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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: Tropical Storm Sam, Eastern Indian Ocean
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Jan 20, 1990

Tropical Storm Sam, Eastern Indian Ocean

STS032-80-036 (9-20 Jan. 1990) --- This oblique view of Tropical Storm Sam in the eastern Indian Ocean off the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1512
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Dec 28, 1999

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STS-103 Payload Commander Steven L. Smith and his wife, Peggy, smile for the camera on the runway at Patrick Air...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1520
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Dec 28, 1999

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The STS-103 crew pose for a group portrait with their families and loved ones on the runway at Patrick Air Force...

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NASA image: Foale and Kaleri pose with Christmas tree and stockings in the SM galley during Expedition 8
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Dec 28, 2003

Foale and Kaleri pose with Christmas tree and stockings in the SM galley during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-10768 (28 December 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: Winterfest
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Dec 9, 2024

Winterfest

The US Marine Corps Reserve Collected Toy Donations for the 2024 Holiday Season. Members of the Marine Corps,...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Southern California and the Southwest
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Southern California and the Southwest

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: How to See Saturn and Jupiter’s Great Conjunction [Episode 27]
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Dec 17, 2020

NASA Science Live: How to See Saturn and Jupiter’s Great Conjunction [Episode 27]

Have you noticed two bright objects in the sky getting closer together with each passing night? It’s Jupiter and...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Washington, D.C., and Baltimore
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Washington, D.C., and Baltimore

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Science-Filters Study of Martian Rock Sees Hematite
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Nov 1, 2017

Science-Filters Study of Martian Rock Sees Hematite

This false-color image demonstrates how use of special filters available on the Mast Camera (Mastcam) of NASA's...

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NASA image: Long, Strong Eastern U.S. Cold Front Brings Changes
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Dec 8, 2017

Long, Strong Eastern U.S. Cold Front Brings Changes

A long, strong, cold front draped over the eastern U.S. is marking a stark change from record-warmth to very cold...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00078
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Apr 8, 2005

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NASA officials and employees are savoring a welcome sight they haven't enjoyed in more than two years. Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Snow In the Sahara
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Dec 8, 2017

Snow In the Sahara

In December 2016, snow fell in the Sahara for the first time since 1979. In 1984, the charitable supergroup Band Aid...

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NASA image: NASA Satellites See Santa's North Pole
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellites See Santa's North Pole

All was well at the North Pole this summer, when Santa and his elves were busily making toys and taking orders for...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Dec 24, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-015154 (24 Dec. 2009) --- Tsauchab River and Sossus Vlei Lakebed, Namibia are featured in this image...

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NASA image: NASA Releases New High-Resolution Earthrise Image
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Releases New High-Resolution Earthrise Image

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured a unique view of Earth from the spacecraft's vantage...

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Jan 30, 2026

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Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Feb 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep#371 Bringing Astronauts Home

Host (Leah Cheshier): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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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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