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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: Las Vegas Lake Mead Timelapse, 1972-2013
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Mar 5, 2012

Las Vegas Lake Mead Timelapse, 1972-2013

Timelapse animation of Lake Mead and the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1972-2013, as captured by Landsat sensors....

GSFC
NASA image: Lake Mead, 2021
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Jun 22, 2021

Lake Mead, 2021

Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the US, has fallen to its lowest level ever. The water is a major source for...

JPL
NASA image: Lake Mead and Drought
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Jul 20, 2015

Lake Mead and Drought

Lake Mead supplies water for Arizona, California, Mexico, and other western states. On June 23, the water level fell...

JPL
NASA image: Lake Mead, NV
Image
Jun 22, 1973

Lake Mead, NV

SL2-03-192 (22 June 1973) --- Lake Mead, Nevada, (36.0N, 114.5E) where the water from the Colorado River empties...

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NASA image: Lake Mead-2022
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May 26, 2022

Lake Mead-2022

Lake Mead, America's largest reservoir, on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, has shrunk to historic...

JPL
NASA image: View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab
Image
Aug 1, 1973

View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab

SL3-28-059 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area as photographed...

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NASA image: Las Vegas Lake Mead Close Up Timelapse, 1972-2013
Video
Mar 5, 2012

Las Vegas Lake Mead Close Up Timelapse, 1972-2013

What Doesn't Stay in Vegas? Sprawl. This image series shows the desert city's massive growth spurt since 1972. The...

GSFC
NASA image: Lake Powell
Image
Sep 20, 2007

Lake Powell

The white ring around Lake Powell tells the story. The surface is down 98 feet. This is critical, because Powell,...

JPL
NASA image: Skylab 3,Earth view,Grand Canyon
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Aug 20, 2007

Skylab 3,Earth view,Grand Canyon

SL3-122-2581 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3 Earth view of the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead and Kaibab. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada, California
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Sep 30, 1994

Sierra Nevada, California

STS068-267-097 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- An extensive view eastward from the irrigated San Joaquin Valley...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew
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Apr 23, 2013

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew

ISS035-E-027434 (23 April 2013) --- One of the Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-90 mission
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Apr 19, 1998

Earth observations taken during STS-90 mission

STS090-756-046 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A 70mm view of the Las Vegas, Nevada area, including the western-most tip...

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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: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Nov 16, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-042846 (16 Nov. 2011) --- Parts of the U.S. and Mexico are seen in this image photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 9, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-014071 (9 Sept. 2010) --- This striking panoramic view of the southwestern USA and Pacific Ocean is an...

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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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