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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: Pacific Coast of Southern California including Los Angeles and San Diego
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Feb 1, 1974

Pacific Coast of Southern California including Los Angeles and San Diego

SL4-142-4542 (November 1973-February 1974) --- An oblique view of the Pacific Coast of Southern California,...

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NASA image: Marine Layer Clouds off the California Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

Marine Layer Clouds off the California Coast

NASA image acquired September 27, 2012 On September 27, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)...

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NASA image:  SWOT Monitors Warming Waters Off California Coast
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Sep 19, 2023

SWOT Monitors Warming Waters Off California Coast

This data visualization image above shows sea surface heights off the northern California coast in August 2023 as...

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NASA image: Natural Oil Seepage Off California Coast
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Dec 13, 2021

Natural Oil Seepage Off California Coast

An oil slick from naturally occurring oil seeps off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. The NASA-NOAA Marine Oil...

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NASA image: Coast of Isla Cerralvo, Baja, California as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Coast of Isla Cerralvo, Baja, California as seen from STS-62

STS062-153-226 (4-18 March 1994) --- Though it did not reproduce well, this photo gives scientific information to...

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NASA image: Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3436 (March 1969) --- Los Angeles-Long Beach area of southern California, as photographed from the Apollo 9...

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NASA image: ED05-0234-28
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Nov 16, 2005

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General Atomics' uninhabited Altair flew a NOAA/NASA coastal mapping, mammal observation and marine monitoring...

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NASA image: ED05-0234-13
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Nov 16, 2005

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General Atomics' uninhabited Altair flew a NOAA/NASA coastal mapping, mammal observation and marine monitoring...

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NASA image: ED05-0234-19
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Nov 16, 2005

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General Atomics' uninhabited Altair flew a NOAA/NASA coastal mapping, mammal observation and marine monitoring...

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NASA image: Southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 12, 1968

Southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

This view of southern California as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during its 18th revolution of the earth....

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-73
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Oct 20, 1993

Earth observations during STS-73

STS058-74-000R (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- A broad view westward along the Colorado River from just below Glen Canyon...

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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: Artist Concept of U.S.-European Jason-3 Ocean Altimetry Satellite over California
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May 23, 2013

Artist Concept of U.S.-European Jason-3 Ocean Altimetry Satellite over California

Artist concept of the U.S.-European Jason-3 spacecraft over the California coast. Jason-3 will precisely measure the...

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NASA image: iss055e023287
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Apr 15, 2018

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iss055e023287 (April 15, 2018) --- Mexico, Baja California and the southern coast of the state of California are...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 46 crew
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Jan 28, 2016

Earth observation taken by Expedition 46 crew

ISS046e026252 (01/28/2016) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra aboard the International Space Station tweeted this night...

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NASA image: iss071e479858
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Aug 13, 2024

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iss071e479858 (Aug. 13, 2024) --- The Mexican states of Baja California and Baja California Sur are in between the...

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NASA image: iss066e161042
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Mar 10, 2022

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iss066e161042 (March 10, 2022) --- The International Space Station orbits into a dawn 261 miles above a cloudy...

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NASA image: SpX-14 Dragon in position for release
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May 5, 2018

SpX-14 Dragon in position for release

iss055e057155 (May 5, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: iss060e021205
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Aug 1, 2019

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iss060e021205 (AUg. 1, 2019) --- Interstate 5 is 1,381 miles long and starts at the southern U.S. border town of San...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002116 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Pilot Mike Fincke waves to officials at...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002115 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002117 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Commander Zena Cardman waves to officials at...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002114 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov waves to...

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NASA image: iss070e022731
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Nov 11, 2023

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iss070e022731 (Nov. 11, 2023) --- The sun's first rays begin illuminating Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from...

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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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