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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: iss056e032686
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Jun 20, 2018

iss056e032686

iss056e032686 (June 206, 2018) --- The French capital of Paris, the Seine River and Bois de Boulogne (the dark patch...

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NASA image: She's an Engineer
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Nov 5, 2016

She's an Engineer

Junior Girl Scouts from two locals conceils, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Girl Scouts of Nations Capital,...

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NASA image: iss070e062800
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Jan 10, 2024

iss070e062800

iss070e062800 (Jan. 10, 2024) --- The southwestern tip of Western Australia, with its capital city of Perth at...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Oct 14, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e107781 (Oct. 14, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting above the Ottawa River which...

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NASA image: The snow-capped Mount Damavand, a dormant stratovolcano and Iran's highest peak
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May 17, 2025

The snow-capped Mount Damavand, a dormant stratovolcano and Iran's highest peak

iss073e0118994 (May 17, 2025) --- The snow-capped Mount Damavand, a dormant stratovolcano and Iran's highest peak...

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NASA image: Lisbon, Portugal, and its suburbs on the River Tagus
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May 22, 2025

Lisbon, Portugal, and its suburbs on the River Tagus

iss073e0078399 (May 22, 2025) --- Lisbon, the capital and largest city of Portugal, and its suburbs on the River...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 62 crew
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Feb 8, 2020

Earth observation taken by Expedition 62 crew

ISS062e1866 (2/8/2020) — Earth observation photograph of Costa Rica taken during day pass by the Expedition 62 crew...

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NASA image: She's an Engineer
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Nov 5, 2016

She's an Engineer

Junior Girl Scouts from two locals conceils, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Girl Scouts of Nations Capital,...

GSFC
NASA image: iss067e139458
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Jun 15, 2022

iss067e139458

iss067e139458 (June 15, 2022) --- As the Moon sets below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracts, or bends, its...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: The city lights of Doha, Qatar
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Jan 23, 2025

The city lights of Doha, Qatar

iss072e519924 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- The city lights of Doha, Qatar, the Middle Eastern nation's capital with a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Nov 16, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-07210 (16 November 2004) --- Salalah, Sultanate of Oman is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Effects of Devastating Australian Bushfires Seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Jan 19, 2016

Effects of Devastating Australian Bushfires Seen by NASA Spacecraft

The summer, dry season in Australia is marked by small to massive bushfires. The remote town of Yarloop, about 75...

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NASA image: Lake Ilopango, El Salvador
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Mar 10, 2015

Lake Ilopango, El Salvador

Lake Ilopango is a crater lake which fills a volcanic caldera in central El Salvador, immediately east of the...

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NASA image: La Paz, Bolivia
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Aug 8, 2018

La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz, Bolivia is the highest capital in the world, located on the Andes' Altiplano plateau at more than 3500...

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NASA image: London, England
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Jan 18, 2003

London, England

For almost 2,000 years, the River Thames has served as the life force of London, capital of the United Kingdom and...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-081008 (25 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 1, 2021

National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris is seen during the National Space Council’s first meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at...

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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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