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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.

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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: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002117 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Commander Zena Cardman waves to officials at...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002114 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov waves to...

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NASA image: Sounds of the Ancient Universe
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Mar 21, 2013

Sounds of the Ancient Universe

Tones represents sound waves that traveled through the early universe, and were later heard by ESA Planck space...

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NASA image: Juno Detects a Ham Radio HI from Earth
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Dec 10, 2013

Juno Detects a Ham Radio HI from Earth

During its close flyby of Earth, NASA Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft listened for a coordinated, global transmission...

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NASA image: The Fickle El Niño of 2014
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Sep 22, 2014

The Fickle El Niño of 2014

This image from NASA European Jason-2 satellite shows Kelvin waves of high sea level red/yellow crossing the Pacific...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Captures Paris During Europe Heat Wave
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Jul 3, 2025

ECOSTRESS Captures Paris During Europe Heat Wave

Paris was one of many European cities hit by a record-breaking heat wave at the end of June and early July 2025....

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NASA image: Curiosity Sees Waves in the Clay Unit
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Apr 11, 2019

Curiosity Sees Waves in the Clay Unit

The hills and troughs in this little valley, carved between a ridge and cliffs higher up Mount Sharp, almost look...

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NASA image: NASA Researcher Adjusts a Travelling Magnetic Wave Plasma Engine
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Feb 23, 1964

NASA Researcher Adjusts a Travelling Magnetic Wave Plasma Engine

Raymond Palmer, of the Electromagnetic Propulsion Division’s Plasma Flow Section, adjusts the traveling magnetic...

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NASA image: View of MS Noriega waves to the camera during the third EVA of STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

View of MS Noriega waves to the camera during the third EVA of STS-97

STS097-703-014 (7 December 2000) --- Astronaut Carlos I. Noriega, one of two space walking STS-97 mission...

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NASA image: Pilot Ashby waves from the pilot's seat in the flight deck
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Jul 24, 1999

Pilot Ashby waves from the pilot's seat in the flight deck

S93-E-5029 (23 July 1999) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby waves to the camera from the pilot's station on the...

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NASA image: MS Lonchakov waves while standing in the interdeck hatch of Endeavour
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Apr 21, 2001

MS Lonchakov waves while standing in the interdeck hatch of Endeavour

S100-E-5073 (21 April 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri V. Lonchakov, mission specialist representing Rosaviakosmos, waves to...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field

jsc2025e089530 (Dec. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field after exiting...

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NASA image: Jason Celebrates 5th Anniversary as El Niño Builds, Warm Kelvin Wave Surges Toward South America
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Dec 7, 2006

Jason Celebrates 5th Anniversary as El Niño Builds, Warm Kelvin Wave Surges Toward South America

Recent sea-level height data from NASA Jason-1 altimetric satellite show that continuing weaker-than-normal trade...

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NASA image: Water Surface Turbulance and  Internal Waves, Norfolk, VA, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Water Surface Turbulance and Internal Waves, Norfolk, VA, USA

STS040-614-047 (5-14 June 1991) --- This image is of the Norfolk, Virginia -- Southern Delmarva Peninsula Southern...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - MS Massimino waves to crewmates
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - MS Massimino waves to crewmates

STS109-E-5606 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, mission specialist, waves to crewmates on the other...

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NASA image: STS-54 Earth observation of a ship wake in the Bay of Bengal
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Jan 19, 1993

STS-54 Earth observation of a ship wake in the Bay of Bengal

STS054-72-056 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- A ship wake in the Bay of Bengal is noticeable in this 70mm frame. The sun glint...

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NASA image:  InSight Detects Quakes That Entered Martian Core (Artist's Concept)
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Apr 24, 2023

InSight Detects Quakes That Entered Martian Core (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows a cutaway of Mars along with the paths of seismic waves from two separate quakes in...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Waves come into the well deck of USS Somerset as teams deploy the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale...

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NASA image: View of MS Tanner waves to the camera during the third EVA of STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

View of MS Tanner waves to the camera during the third EVA of STS-97

STS097-703-011 (7 December 2000) --- Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner waves to his cabin-bound crewmates during the...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Crew Members wave goodbye at launch pad
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Crew Members wave goodbye at launch pad

JSC2006-E-11941 (30 March 2006) --- Prime crew members for the upcoming mission to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves for a portrait while removing research hardware
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Jun 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves for a portrait while removing research hardware

iss073e0222463 (June 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim waves for a portrait...

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NASA image: STS-37 EVA astronauts in PLB wave to fellow crewmembers in crew compartment
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Dec 22, 2017

STS-37 EVA astronauts in PLB wave to fellow crewmembers in crew compartment

During their STS-37 extravehicular activity (EVA), Mission Specialist (MS) Jerry L. Ross (left) and MS Jerome Apt,...

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NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Maps Europe Heat Wave
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA's ECOSTRESS Maps Europe Heat Wave

These maps of four European cities show ECOSTRESS surface temperature images acquired in the early mornings of June...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Detects Heat Islands in Indian Heat Wave
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May 12, 2022

ECOSTRESS Detects Heat Islands in Indian Heat Wave

A relentless heat wave has blanketed India and Pakistan since mid-March 2022, causing dozens of deaths, fires,...

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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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