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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: 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...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 26, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-18082 (26 October 2003) --- The fires in the San Bernardino Mountains, fueled by Santa Ana winds, burned...

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NASA image: Idaho Fires
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Oct 22, 2001

Idaho Fires

This full-frame ASTER image, acquired August 30, 2000, covers an area of 60 by 60 km in the Salmon River Mountains,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Feb 27, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-074881 (27 Feb. 2010) --- Earthquake damage in Concepcion, Chile is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 26, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-18078 (26 October 2003) --- The fires in the San Bernardino Mountains, fueled by Santa Ana winds, burned...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 17, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-81687 (17 Sept. 2006) --- A forest fire in southern California is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC01padig148
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01padig148

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery outshines a rising sun as it blasts off on mission STS-102,...

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NASA image: DC-8 Flies FIREX-AQ Mission
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Jul 18, 2019

DC-8 Flies FIREX-AQ Mission

NASA’s DC-8 flying laboratory carried the Fire Influence on Regional to Global Environments and Air Quality, or...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-065
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Feb 10, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-065

Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), Navistar and the Department of Energy conduct tests in the NASA Ames...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-148
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-148

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery outshines a rising sun as it blasts off on mission STS-102,...

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NASA image: Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces
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Aug 3, 2025

Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces

iss073e0420617 (Aug. 3, 2025) --- Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces sending smoke drifting into...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-151
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-151

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from Astronaut Rd., Space Shuttle Discovery breaks away from the cocoon of...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0438
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0438

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow out from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

Open Water Lead Tim Goddard points the way to the smoke the helicopter dropped in the water, indicating the location...

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NASA image: Al Basrah, Iraq
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Dec 8, 2017

Al Basrah, Iraq

Al Basrah, Iraq Sensor: L7 ETM+ Acquisition Date: April 4, 2003 Path/Row: 166/39 Lat/Long: 30.486/47.811 Smoke...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission
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Aug 27, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission. View of the pre-dawn launch shows a reflection of...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1079
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Aug 8, 2000

KSC00pp1079

A NASA helicopter flies toward the source of the smoke to drop its load of water on a wildfire at KSC. Before being...

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NASA image: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as seen from STS-60

STS060-84-063 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This is an excellent photograph of the coastal city of Santo Domingo on the...

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NASA image: Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces
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Aug 3, 2025

Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces

iss073e0420604 (Aug. 3, 2025) --- Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces sending smoke drifitng into...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-073
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Feb 10, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-073

Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), Navistar and the Department of Energy conduct tests in the NASA Ames...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1079
Image
Aug 8, 2000

KSC-00pp1079

A NASA helicopter flies toward the source of the smoke to drop its load of water on a wildfire at KSC. Before being...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0445
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01pp0445

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam flow from Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 15, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008351 (15 July 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0445
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0445

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam flow from Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off on mission...

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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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