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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.

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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: Canary Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Canary Islands

NASA image acquired December 21, 2011 The rugged landscape of the Canary Islands stood out in sharp contrast to the...

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NASA image: Canary Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Canary Islands

On December 10, 2013 the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Terra satellite flew...

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NASA image: Tenarife Island, Canary Island Archipelago, Atlantic Ocean
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Aug 11, 1991

Tenarife Island, Canary Island Archipelago, Atlantic Ocean

Tenarife Island is one of the most volcanically active of the Canary Island archipelago, Atlantic Ocean, just off...

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NASA image: GEMINI-6 - EARTH-SKY - CANARY ISLANDS - OUTER SPACE
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Dec 16, 1965

GEMINI-6 - EARTH-SKY - CANARY ISLANDS - OUTER SPACE

S65-63150 (16 Dec. 1965) --- Eddies in stratocumulus clouds over the Canary Islands as seen from the Gemini-6...

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NASA image: Lanzarote, Canary Islands
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Jan 6, 2017

Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Lanzarote is the easternmost of the Canary Islands, 125 km off the coast of Africa, and is the fourth largest of the...

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NASA image: Canary Island Group and von Karman Cloud Vortices.
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Jun 14, 1991

Canary Island Group and von Karman Cloud Vortices.

STS040-75-003 (5-14 June 1991) --- This image shows several of the Canary Islands, located in the North Atlantic...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Tracks Underwater Volcanic Eruption in Canary Islands
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Nov 2, 2011

NASA Satellite Tracks Underwater Volcanic Eruption in Canary Islands

In July 2011, volcanic tremors began on the Island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands; by September, many tourists...

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NASA image: Lanzarote, Spanish Canary Islands
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Oct 21, 2019

Lanzarote, Spanish Canary Islands

Los Volcanes Natural Park on Lanzarote in the Spanish Canary Islands is serving as a training ground to prepare for...

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NASA image: Cloud vortices off Madeira and Canary Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Cloud vortices off Madeira and Canary Islands

NASA image acquired August 14, 2010 at 14:55 UTC Cloud vortices off Madeira and Canary Islands Satellite: Aqua...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Gets a Birdseye View of Canary Islands Wildfire
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Aug 20, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Gets a Birdseye View of Canary Islands Wildfire

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image, a birdseye view of the Canary Islands wildfire, on Aug. 17, 2012. The...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Teide Volcano
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Teide Volcano

This radar image shows the Teide volcano on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The Canary Islands, part...

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NASA image: STS-41G earth observations
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Oct 8, 1984

STS-41G earth observations

41G-38-084 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- A light, thin cirrus cloud layer partially obscures the island of Gran Canaria in the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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May 13, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-006820 (13 May 2008) --- Isla de la Palma in the Canary Islands is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by Expedition Two crew
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Jun 21, 2001

Earth Observation taken by Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-7710 (21 June 2001) --- Commonly visible cloud vortices hover in the area of the Canary Islands off the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-94 mission
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Apr 12, 2017

Earth observations taken during the STS-94 mission

S94-E-5059 (July 1997) --- Several islands in the Canary chain and the cloud formations that are generally...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 16, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-007900 (16 May 2009) --- A nadir view of cloud vortices in the area of the Canary Islands in the North...

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NASA image: iss070e044302
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Dec 22, 2023

iss070e044302

iss070e044302 (Dec. 22, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured moments after being released...

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NASA image: iss070e044150
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Dec 22, 2023

iss070e044150

iss070e044150 (Dec. 22, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured moments after being released...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 25, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-08259 (25 June 2003) --- This view was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 23, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-017303 (23 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Pettit takes pictures of Earth from the window in Destiny during Expedition Six
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Jan 2, 2003

Pettit takes pictures of Earth from the window in Destiny during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-13988 (2 January 2003) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, holds a...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044581 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044583 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 20, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-23272 (8 June 2006) --- Tenerife Island, Spain is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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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.
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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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