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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: Durham, North Carolina, Students Study Martian Volcanism
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Mar 25, 2008

Durham, North Carolina, Students Study Martian Volcanism

Durham, North Carolina, Students Study Martian Volcanism

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NASA image: North Carolina as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

North Carolina as seen from STS-58

STS058-100-073 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- An unusually clear, northwestward view of central North Carolina shows the...

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NASA image: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina area as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 12, 1969

Cape Hatteras, North Carolina area as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-20-3128 (3-13 March 1969) --- Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, area as photographed from the Apollo 9 spacecraft...

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NASA image: North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York area as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 12, 1969

North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York area as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-20-3126 (3-13 March 1969) --- Oblique view of the U.S. South Atlantic coastal area as photographed from the...

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NASA image: Mixing Waters and Moving Ships off the North Carolina Coast
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Sep 13, 2001

Mixing Waters and Moving Ships off the North Carolina Coast

These images of mixing waters and moving ships off the North Carolina Coast were acquired by NASA Terra satellite on...

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NASA image: iss065m261931539_Expedition_65_Education_Inflight_with_Morehead_Planetarium_University_North_Carolina_210712
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Jul 12, 2021

iss065m261931539_Expedition_65_Education_Inflight_with_Morehead_Planetarium_University_North_Carolina_210712

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH NORTH CAROLINA STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction
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Dec 21, 2020

Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction

Jupiter, left, and Saturn, right, are seen after sunset above Jordan Lake during the “great conjunction” where the...

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NASA image: Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction
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Dec 21, 2020

Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction

Jupiter, left, and Saturn, right, are seen during the “great conjunction” where the two planets appear a tenth of a...

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NASA image: Marshburn talks to kids in North Carolina
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Feb 5, 2013

Marshburn talks to kids in North Carolina

ISS034-E-040247 (5 Feb. 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Tom...

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NASA image: Mod-1 Wind Turbine at Boone, North Carolina
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Jun 23, 1979

Mod-1 Wind Turbine at Boone, North Carolina

A Mod-1 2000-kilowatt wind turbine designed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

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NASA image: Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina
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May 15, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina

iss073e0080280 (May 15, 2025) --- This nebula-like formation is actually lightning illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina
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May 15, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina

iss073e0080625 (May 15, 2025) --- This nebula-like formation is actually lightning illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina
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May 15, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina

iss073e0080327 (May 15, 2025) --- This nebula-like formation is actually lightning illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina
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May 15, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina

iss073e0081060 (May 15, 2025) --- This nebula-like formation is actually lightning illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - North Carolina
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - North Carolina

Vertical Earth Observation taken by the Apollo 9 crew. View is of North Carolina including Cape Lookout and Pamilco...

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NASA image: SeaWinds Radar Stares Into The Eye Of Angry Hurricane Floyd
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Sep 16, 1999

SeaWinds Radar Stares Into The Eye Of Angry Hurricane Floyd

NASA SeaWinds radar instrument eyed the center of a massive hurricane -- Floyd -- as it ripped past Georgia and the...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Tribute
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May 20, 2013

Sally Ride Tribute

Student dancers from the North Carolina School of the Arts dance "Jordan" from Sweet Fields, Choreographed by Twayle...

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NASA image: ATD-2 Field Demonstration Reduces Carbon Dioxide Emissions
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Nov 23, 2021

ATD-2 Field Demonstration Reduces Carbon Dioxide Emissions

A silent video highlighting the decrease of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions during the ATD-2 field demonstration at...

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NASA image: GPM Sees Hurricane Matthew's Life Cycle
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Oct 17, 2016

GPM Sees Hurricane Matthew's Life Cycle

Hurricane Matthew dropped a lot of rain, caused flooding and deaths in the state of North Carolina. Flooding is...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Views Hurricane Sandy
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Oct 29, 2012

NASA CloudSat Views Hurricane Sandy

NASA CloudSat passed over Sandy at 10:32 a.m. EDT on Oct. 27, 2012. Light to moderate precipitation associated with...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Instrument Images April 16, 2011 Severe Storm/Tornado Outbreak
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Apr 18, 2011

NASA AIRS Instrument Images April 16, 2011 Severe Storm/Tornado Outbreak

NASA Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of the storms on April 16, 2011 showing very cold, high cloud tops of...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Sees Cloud Heights at Top of Hurricane Irene
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Aug 27, 2011

NASA MISR Sees Cloud Heights at Top of Hurricane Irene

NASA Terra spacecraft passed over Hurricane Irene while it was just north of the Bahamas on Aug. 25, 2011. At the...

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NASA image: Space Station Crew Answers Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Student Questions - Sept. 13, 2023
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Sep 13, 2023

Space Station Crew Answers Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Student Questions - Sept. 13, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Frank Rubio of NASA and Andreas Mogensen of...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli Answers North Carolina Student Questions - Jan. 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024

Expedition 70 Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli Answers North Carolina Student Questions - Jan. 9, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli discussed living and...

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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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