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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: ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS HERITAGE MONTH
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May 31, 2016

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS HERITAGE MONTH

BO THAO-URABE, A MEMBER OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S COMMISSION ON ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS, SPOKE TO...

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NASA image: ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
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May 31, 2016

ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

BRIAN BAE, EV41, AND JOHN EARL BROWN, U.S. ARMY, CONDUCT KENDO DEMONSTRATION AT ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC...

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NASA image: Henderson Island, South Pacific
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Jun 15, 2017

Henderson Island, South Pacific

Uninhabited Henderson Island is part of the United Kingdom's Pitcairn Islands group in the South Pacific. According...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 2021 Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service
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May 21, 2021

NASA Astronauts Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 2021 Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service

Each May, NASA commemorates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to recognize the significant...

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NASA image: Hawaiian Island Archipelago
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Oct 3, 1988

Hawaiian Island Archipelago

STS026-43-082 (29 Sept. - 3 Oct. 1988) --- This 70mm northerly oriented frame over the Pacific Ocean features the...

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NASA image: Volcanoes, Central Java, Indonesia
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Aug 8, 1992

Volcanoes, Central Java, Indonesia

The island of Java (8.0S, 112.0E), perhaps better than any other, illustrates the volcanic origin of Pacific Island...

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NASA image: MSFC AANHPI event
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May 10, 2023

MSFC AANHPI event

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center welcomed Dr. Mamoru “Mark” Mohri, former NASDA astronaut and the first Japanese...

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NASA image: Mt. Pinatubo Volcano - Post Eruption, Luzon, Philippines
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Aug 8, 1992

Mt. Pinatubo Volcano - Post Eruption, Luzon, Philippines

Mt. Pinatubo on the island of Luzon (15.0N, 120.0E) erupted catastrophically in June 1991 after over 600 years of...

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NASA image: Sunglint in South Western Pacific Ocean
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Jul 24, 1975

Sunglint in South Western Pacific Ocean

AST-19-1555 (24 July 1975) --- A sunglint in the South Western Pacific Ocean, as photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: Shaded relief, color as height, Fiji
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Feb 21, 2000

Shaded relief, color as height, Fiji

The Sovereign Democratic Republic of the Fiji Islands, commonly known as Fiji, is an independent nation consisting...

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NASA image: Raikoke Island, Kuril Islands
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Jul 1, 2019

Raikoke Island, Kuril Islands

Raikoke volcanic island is near the center of the Kuril Islands in the Sea of Okhotsk in the northwest Pacific...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Santa Cruz Island, California
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Santa Cruz Island, California

This space radar image shows the rugged topography of Santa Cruz Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park...

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NASA image: Home Reef, South Pacific
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Nov 9, 2006

Home Reef, South Pacific

In the South Pacific, south of Late Island along the Tofua volcanic arc in Tonga, a new volcanic island Home Reef is...

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NASA image: Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea, French Polynesia, Landsat and SIR-C Images   Compared to SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Jan 6, 2005

Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea, French Polynesia, Landsat and SIR-C Images Compared to SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height

Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea top to bottom are Polynesian Islands about 220 kilometers 135 miles west-northwest of...

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NASA image: View of portion of South Island, New Zealand as seen from Skylab
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Dec 22, 1973

View of portion of South Island, New Zealand as seen from Skylab

SL4-137-3700 (22 Dec. 1973) --- A near vertical view of a portion of South Island, New Zealand, as see from the...

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NASA image: Visible Together: An AANHPI Conversation with NASA
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May 17, 2023

Visible Together: An AANHPI Conversation with NASA

NASA's Jonny Kim and Anita Dey sit down with historian Brian Odom to discuss how NASA is making the Asian American...

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NASA image: Ambae Island, Vanuatu South Pacific
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Dec 9, 2005

Ambae Island, Vanuatu South Pacific

The recently active volcano Mt. Manaro is the dominant feature in this shaded relief image of Ambae Island, part of...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew
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Sep 27, 2012

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew

ISS033-E-007873 (27 Sept. 2012) --- Wake Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 33 crew...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module
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Aug 6, 2024

The Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module

iss071e439629 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Still in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space...

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NASA image: Okinawa, Japan
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Aug 11, 1991

Okinawa, Japan

The southern half of the island of Okinawa, Japan (26.5N, 128.0E) can be seen in this nearly cloud free view....

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NASA image: Island of Timor, Indonesia
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Nov 27, 1989

Island of Timor, Indonesia

This almost totally cloud free, photo of the island of Timor, Indonesia (9.0S, 125.0E) illustrates the volcanic...

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NASA image: Distant Mt. Fuji, Island of Honshu Japan
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Nov 1, 1992

Distant Mt. Fuji, Island of Honshu Japan

This distant view of Mt. Fuji, on the main home island of Honshu, Japan (34.0N, 139.0E) was taken from about 450...

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NASA image: iss068e025397
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Nov 28, 2022

iss068e025397

iss068e025397 (Nov. 28, 2022) --- The peak of La Cumbre Volcano on Ecuador's Fernandina Island, part of the...

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NASA image: iss063e040531
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Jul 6, 2020

iss063e040531

iss063e040531 (July 6, 2020) --- Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, was pictured on the island of Hawaii...

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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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