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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: CSUNSat-1 Team working on their CubeSat at California State University Northridge
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Mar 2, 2015

CSUNSat-1 Team working on their CubeSat at California State University Northridge

CSUNSat-1 Team (Adam Kaplan, James Flynn, Donald Eckels) working on their CubeSat at California State University...

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NASA image: Wildfires in northern California
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Aug 8, 2024

Wildfires in northern California

iss071e462173 (Aug. 8, 2024) --- Wildfires in northern California are pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Wildfires in California, August 17, 2015
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Dec 8, 2017

Wildfires in California, August 17, 2015

Very hot, dry and unstable conditions in California and across the Pacific Northwest add to the challenges facing...

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NASA image: Northern California Fires
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Oct 31, 2017

Northern California Fires

The October fires in Northern California were some of the most destructive in the state's history. The burned area...

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NASA image: The California Current System
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Dec 8, 2017

The California Current System

This February 8, 2016 composite image reveals the complex distribution of phytoplankton in one of Earth's eastern...

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NASA image: X-57 Aircraft Fuselage Arrives in California
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Jul 19, 2016

X-57 Aircraft Fuselage Arrives in California

The Italian Tecnam aircraft fuselage, P2006T, arrived in California and will be integrated with the wing for...

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NASA image: X-57 Aircraft Fuselage Arrives in California
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Jul 19, 2016

X-57 Aircraft Fuselage Arrives in California

Preparations are underway to inspect, weigh and balance the Tecnam fuselage before it heads to Mojave, California,...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Barstow, California
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Barstow, California

This spaceborne radar image shows part of the Mojave Desert in the vicinity of Barstow, California and reveals...

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NASA image: Southern Tip of Baja California, Mexico
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Sep 5, 2008

Southern Tip of Baja California, Mexico

This is an image of the southern portion of the Baja California Peninsula taken by NASA EarthKAM on February 12,...

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NASA image: 70m Antenna at Goldstone, California
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Jul 6, 2008

70m Antenna at Goldstone, California

Night shot of the 70m antenna at Goldstone, California. The parabolic dish is 70m 230 ft. in diameter. The Goldstone...

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NASA image: Hayward Fault, California Interferogram
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Aug 17, 2000

Hayward Fault, California Interferogram

This image of California Hayward fault is an interferogram created using a pair of images taken by ESA ERS-1 and...

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NASA image: Impact of Northern California Fires Seen in New NASA Satellite Image
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Oct 23, 2017

Impact of Northern California Fires Seen in New NASA Satellite Image

As firefighters continue to work toward full containment of the rash of wildfires burning in Northern California, a...

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NASA image: Wind Streaks of Daedalia, Mars, and Amboy, California
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Apr 24, 2000

Wind Streaks of Daedalia, Mars, and Amboy, California

Wind Streaks of Daedalia, Mars, and Amboy, California

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A government Transfer Order for Excess Personal Property is seen framed outside the office of President and CEO,...

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NASA image: Wildfires just northwest of California's Eagle Lake and Honey Lake
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Aug 7, 2024

Wildfires just northwest of California's Eagle Lake and Honey Lake

iss071e439835 (Aug. 7, 2024) --- Wildfires just northwest of California's Eagle Lake and Honey Lake (far left) are...

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NASA image: Fires Rage Near Malibu, California
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires Rage Near Malibu, California

According to the NBCnews.com, Southern California firefighters were battling a growing, brush-fueled wildfire early...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 20, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Media, social media, and NASA Armstrong (then Dryden) Flight Research Center employees and family wait for a press...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

Tires from space shuttle Endeavour's final flight are on display at the California Science Center's, California...

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NASA image: Low clouds in central California
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Dec 8, 2017

Low clouds in central California

Low clouds filled California’s Central Valley in late January, 2015. Such winter fog is considered a common...

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NASA image: MISR Views Southern California
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Aug 9, 2000

MISR Views Southern California

These images from NASATerra satellite are of Southern California acquired on March 14, 2000 during Terra orbit 1273....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft make a final flight over Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: NASA GRACE Sees a Drying California
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Oct 1, 2014

NASA GRACE Sees a Drying California

This trio of images depicts satellite observations of declining water storage in California as seen by NASA Gravity...

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NASA image: Viewing a California Storm
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Mar 11, 2003

Viewing a California Storm

Visible image of a California storm in March, 2003, as seen by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: Wasco, California
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Feb 19, 2013

Wasco, California

Wasco, California advertises itself as the Rose Capital of the World; over 8000 acres are devoted to cultivation of...

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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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