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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: Gaza Strip and the Mediterranean Sea from the Shuttle KidSat Camera
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Jan 22, 1997

Gaza Strip and the Mediterranean Sea from the Shuttle KidSat Camera

This image from NASA Kidsat electronic still camera was requested by Buist Academy for the purpose of studying the...

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NASA image: Venice, Italy & the Alps from the Shuttle KidSat Camera
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Jan 22, 1997

Venice, Italy & the Alps from the Shuttle KidSat Camera

This image from NASA KidSat spans the region of Venetia from the city of Venice, Italy, on the coast of the Adriatic...

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NASA image: Map of northern Sumatra, Indonesia
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Oct 3, 1997

Map of northern Sumatra, Indonesia

This map corresponds to NASA KidSat image MET 00215424 of the northern regions of Sumatra that was captured on...

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NASA image: Smoke over Lake Toba, Indonesia
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Oct 3, 1997

Smoke over Lake Toba, Indonesia

As the Space Shuttle Atlantis flew over the Indonesian archipelago on Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997, middle school...

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NASA image: Kidsat image of Sumatra, Indonesia & map
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Oct 3, 1997

Kidsat image of Sumatra, Indonesia & map

Middle school students across the country photographed the fires and smoke over southern Sumatra from a camera...

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NASA image: ProShare teleconferencing with KIDSAT participants
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Feb 27, 1997

ProShare teleconferencing with KIDSAT participants

STS081-378-012 (12-22 January 1997) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, mission specialist, looks at digital still photo...

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NASA image: KidSat earth observation images taken during STS-76 mission
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Apr 30, 1996

KidSat earth observation images taken during STS-76 mission

STS076-E-05264 (22-31 March 1996) --- STS-76 KidSat Earth View (Morocco)

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NASA image: KidSat earth observation images taken during STS-76 mission
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Apr 30, 1996

KidSat earth observation images taken during STS-76 mission

STS076-E-05275 (22-31 March 1996) --- STS-76 KidSat Earth View (Canada)

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NASA image: KidSat, view of setup and Rick Searfoss in flight deck
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Apr 19, 1996

KidSat, view of setup and Rick Searfoss in flight deck

STS076-315-003 (22-31 March 1996) --- Onboard the aft flight deck of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: KidSat earth observations taken during STS-85
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Feb 10, 1997

KidSat earth observations taken during STS-85

S81E5015 (13 January 1997) --- An Electronic Still Camera (ESC), mounted in the Space Shuttle Atlantis' aft flight...

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NASA image: Mosaic image of fires in Indonesia
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Oct 3, 1997

Mosaic image of fires in Indonesia

Middle school students across the country photographed the fires and smoke over southern Sumatra from a camera...

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NASA image: Sumatra, Indonesia
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Oct 3, 1997

Sumatra, Indonesia

Middle school students across the country photographed the fires and smoke over southern Sumatra from a camera...

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NASA image: Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
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Oct 3, 1997

Southern Sumatra, Indonesia

Middle school students across the country photographed the fires and smoke over southern Sumatra from a camera...

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NASA image: STS-81 commander Baker at aft flight deck window with camera
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Jan 13, 1997

STS-81 commander Baker at aft flight deck window with camera

STS081-E-05126 (13 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Michael A. Baker, mission commander, uses a 35mm camera to photograph a...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc134
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Jan 12, 1997

KSC-97pc134

STS-81 Mission Specialist Marsha S. Ivins gets a helping hand from a suit technician as she prepares to don 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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