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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: Twin Otter Aircraft
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Jun 25, 2015

Twin Otter Aircraft

Aircraft mechanics reposition the Twin Otter after a research flight. The aircraft was used to gather data from Lake...

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NASA image: GRC-1994-C-04159
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Sep 23, 1994

GRC-1994-C-04159

NASA aircraft DC-9 microgravity plane performs it's first test parabolas over Lake Erie. This was photographed by...

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NASA image: Detroit, MI, Toledo, OH and Lake Erie
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Jun 22, 1973

Detroit, MI, Toledo, OH and Lake Erie

SL2-05-390 (22 June 1973) --- Greater Detroit (42.0N, 82.5W) is located at the southeastern border of Michigan on...

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NASA image: Lake St. Clair, US and Canada
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May 23, 2019

Lake St. Clair, US and Canada

Lake St. Clair connects Lake Huron, via the St. Clair River, to Lake Erie, via the Detroit River. It is named after...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 22, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-710-098 (15-24 May 1997) --- A rare view of the Great Lakes captured in one frame. The Great Lakes region is...

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NASA image: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Ohio
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May 30, 2025

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Ohio

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area is in northwest Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie. It is internationally known for...

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NASA image: Venus Transit Event
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus Transit Event

Beautiful skies prevailed on the evening of the Venus Transit when NASA Glenn brought telescopes to Edgewater Park...

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-03707
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Aug 6, 2010

GRC-2014-C-03707

Pre-Flight Check Out of Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA in preparation for the Lake Erie Algal Bloom...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-27871 (28 May 2006) --- Considerable sunglint emphasizes features on Lake Erie in this image photographed...

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NASA image: iss073e0000460
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Apr 22, 2025

iss073e0000460

iss073e0000460 (April 22, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off the freshwater Lake St. Clair, sits in between Lake...

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NASA image: The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada
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Apr 22, 2025

The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada

iss073e0000553 (April 22, 2025) --- The freshwater Lake St. Clair rests in between Detroit, Michigan (left), and...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-013202 (4 July 2011) --- This nadir view from the International Space Station, flying at an altitude of...

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NASA image: iss064e051420
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Apr 2, 2021

iss064e051420

iss064e051420 (April 2, 2021) --- The Detroit River, pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 264...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-013201 (4 July 2011) --- This nadir view from the International Space Station, flying at an altitude of...

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NASA image: iss071e000004
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Apr 6, 2024

iss071e000004

iss071e000004 (April 7, 2024) --- Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Erie figure prominently in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: iss059e090279
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Jun 3, 2019

iss059e090279

iss059e090279 (June 3, 2019) --- Lakes Erie and St. Clair and the cities of Detroit, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio are...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
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Jan 5, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew

ISS046e005404 (01/05/2016) --- The glittering lights of the American Midwest illuminate the Earth in this...

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NASA image: Lake Chad, Chad, Africa
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Apr 29, 1990

Lake Chad, Chad, Africa

Africa's Lake Chad where the borders of Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon merge (13.0N, 14.0E) has been undergoing...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Apr 29, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-05624 (29 April 2007) --- The Niagara River, eastern end of Lake Erie and western end of Lake Ontario are...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-27872 (28 May 2006) --- Considerable sunglint emphasizes features on Lake Erie in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Detroit, Michigan, sits on the banks of the Detroit River
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Sep 26, 2025

Detroit, Michigan, sits on the banks of the Detroit River

iss073e0814049 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- Detroit, Michigan, sits on the banks of the Detroit River, which connects Lake...

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NASA image: OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 25, 2010

OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-011670 (25 May 2010) --- Backdropped over parts of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario, space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
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Aug 24, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-035635 (24 Aug. 2013) --- Plankton bloom and Lake Ontario are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: T-34C Mentor aircraft
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Aug 19, 2016

T-34C Mentor aircraft

NASA Glenn Research Pilot Jim Demers flies the T-34C Mentor aircraft. When NASA scientists study Great Lakes algal...

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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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