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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: Western United States and Southwestern Canada
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May 15, 2003

Western United States and Southwestern Canada

This natural-color image from NASA Terra spacecraft captures the beauty of the western United States and Canada.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 14, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e007765 (03/14/2016) --- Using special cameras and Chronophotography aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1363
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The fog clears from the turn basin as the morning sky turns blue over NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1362
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising higher in the morning sky, the sun puts a glow on the fog rising from the turn basin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1360
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun rising over the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1361
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1361

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pelican is silhouetted against the rosy dawn sky as morning fog floats over the turn basin...

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NASA image: Grand Swirls from NASA's Hubble
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Dec 8, 2017

Grand Swirls from NASA's Hubble

This new Hubble image shows NGC 1566, a beautiful galaxy located approximately 40 million light-years away in the...

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NASA image: Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster
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Oct 12, 2015

Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster

NGC 4639 is a beautiful example of a type of galaxy known as a barred spiral. It lies over 70 million light-years...

GSFC
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Apr 4, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-43366 (4 April 2003) --- This view featuring Baitoushan Volcano, China and North Korea, was photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Mar 10, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-16597 (10 March 2007) --- Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: The White Cliffs of "Rover"
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Jun 15, 2017

The White Cliffs of "Rover"

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is reminiscent of the rugged and open terrain of a stark...

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NASA image: Machu Picchu, Peru
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Jul 31, 2002

Machu Picchu, Peru

The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic...

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NASA image: Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea

NASA image acquired August 31, 2010 To see a detail of this image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/4971318856/ In...

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NASA image: Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea [Detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton Bloom in the Barents Sea [Detail]

NASA image acquired August 31, 2010 To see the full view of this image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/4970549945...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Elegant Spiral Hiding a Hungry Monster
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Elegant Spiral Hiding a Hungry Monster

NGC 4639 is a beautiful example of a type of galaxy known as a barred spiral. It lies over 70 million light-years...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Peers at the Heart of a Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Peers at the Heart of a Spiral Galaxy

This new Hubble image is centered on NGC 5793, a spiral galaxy over 150 million light-years away in the...

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NASA image: Quesst Overland (Green)
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Mar 10, 2014

Quesst Overland (Green)

Aerial view cityscape from airplane at summer

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NASA image: Hubble Gazes at a Cosmic Megamaser
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Gazes at a Cosmic Megamaser

This galaxy has a far more exciting and futuristic classification than most — it hosts a megamaser. Megamasers are...

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Audio
Jul 18, 2025

HWHAP Ep393 Crew-11

Ep393_Crew-11 Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA Johnson Space Center....

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NASA image: The Day the Earth Smiled
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Nov 12, 2013

The Day the Earth Smiled

On July 19, 2013, in an event celebrated the world over, NASA's Cassini spacecraft slipped into Saturn's shadow and...

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Audio
Jan 16, 2026

HWHAP Ep407 A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1

Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Audio
Aug 15, 2025

Ep397_The_Art_of_Astronaut_Photography

Ep396_The Art of Astronaut Photography Joseph Zakrzewski Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast...

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Audio
Mar 14, 2025

Ep376_I Want My NASA TV

Ep378_I Want My NASA TV Joseph Zakrzewski (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Audio
Mar 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep375 Crew-10

Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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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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