seven-Windowed Cupola during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-066972 (17 Feb. 2010) --- This image is the first taken through a first of its kind “bay window” on the...

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NASA image: Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft (TMA-07M)
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Dec 21, 2012

Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft (TMA-07M)

ISS034-E-009924 (21 Dec. 2012) --- As the International Space Station and Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft were making their...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Nov 21, 2002

Earth Science

This is a view of the Emi Koussi Caldera captured by the Expedition Six Crew Observation (CEO) experiment aboard the...

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NASA image: Northern half of Mauritania's Atlantic Coast from Skylab
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Dec 28, 1973

Northern half of Mauritania's Atlantic Coast from Skylab

SL4-138-3756 (28 Dec. 1973) --- The northern half of Mauritania's Atlantic Coast, as photographed from the Skylab...

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NASA image: 2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation
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Nov 13, 2017

2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

Tracking the aerosols carried on the winds let scientists see the currents in our atmosphere. This visualization...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 8, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65526 (8 Aug. 2006) --- Issaouane Dune Sea, Eastern Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Measures Surface Dust in North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Measures Surface Dust in North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia

This image shows locations in parts of North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia observed by NASA's...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Wadi Kufra, Libya
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Apr 14, 1998

Space Radar Image of Wadi Kufra, Libya

The ability of a sophisticated radar instrument to image large regions of the world from space, using different...

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NASA image: Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 22, 1968

Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-16-2588 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible in this view from Apollo 8...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 12, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013025 (12 Aug. 2008) --- The Tifernine Dune Field in Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Dec 1, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-005258 (1 Dec. 2009) --- This detailed hand-held digital camera?s image recorded from the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-75141 (2 Sept. 2006) --- Erg Oriental, Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Satellite Reveals How Much Saharan Dust Feeds Amazon's Plants
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Reveals How Much Saharan Dust Feeds Amazon's Plants

What connects Earth's largest, hottest desert to its largest tropical rainforest? The Sahara Desert is a...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 9, 2000

Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-729-045 (11-22 February 2000) ---This Earth scene from the Space Shuttle Endeavour features linear dunes in...

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NASA image: Saharan Dust on the Move
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Dec 8, 2017

Saharan Dust on the Move

A piece of Africa—actually lots of them—began to arrive in the Americas in June 2014. On June 23, a lengthy river of...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Aug 25, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-11189 (25 August 2002) --- Calanscio Sand Sea, Libya is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Landsat 8 Lunar Calibration
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Jul 11, 2014

Landsat 8 Lunar Calibration

Every full moon, Landsat 8 turns its back on Earth. As the satellite's orbit takes it to the nighttime side of the...

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NASA image: iss031e148455
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Jun 21, 2012

iss031e148455

ISS031-E-148455 (21 June 2012) --- Toshka Lakes in southern Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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