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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: KSC-03pd1116
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Apr 9, 2003

KSC-03pd1116

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Temporary camp worker Michael Trujillo of North New Mexico displays chaps in the...

KSC
NASA image: Smokey the Bear Toy floating in the Node 1
Image
Aug 3, 2012

Smokey the Bear Toy floating in the Node 1

ISS032-E-011664 (3 Aug. 2012) --- Smokey Bear floats freely in the hatchway of the International Space Station’s...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-79 mission
Image
Sep 25, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-79 mission

STS079-785-103 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- In this 70mm frame from the space shuttle Atlantis, the Brazilian state of...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission
Image
Nov 22, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission

STS087-707-092 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Featured in this view is the Ganges River delta. A glacier...

JSC
NASA image: Smokey the Bear Toy in the Node 1
Image
Aug 3, 2012

Smokey the Bear Toy in the Node 1

ISS032-E-011662 (3 Aug. 2012) --- Smokey Bear floats freely in the Unity node of the International Space Station. On...

JSC
NASA image: LDCM Overview
Video
Jan 10, 2013

LDCM Overview

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) is a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey that will...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Manaus Region of Brazil
Image
May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Manaus Region of Brazil

These L-band images of the Manaus region of Brazil were acquired by the Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and X-band...

JPL
NASA image: Great Britain and Ireland
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Dec 8, 2017

Great Britain and Ireland

NASA image acquired March 26, 2012 This nearly cloud-free view of Great Britain and Ireland was acquired by the...

GSFC
NASA image: Landsat's Global Perspective
Video
Jul 22, 2014

Landsat's Global Perspective

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1972 launch of the Landsat 1 spacecraft, this is a "greatest hits" montage...

GSFC
NASA image: Smoke from Fires in Southwestern Oregon, Northern California
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Smoke from Fires in Southwestern Oregon, Northern California

This satellite image shows smoke from several fires in Oregon and California on Aug. 2, 2015. The Moderate...

GSFC
NASA image: Mr. John Danilovich, US Ambassador to Costa Rica, and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica hangar naming ceremony
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Mar 3, 2004

Mr. John Danilovich, US Ambassador to Costa Rica, and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica hangar naming ceremony

Mr. John Danilovich, US Ambassador to Costa Rica, and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica...

AFRC
NASA image: Tenarife Island, Canary Island Archipelago, Atlantic Ocean
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Aug 11, 1991

Tenarife Island, Canary Island Archipelago, Atlantic Ocean

Tenarife Island is one of the most volcanically active of the Canary Island archipelago, Atlantic Ocean, just off...

JSC
NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on...

AFRC
NASA image: Cumberland River and Nashville, TN, USA
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Jun 22, 1973

Cumberland River and Nashville, TN, USA

SL2-81-198 (22 June 1973) --- Making its way through the rugged Cumberland Plateau, the Cumberland River winds...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1968
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Aug 24, 2005

KSC-05PD-1968

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This snail was photographed near the NASA Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: Dr. Tom Mace, DFRC Director of Airborne Sciences, greets NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe as he enters the DC-8 aircraft during a stop-off on the AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

Dr. Tom Mace, DFRC Director of Airborne Sciences, greets NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe as he enters the DC-8 aircraft during a stop-off on the AirSAR 2004 campaign

Dr. Tom Mace, NASA DFRC Director of Airborne Sciences, greets NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe as he enters the DC-8...

AFRC
NASA image: iss059e085237
Image
May 30, 2019

iss059e085237

iss059e085237 (5/30/2019) --- Photo documentation of the GEDI investigation located on the Japanese Experiment...

JSC
NASA image: ISS External Survey - GEDI
Image
Jun 3, 2019

ISS External Survey - GEDI

iss059e088632 (6/3/2019) --- Photo documentation of the GEDI investigation located on the Japanese Experiment Module...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
Image
Aug 24, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-035677 (24 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station used...

JSC
NASA image: Airborne Science personnel Walter Klein and David Bushman at the Mission Manager's console onboard NASA's DC-8 during the AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

Airborne Science personnel Walter Klein and David Bushman at the Mission Manager's console onboard NASA's DC-8 during the AirSAR 2004 campaign

Airborne Science personnel Walter Klein and David Bushman at the Mission Manager's console onboard NASA's DC-8...

AFRC
NASA image: 51F earth observations
Image
Jun 25, 2009

51F earth observations

51F-37-097 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The snow capped peaks of the Oregon Cascades are clearly seen. From bottom to...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
Image
Nov 2, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-745-055 (2 November 1995) --- This photograph in color infrared highlights the different vegetation zones on...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2023e030775
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Mar 30, 2023

jsc2023e030775

jsc2023e030775 (3/30/2023) --- The Educational Space Science and ENgineering CubeSat Experiment Mission...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration
Image
Feb 25, 2025

NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration

Justin Link, pilot for small uncrewed aircraft systems, installs weather instruments on NASA’s Alta X drone at the...

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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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