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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: Grímsvötn Volcano Injects Ash into the Stratosphere
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May 24, 2011

Grímsvötn Volcano Injects Ash into the Stratosphere

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of Grímsvötn, the most active of Iceland volcanoes, which...

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NASA image: Colima Volcano, State of Jalisco, Mexico
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May 6, 1991

Colima Volcano, State of Jalisco, Mexico

STS039-75-101 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Spending over eight days in Earth orbit, the STS-39 crew was able to return...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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May 18, 2013

Earth Observations

ISS036-E-002105 (18 May 2013) --- Pavlof Volcano was captured in the fourth day of its eruption by one of the...

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NASA image: Eruption of Kliuchevskoi volcano
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Sep 30, 1994

Eruption of Kliuchevskoi volcano

STS068-150-045 (30 September 1994) --- (Kliuchevskoi Volcano) The major eruption that began September 30, 1994...

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NASA image: Sakura-jima volcano in Japan as seen from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Sakura-jima volcano in Japan as seen from STS-66 Atlantis

One of the world's most active volcanoes, Sakura-jima in southern-most Kyushu, Japan, erupts dozens of times a year....

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NASA image: Medusae Fossae
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Dec 9, 2019

Medusae Fossae

This VIS image shows part of Medusa Fossae. Winds have eroded materials in this region, creating ridges and valleys...

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NASA image: Amazonis Mensa
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Feb 11, 2020

Amazonis Mensa

Today's VIS image shows part of the wind eroded Amazonis Mensa. Just one of several large linear mounds of material,...

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NASA image: Yardangs
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Aug 28, 2019

Yardangs

Yardangs are present at the top of this VIS image. These features are created by long term winds scouring a poor...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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May 18, 2013

Earth Observations

ISS036E002106 (18 May 2013) --- Pavlof Volcano was captured in the fourth day of its eruption by one of the...

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NASA image: Eumenides Dorsum
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Mar 23, 2023

Eumenides Dorsum

Today's VIS image shows part of the eastern flank of Eumenides Dorsum, a large linear rise located in southern...

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NASA image:  Nyamulagira Volcano, Democratic Republic Congo
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Oct 31, 2024

Nyamulagira Volcano, Democratic Republic Congo

Nyamulagira volcano, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, showed continuing eruptive activity since July 2024. Three...

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NASA image: Nishinoshima Volcano, Japan
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Mar 30, 2020

Nishinoshima Volcano, Japan

Nishinoshima Volcano is a small volcanic island located about 1000 km south of Tokyo. Recent activity began in...

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NASA image: Taal Volcano, Philippines
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Feb 24, 2025

Taal Volcano, Philippines

Taal Volcano in the Philippines is about 50 km south of Manila (top of image). It is the second most active volcano...

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NASA image: Aleutian volcanic eruption taken by Expedition 13 crewmember
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May 23, 2006

Aleutian volcanic eruption taken by Expedition 13 crewmember

ISS013-E-24184 (23 May 2006) --- Eruption of Cleveland Volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 8, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-16813 (8 October 2003) --- This view featuring Honolulu, Hawaii was photographed by an Expedition 7...

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NASA image: Gordii Dorsum
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Oct 29, 2021

Gordii Dorsum

This VIS image of the northwestern end of Gordii Dorsum shows where the dorsum meets Amazonis Planitia. This area of...

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NASA image: Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
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Jan 4, 2021

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii

Kilauea volcano, Hawaii, began erupting on December 20, 2020, when a lava flow within Halema'uma'u crater interacted...

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NASA image: Wind Erosion
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May 21, 2020

Wind Erosion

Located east of Eumenides Dorsum, this VIS image contains evidence of long term wind action and erosion. This area...

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NASA image: Eruption of Kliuchevskoi volcano
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Oct 9, 1994

Eruption of Kliuchevskoi volcano

STS068-258-028 (9 October 1994) --- Astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour recorded this final 70mm frame of...

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NASA image: Medusae Fossae
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Feb 10, 2020

Medusae Fossae

Today's VIS image is located at the intersection of Medusae Fossae and Medusae Sulci. Long term surface winds have...

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NASA image: Volcanic Plumes Tower over Mount Etna
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Dec 8, 2017

Volcanic Plumes Tower over Mount Etna

Twin volcanic plumes—one of ash, one of gas—rose from Sicily’ Mount Etna on the morning of October 26, 2013....

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NASA image: Volcanic Plumes Tower over Mount Etna [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Volcanic Plumes Tower over Mount Etna [annotated]

Twin volcanic plumes—one of ash, one of gas—rose from Sicily’ Mount Etna on the morning of October 26, 2013....

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NASA image: Scientists Link Earlier Melting Of Snow To Dark Aerosols
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Jul 21, 2015

Scientists Link Earlier Melting Of Snow To Dark Aerosols

Tiny particles suspended in the air, known as aerosols, can darken snow and ice causing it to absorb more of the...

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NASA image: Growing Wildfire Near Big Sur, California Imaged by NASA Terra Spacecraft
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Aug 9, 2016

Growing Wildfire Near Big Sur, California Imaged by NASA Terra Spacecraft

The Soberanes fire, in Central California near Big Sur, had grown to more than 67,000 acres when the Advanced...

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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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