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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: Great Barrier Reef
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Dec 8, 2017

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef - August 8th, 1999 Description: What might be mistaken for dinosaur bones being unearthed at a...

GSFC
NASA image: Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
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Sep 18, 1991

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

STS048-151-250 (12-18 Sept. 1991) --- The Great Barrier Reef extends for roughly 2,000 kilometers along the...

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NASA image: Australia Great Barrier Reef
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Apr 11, 2001

Australia Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef extends for 2,000 kilometers along the northeastern coast of Australia. It is not a single...

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NASA image: Oil Slick Around Mississippi Barrier Islands [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Oil Slick Around Mississippi Barrier Islands [detail]

NASA image acquired June 26, 2010 As of June 27, 2010, the entire gulf-facing beachfront of several barrier islands...

GSFC
NASA image: Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Jan 20, 1996

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

STS072-727-085 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The northern third of the Great Barrier Reef stretches 650 kilometers (km)...

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NASA image: Landsat Observes Barrier Islands
Video
May 26, 2011

Landsat Observes Barrier Islands

A survey of barrier islands published in 2011 in the Journal of Coastal Research offers the most thorough assessment...

GSFC
NASA image: JOHN DANKANICH, MARSHALL’S CENTER CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST, ALSO GAV
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Dec 3, 2019

JOHN DANKANICH, MARSHALL’S CENTER CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST, ALSO GAV

JOHN DANKANICH, MARSHALL’S CENTER CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST, ALSO GAVE A PRESENTATION ABOUT NASA INNOVATION. DANKANICH...

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Spot an Impenetrable Barrier in Space
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Spot an Impenetrable Barrier in Space

Two donuts of seething radiation that surround Earth, called the Van Allen radiation belts, have been found to...

GSFC
NASA image: We Are American Ingenuity
Video
Jun 2, 2021

We Are American Ingenuity

NASA is more than astronauts. We are scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resources specialists,...

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NASA image: STS-32 Earth observation of the western Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 Earth observation of the western Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef

STS032-520-014 (9-20 Jan. 1990) --- STS-32 astronauts took this 70mm scene showing phytoplankton oralgal bloom in...

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NASA image: Stator Blade with Thermal Barrier Testing on Hot Gas Rig
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Apr 23, 1975

Stator Blade with Thermal Barrier Testing on Hot Gas Rig

A 1-foot long stator blade with a thermal coating subjected to intense heat in order to test its strength at the...

GRC
NASA image: SeaWinds - South Georgia Island
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May 7, 2000

SeaWinds - South Georgia Island

NASA SeaWinds instrument on the QuikScat satellite shows winds are blocked by an island mountain barrier on South...

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NASA image: Breaking Barriers: Dorothy J. Vaughan (Narrated by Octavia Spencer)
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Aug 5, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Dorothy J. Vaughan (Narrated by Octavia Spencer)

Dorothy J. Vaughan was a pioneer human computer and visionary who was integral in the expansion of a diverse...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal
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Jun 24, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal
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Jun 24, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal
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Jun 24, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: GRC-2011-C-00369
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Feb 9, 2007

GRC-2011-C-00369

Low Pressure Plasma Thin Film Rig for Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02487
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Mar 13, 2008

GRC-1999-C-02487

Materials and Structures for Extreme Environments - THERMAL BARRIER COATED SUPER ALLOY

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NASA image: GRC-2011-C-00389
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Feb 9, 2007

GRC-2011-C-00389

Low Pressure Plasma Thin Film Rig for Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2011-C-00386
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Feb 9, 2007

GRC-2011-C-00386

Low Pressure Plasma Thin Film Rig for Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings

GRC
NASA image: NASA Minute: Aug. 15, 2025
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Aug 15, 2025

NASA Minute: Aug. 15, 2025

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy joined President Trump at the White House for the signing of an Executive Order...

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02488
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-02488

BURNER RIG TESTS IN BOTH HEATING AND COOLING POSITIONS - THERMAL BARRIER COATED SUPER ALLOY - HOT

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02483
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-02483

BURNER RIG TESTS IN BOTH HEATING AND COOLING POSITIONS - RADOME CERAMIC MISSILE - EROSION RIG - THERMAL BARRIER...

GRC
NASA image: Warm Rivers Play Role in Arctic Sea Ice Melt
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Mar 5, 2014

Warm Rivers Play Role in Arctic Sea Ice Melt

Beaufort Sea surface temperatures where Canada Mackenzie River discharges into the Arctic Ocean, measured by NASA...

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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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