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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: Entire Island of Crete
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Jun 22, 1973

Entire Island of Crete

SL2-05-364 (22 June 1973) --- Lying in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the entire Island of Crete (35.0N, 25.0E) can...

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NASA image: The Greek Island, Crete
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Sep 19, 2024

The Greek Island, Crete

iss071e700011 (Sept. 19, 2024) -- The largest of the Greek islands, Crete, was photographed from the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 22, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-018562 (22 July 2011) --- Island of Crete, Greece is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: iss056e073506
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Jul 2, 2018

iss056e073506

iss056e073506 (July 2, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured approaching the International Space...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE
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Jul 17, 2024

The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE

iss071e384199 (July 17, 2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE, is used to grapple...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

STS-61A earth observations

61A-200-046 (30 Oct--6 Nov 1985) --- A low-sun angle view of the eastern Mediterranean Sea showing the east tip of...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 22, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-707-013 (15-24 May 1997) --- As photographed from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis, this 70mm scene...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 3, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-033303 (3 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped over the Mediterranean Sea
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped over the Mediterranean Sea

During STS-56, the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy 201 (SPARTAN-201), a freeflying payload,...

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NASA image: City lights outline the Mediterranean Sea coast
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May 22, 2025

City lights outline the Mediterranean Sea coast

iss073e0312086 (May 22, 2025) --- At top left, the city lights of Benghazi, Libya, arc downward toward the glow of...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 28, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-732-093 (19-29 May 1996) --- This high oblique perspective from the Space Shuttle Endeavour shows the Dead...

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NASA image: Santorini, Greece
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Jul 21, 2001

Santorini, Greece

This ASTER image of Santorini was acquired on November 21, 2000 and covers an area of 18 by 18 km. The eruption of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 20, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005037 (19 April 2008) --- Santorini Volcano, Greece is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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