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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: Poyang Lake, China
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Feb 16, 2016

Poyang Lake, China

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Poyang Lake, which was once China largest freshwater lake.

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NASA image: Frozen Lake Quinghai Nanshan, Northern China
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Sep 5, 2008

Frozen Lake Quinghai Nanshan, Northern China

This image from NASA EarthKAM captures almost all of Quinghai, the largest lake in China. It is located in the...

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NASA image: Dongting Lake, China
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Sep 15, 2002

Dongting Lake, China

These images show dramatic change in the water at Dongting Lake in Hunan province, China. A flood crest surged down...

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NASA image: An icy lake in southwestern China's high plateau region
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Dec 13, 2024

An icy lake in southwestern China's high plateau region

iss072e363445 (Dec. 13, 2024) --- An icy lake in southwestern China's high plateau region north of the Himalayas is...

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NASA image: An icy lake in southwestern China's high plateau region
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Dec 13, 2024

An icy lake in southwestern China's high plateau region

iss072e363454 (Dec. 13, 2024) --- An icy lake in southwestern China's high plateau region north of the Himalayas is...

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NASA image: Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks
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Feb 22, 2026

Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks

iss074e0325251 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks and contains both...

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NASA image: Baektu Mountain, China & North Korea
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Jul 14, 2014

Baektu Mountain, China & North Korea

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Baektu Mountain, an active volcano on the border between North Korea and...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens
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Aug 22, 2025

Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens

iss073e0513927 (Aug. 22, 2025) --- Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens and sitting on...

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NASA image: iss047e137096
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May 31, 2016

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ISS047e137096 (06/03/2016) --- This stunning Earth image taken from the International Space Station looks from...

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NASA image: Xiang River runs through the Chinese city of Changsha
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Aug 8, 2024

Xiang River runs through the Chinese city of Changsha

iss071e439833 (Aug. 8, 2024) --- Xiang River runs through the city of Changsha (center) in China's province of...

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NASA image: iss071e673954
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Sep 15, 2024

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iss071e673954 (Sept. 15, 2024) --- West Taijinar salt lake in China is pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expeditino 65 crew
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May 6, 2021

Earth observation taken by the Expeditino 65 crew

iss065e023073 (May 6, 2021) --- A small lake is pictured in Inner Mongolia, China, as the International Space...

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NASA image: iss069e071176
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Aug 20, 2023

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iss069e071176 (Aug. 20, 2023) --- Ka Nasi Lake (lower left) and Ake Kule Lake (upper right), in China's Altai...

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NASA image: EHDC2
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Mar 31, 2023

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iss069e000174 (March 31, 2023) --- Salt lakes in southern China near the Himalayas are pictured by an external high...

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NASA image: EHDC2
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Jan 21, 2022

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iss066e123378 (Jan. 21, 2022) --- Xuru Co and Deng Reyongcuo, two lakes in southern China just north of the...

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NASA image: iss070e031373
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Nov 28, 2023

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iss070e031373 (Nov. 28, 2023) --- Rivers and lakes are surrounded by villages in the south-central portion of China...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Oct 8, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e444007 (Oct. 8, 2021) --- Heaven Lake rests in the crater of the active volcano Paektu Mountain that lies on...

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NASA image: iss064e011823
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Dec 11, 2020

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iss064e011823 (Dec. 11, 2020) --- Snow-covered mountains along the Kazakhstan-China border, including Sayram Lake at...

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NASA image: iss067e344813
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Sep 5, 2022

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iss067e344813 (Sept. 5, 2022) --- A portion of the Tanggula Mountains near Hala Lake in western China is pictured...

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NASA image: Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan seen from STS-59

STS059-209-081 (9-20 April 1994) --- Lake Balkhash, in eastern Kazakhstan, is some 300 miles long. The lake, frozen...

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NASA image: iss070e097638
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Feb 11, 2024

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iss070e097638 (Feb. 11, 2024) --- The Himalayas, separating the Indian subcontinent from China, home to the South...

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NASA image: iss069e000989
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Apr 6, 2023

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iss069e000989 (April 6, 2023) --- An icy Qinghai Lake (right) and Longyang Gorge Reservoir (top center) in southern...

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NASA image: Changsha area showing Tung Ting Lake region photographed during MA-9 22 orbit
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May 16, 1963

Changsha area showing Tung Ting Lake region photographed during MA-9 22 orbit

S63-06438 (15-16 May 1963) --- Changsha area in China, showing Tung Ting lake region, as photographed from the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 2, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-503-061 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Lakes Balkhash and Alakol, southern uplands of Kazakhstan, central Asia. The...

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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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