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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: Earth observations taken during the STS-77 mission
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May 26, 1996

Earth observations taken during the STS-77 mission

STS077-744-046 (19-29 May 1996) --- This view shows ship wakes off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida. The Sun glint...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford - Training - Parasail - Gemini-Titan (GT)-5 Pilot - Galveston Bay, TX
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Aug 23, 1965

Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford - Training - Parasail - Gemini-Titan (GT)-5 Pilot - Galveston Bay, TX

S65-51948 (23 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, Gemini-6 prime crew pilot, stands ready to take part in...

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NASA image: Ocean Circulation Plays an Important Role in Absorbing Carbon from the Atmosphere
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Jun 9, 2017

Ocean Circulation Plays an Important Role in Absorbing Carbon from the Atmosphere

The oceans play a significant role in absorbing greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, and heat from the atmosphere....

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton prepares meal on middeck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton prepares meal on middeck

STS003-26-253 (30 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communications kit assembly...

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NASA image: Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA
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Mar 4, 1990

Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA

As seen from space, the Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA (41.5N, 112.5W) appears as two separate bodies of water with a...

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NASA image: iss064e030235
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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030235 (2/8/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management (PWM) investigation aboard the International space...

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NASA image: iss064e030517
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Feb 9, 2021

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iss064e030517 (2/9/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management (PWM) investigation aboard the International space...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain pose for a portrait during maintenance activities
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May 16, 2025

Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain pose for a portrait during maintenance activities

iss073e0071535 (May 16, 2025) --- (From top) Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain, both...

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NASA image: Great Salt Lake and Bonneville Salt Flats, UT, USA
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Apr 2, 1992

Great Salt Lake and Bonneville Salt Flats, UT, USA

This is a view of the Great Salt Lake and nearby Bonneville Salt Flats, UT, (41.0N, 112.5W). A railroad causeway...

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NASA image: Coffee
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Apr 22, 2015

Coffee

ISS043E128431 (04/22/2015) --- The International Space Station employs one of the most complex water recycling...

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NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, shows a dish of...

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NASA image: iss064e030275
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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030275 (2/8/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management (PWM) investigation aboard the International space...

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NASA image: iss063e062021
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Jul 29, 2020

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iss063e062021 (July 29, 2020) --- Expedition 63 Commander and NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy installs fluid research...

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NASA image: Williams conducts SWAB Sampling during Expedition 22
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Mar 15, 2010

Williams conducts SWAB Sampling during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-094374 (15 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, conducts a Surface,...

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NASA image: Williams conducts SWAB Sampling during Expedition 22
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Mar 15, 2010

Williams conducts SWAB Sampling during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-094369 (15 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, conducts a Surface,...

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NASA image: Coffee
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Apr 22, 2015

Coffee

ISS043E128431 (04/22/2015) --- The International Space Station employs one of the most complex water recycling...

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NASA image: Vegetation Response to Lower Colorado River pulse flow in 2014
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Dec 17, 2014

Vegetation Response to Lower Colorado River pulse flow in 2014

It was 2000 the last time the Colorado River reached the Sea of Cortez, and over that time there has been a decline...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) dumps water after first in-flight cold flow test
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Mar 4, 1998

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) dumps water after first in-flight cold flow test

The NASA SR-71A successfully completed its first cold flow flight as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Landsat Helps Feed the Birds: Point Blue Conservation Science
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Sep 24, 2015

Landsat Helps Feed the Birds: Point Blue Conservation Science

The BirdReturns program, created by The Nature Conservancy of California, is an effort to provide "pop-up habitats"...

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NASA image:  Ice-Exposing Impact Crater Surrounded by Polygon Terrain
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Oct 26, 2023

Ice-Exposing Impact Crater Surrounded by Polygon Terrain

The ice-exposing impact crater at the center of this image is an example of what scientists look for when mapping...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Apr 30, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-05815 (30 April 2007) --- Algae in Great Salt Lake, Utah is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: iss031e148455
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Jun 21, 2012

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ISS031-E-148455 (21 June 2012) --- Toshka Lakes in southern Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: What Lies Beneath: Surface Patterns of Glacier-Like Landforms
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Sep 21, 2016

What Lies Beneath: Surface Patterns of Glacier-Like Landforms

The rotational axis of Mars is currently tilted by about 25 degrees, very similar to that of the Earth (at 23.4...

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NASA image: North Polar Layers
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Feb 28, 2017

North Polar Layers

The North Polar layered deposits are a 3-kilometer thick stack of dusty water ice layers that are about 1000...

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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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