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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: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Bill McCarthy, software engineer and research laptop operator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for...

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May 5, 2021

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Josh Baculi, autonomy researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Josh Baculi, autonomy researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: Stark Effects of California Drought on Agriculture seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Mar 27, 2014

Stark Effects of California Drought on Agriculture seen by NASA Spacecraft

Stark effects of a California drought on agriculture can be clearly seen in these two February images acquired in...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Captures New Image of Third-Largest Wildfire in California History
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Sep 12, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Captures New Image of Third-Largest Wildfire in California History

This image, acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows the Rim Fire in and around Yosemite National Park in California...

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NASA image: InSAR Measurements of Subsidence in California Central Valley June 2007--December 2010
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Oct 1, 2012

InSAR Measurements of Subsidence in California Central Valley June 2007--December 2010

This still from an animation shows, in exaggerated terms, how the surface of the southern Central Valley of...

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NASA image: Anaglyph of Perspective View with Aerial Photo Overlay Pasadena, California
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Feb 21, 2000

Anaglyph of Perspective View with Aerial Photo Overlay Pasadena, California

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, is of Pasadena, California, looking north toward the San...

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NASA image: SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Caliente Range and Cuyama Valley, California
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Jan 11, 2001

SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Caliente Range and Cuyama Valley, California

Caliente Range and Cuyama Valley, California, are shown in this image acquired by NASA Shuttle Radar Topography...

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NASA image: NASA QuikScat Maps Southern California Destructive Santa Ana Winds
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Oct 23, 2007

NASA QuikScat Maps Southern California Destructive Santa Ana Winds

The scope and extent of the strong Santa Ana wind event in Southern California the week of Oct. 21, 2007, is visible...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight as part of STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency...

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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project, team members watch as a Cal Fire...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight during STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency...

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May 4, 2021

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A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker follows a U.S. Forest Service King Air 200 during an aerial attack on a simulated...

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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A pair of Cal Fire UH-1H Super Huey helicopters are seen during an aerial attack on a simulated wildfire, Tuesday,...

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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker is seen during an aerial attack on a simulated wildfire, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 as Cal Fire...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker is seen as it drops water on a simulated wildfire, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 as Cal Fire...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project, team members watch as a Cal Fire...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A FreeFly Systems Alta X drone is seen in flight during STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker is seen flying past the FreeFly Systems Alta X drone used during STEReO, the Scalable...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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May 5, 2021

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A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker is seen flying over STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response...

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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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