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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 Observation
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Jul 29, 2012

Earth Observation

ISS032-E-010487 (29 July 2012) --- Walker Lake, Nevada is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 32...

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NASA image: The Cydonia 'D&M Pyramid' Landform
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Sep 17, 2013

The Cydonia 'D&M Pyramid' Landform

Images of the Cydonia region of Mars continue to be popular among visitors to the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 14, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-48455 (14 Feb. 2013) --- Looking out at Earth?s surface from the International Space Station (ISS),...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Oxygen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing
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Feb 13, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Oxygen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing

This image highlights the liquid oxygen tank, which will be used on the core stage of NASA’ Space Launch System...

MAF
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-011843 (24 June 2013) --- Gravity waves and sunglint on Lake Superior are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Arching Eruption
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Dec 8, 2017

Arching Eruption

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory caught this image of an eruption on the side of the sun on June 18, 2015. The...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing
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Apr 29, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing

This image highlights the liquid hydrogen tank that will be used on the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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May 15, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-031908 (15 May 2011) --- The Horseshoe 2 fire is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 27...

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NASA image: Satellite View of Midwestern Snows
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite View of Midwestern Snows

This image from NOAA's GOES satellite shows the swaths of snow across the Midwest after the weekend storms (December...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Next Phase of M
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Aug 12, 2020

NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Next Phase of M

This image highlights the liquid hydrogen tank that will be used on the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students
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Aug 24, 2023

OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students

Participants from the 14th First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launch from...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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Apr 25, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-016922 (25 April 2011) --- River deltas and Lake Ayakum in China (Tibet) are featured in this image...

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NASA image: ECN-33298-03
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Dec 19, 1985

ECN-33298-03

This image shows a plastic 1/48-scale model of an F-18 aircraft inside the "Water Tunnel" more formally known as the...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Oxygen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing
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Feb 13, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Oxygen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing

This image highlights the liquid oxygen tank, which will be used on the core stage of NASA’ Space Launch System...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Next Phase of M
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Aug 12, 2020

NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Next Phase of M

This image highlights the liquid hydrogen tank that will be used on the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00272
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Aug 19, 2005

KSC-05-S-00272

BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Thank you, Steve, for introducing today's show. Hi, I'm your host, Bruce Buckingham, NASA public...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 18, 2006

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08179 (18 Nov. 2006) --- New Orleans, Louisiana is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing
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Apr 29, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing

This image highlights the liquid hydrogen tank that will be used on the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System...

MAF
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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May 16, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-033889 (16 May 2011) --- Izmir Metropolitan Area, Izmir Province in Turkey is featured in this image...

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NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Oxygen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing
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Feb 13, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Liquid Oxygen Tank for Next Phase of Manufacturing

This image highlights the liquid oxygen tank, which will be used on the core stage of NASA’ Space Launch System...

MAF
NASA image: sts096-s-001
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Feb 1, 1999

sts096-s-001

STS96-S-001 (February 1999) --- Designed by the crew members, this is the mission insignia for the STS-96...

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NASA image: Enhanced Color View of Ceres at Opposition
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May 22, 2017

Enhanced Color View of Ceres at Opposition

This enhanced color image of Ceres' surface was made from data obtained on April 29, 2017, when NASA's Dawn...

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NASA image: OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students
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Aug 24, 2023

OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students

Participants from the 14th First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launch from...

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NASA image: iss031e123071
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Jun 14, 2012

iss031e123071

ISS031-E-123071 (14 June 2012) --- The Great Lakes in sunglint are featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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