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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: iss056e098995
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Jul 26, 2018

iss056e098995

iss056e098995 (July 26, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the Japanese...

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NASA image: Colors after the Storms
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Oct 26, 2015

Colors after the Storms

Damaging heavy rains fell on South Carolina in the southeastern United States at the beginning of October 2015. Much...

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NASA image: Volcanoes, Central Java, Indonesia
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Aug 8, 1992

Volcanoes, Central Java, Indonesia

The island of Java (8.0S, 112.0E), perhaps better than any other, illustrates the volcanic origin of Pacific Island...

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NASA image: Lake Cardiel in Argentina
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Sep 2, 2024

Lake Cardiel in Argentina

iss071e582300 (Sept. 2, 2024) -- Lake Cardiel is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 268...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group Team Photo
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Jul 19, 2022

Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group Team Photo

The Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group gathered at the Keck Institute for Space Studies at Caltech for an...

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NASA image: First Meeting of Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group
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Jul 19, 2022

First Meeting of Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group

The Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group gathered for their first meeting, at the Keck Institute for Space...

JPL
NASA image: jsc2021e042554
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Aug 31, 2021

jsc2021e042554

jsc2021e042554 (8/31/2021) --- Ground reference models of 3D-Printed items (shells and beads as granular filling...

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NASA image: Indonesia, Sumatra, Singapore
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Aug 11, 1991

Indonesia, Sumatra, Singapore

This view shows the area around Northeastern Sumatra, Indonesia (1.0N, 104.0E). The city of Singapore and the...

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NASA image: The Bassac River surrounds Cù Lao Dung, a river islet district in southern Vietnam
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Oct 2, 2025

The Bassac River surrounds Cù Lao Dung, a river islet district in southern Vietnam

iss073e0818427 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- The Bassac River surrounds Cù Lao Dung, a river islet district in southern...

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NASA image: Baghdad, Iraq as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Baghdad, Iraq as seen from STS-60

STS060-92-082 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This cloud-free view is centered on the city of Baghdad, Iraq. Baghdad has had a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Mar 3, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-079692 (3 March 2010) --- A rugged, isolated section of coast on Carnero Bay, about 60 miles...

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NASA image: jsc2021e042553
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Aug 31, 2021

jsc2021e042553

jsc2021e042553 (8/31/2021) --- Collision experiments conducted during Granular Damping Part I by ESA astronaut...

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NASA image: A Meandering Channel on Hellas Rim
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Jul 15, 2016

A Meandering Channel on Hellas Rim

The central portion of this image features a mildly-winding depression that was carved by water, likely around four...

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NASA image: Colorful Impact Ejecta in Ladon Valles
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Mar 4, 2019

Colorful Impact Ejecta in Ladon Valles

This image covers the western portion of a well-preserved (recent) impact crater in Ladon Basin. Ladon is filled by...

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NASA image: The Hills in Juventae Chasma
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Apr 3, 2019

The Hills in Juventae Chasma

This image captures some of the geologic diversity of Mars. There are hills of ancient terrains on the floor of...

JPL
NASA image: iss056e098988
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Jul 26, 2018

iss056e098988

iss056e098988 (July 26, 2018) --- Photographic documentation of the Binary Colloidal Alloy Test-Cohesive...

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NASA image: Candor Chasma
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Jan 22, 2019

Candor Chasma

This VIS image shows part of the eastern end of Candor Chasma. The edge of the canyon is at the bottom of the image....

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NASA image: New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain
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Jun 22, 1973

New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain

SL2-05-397 (22 June 1973) --- New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain (31.0N, 91.0W) can...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 4, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-07258 (4 Nov. 2006) --- Galveston, Texas is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: Why the New Gully Deposits are Not Dry Dust Slope Streaks
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Dec 6, 2006

Why the New Gully Deposits are Not Dry Dust Slope Streaks

The light-toned deposits that formed in two gully sites on Mars during the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter...

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NASA image: iss012e15035
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Jan 12, 2006

iss012e15035

ISS012-E-15035 (12 Jan. 2006) --- The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers at Cairo, Illinois is featured...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jun 2, 2011

Earth Observations

ISS028-E-006687 (2 June 2011) --- Estuaries on the northwestern coast of Madagascar are featured in this image...

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NASA image: "Barnacle Bill" and Surrounding from Super-Pan
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Oct 14, 1997

"Barnacle Bill" and Surrounding from Super-Pan

This is an image from the super-pan sequence. Of importance are some of the features around the rock nicknamed...

JPL
NASA image: Mobile Bay, Alabama area seen in Skylab 4 Earth Resources Experiment Package
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Feb 1, 1974

Mobile Bay, Alabama area seen in Skylab 4 Earth Resources Experiment Package

SL4-92-300 (February 1974) --- A near vertical view of the Mobile Bay, Alabama area is seen in this Skylab 4 Earth...

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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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