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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: Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
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Apr 29, 1990

Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

One of the driest regions on Earth, the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa (23.0N, 15.0E) lies adjacent to the Atlantic...

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NASA image: Sand Dunes, Namibia
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Nov 1, 2011

Sand Dunes, Namibia

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Northern Namibia, known for its widespread bare and sinuous parallel...

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NASA image: Namibia Dunes
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Mar 25, 2021

Namibia Dunes

In central Namibia are long straight dunes along the western edge of the Kalahari Desert. Farmers and ranchers wage...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise above Namibia in Africa
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Jan 16, 2025

An orbital sunrise above Namibia in Africa

An orbital sunrise illuminates the cloud tops in this photograph from the International Space Station as it soared...

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NASA image: Namib Desert, Namibia
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Nov 5, 2013

Namib Desert, Namibia

This image, acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows the Namib Desert, a coastal desert in southern Africa. This...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Namibia Sand Dunes
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Apr 27, 2000

Space Radar Image of Namibia Sand Dunes

This spaceborne radar image shows part of the vast Namib Sand Sea on the west coast of southern Africa, just...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (23.0S, 14.0E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: Brandburg Prominance, Namibia, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Brandburg Prominance, Namibia, Africa

STS054-151-009 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- This large format camera's view shows the circular volcanic structure of the...

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NASA image: Fog Bank, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
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Dec 1, 1991

Fog Bank, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Fog is the only source of moisture for desert dwelling animals and plants living in the Namib Desert sand dune...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (19.5S, 11.5E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: Roter Kamm Impact Crater in Namibia
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Nov 13, 1996

Roter Kamm Impact Crater in Namibia

This space radar image shows the Roter Kamm impact crater in southwest Namibia. The crater rim is seen in the lower...

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NASA image: Earth observations of Namibia taken during the STS-97 mission
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Jan 19, 2001

Earth observations of Namibia taken during the STS-97 mission

STS097-717-089 (December 2000) --- Sossus Vlei, Namibia, was photographed by one the STS-97 astronauts using a...

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NASA image: LDEF Retrieval over the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
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Jan 20, 1990

LDEF Retrieval over the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

STS032-85-029 (12 Jan. 1990) --- (ORIENT PHOTO WITH COLUMBIA'S CARGO BAY IN LOWER CENTER). This 70mm frame was taken...

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NASA image: Namibia's Brandberg Massif appears as a nearly perfect circular formation
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Feb 24, 2026

Namibia's Brandberg Massif appears as a nearly perfect circular formation

iss074e0325203 (Feb. 24, 2026) --- Namibia's Brandberg Massif, near the center of the photograph, appears as a...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Namib Desert in Southern Namib
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Namib Desert in Southern Namib

This is a C-band, VV polarization radar image of the Namib desert in southern Namibia, near the coast of South West...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Apr 5, 2015

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

Earth observation taken during day pass by the Expedition 43 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss069e086612
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Sep 11, 2023

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iss069e086612 (Sept. 11, 2023) --- The Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of Namibia on the African continent is...

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NASA image: Expedition 47 earth observation composite
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Mar 30, 2016

Expedition 47 earth observation composite

Expedition 47 Earth observation composite created with iss047e028742 - iss047e028744 135A2099 – 135A2101 Unique...

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NASA image: iss067e033271
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Apr 24, 2022

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iss067e033271 (April 24, 2022) --- The Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of the African nation of Namibia is...

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NASA image: iss067e187073
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Jul 14, 2022

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iss067e187073 (July 14, 2022) --- The Namib Desert on Namibia's Atlantic coast is pictured from the International...

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NASA image: iss067e187067
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Jul 14, 2022

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iss067e187067 (July 14, 2022) --- The Namib Desert on Namibia's Atlantic coast is pictured from the International...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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May 13, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e061447 (May 13, 2019) --- The Namib Desert on the Atlantic Coast of Namibia is photographed from an altitude...

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NASA image: iss068e068975
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Mar 6, 2023

iss068e068975

iss068e068975 (March 6, 2023) --- The International Space Station orbits 264 miles above the Atlantic Ocean off the...

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NASA image: iss062e103100
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Mar 20, 2020

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iss062e103100 (March 20, 2020) --- The Orange River empties into the Atlantic Ocean and separates the nations of...

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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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