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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: A Pivotal Moment
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Jul 8, 2011

A Pivotal Moment

A Pivotal Moment

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NASA image: Sand Dunes and Center-Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia
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Sep 5, 2008

Sand Dunes and Center-Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia

This image from NASA EarthKAM shows pivot irrigation near the city of As Sulayyil Sulayel, Saudi Arabia. The edge of...

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NASA image: Center-pivot irrigation systems in southern Egypt
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Feb 1, 2026

Center-pivot irrigation systems in southern Egypt

iss074e0247459 (Feb. 1, 2026) --- Large-scale agricultural projects (right) in southern Egypt near the Sudan...

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NASA image: Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia
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May 23, 2013

Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is drilling for a resource possibly more precious than oil. Over the last 24 years, it has tapped...

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NASA image: Irrigated Agriculture, Saudi Arabia
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Jan 20, 1990

Irrigated Agriculture, Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, center-pivot, swing-arm irrigated agriculture complexes such as the one imaged at Jabal Tuwayq...

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NASA image: Wadi As-Sirhan, Saudi Arabia
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Jul 9, 2012

Wadi As-Sirhan, Saudi Arabia

Acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft on in 2011, this image shows the Wadi As-Sirhan Basin in northwest Saudi Arabia,...

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NASA image: Observing a Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Observing a Rover Pivot Test

Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg and Joseph Carsten watch motions of a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Preparing for Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Preparing for Rover Pivot Test

In this view from behind a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., the rear wheels of the...

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NASA image: Al Jowf, Saudi Arabia
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Jul 6, 2020

Al Jowf, Saudi Arabia

In the Al Jowf Province in northwestern Saudi Arabia, mining of fossil ground water has created an enormous...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Oct 28, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-05266 (28 October 2004) --- The Al Khufrah Oasis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 10...

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NASA image: Jon Olansen Highlights Gateway's Role at EAA AirVenture 2024
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Jul 26, 2024

Jon Olansen Highlights Gateway's Role at EAA AirVenture 2024

jsc2024e055771 (July 26, 2024) -- Dr. Jon Olansen engages the audience at the Theater in the Woods during "The...

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NASA image: Dionne Hernandez-Lugo Highlights Gateway's Role in Artemis
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Jul 25, 2024

Dionne Hernandez-Lugo Highlights Gateway's Role in Artemis

jsc2024e055753 (July 25, 2024) -- Dionne Hernandez-Lugo of the Gateway Program speaks about the pivotal role Gateway...

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NASA image: Dionne Hernandez-Lugo Highlights Gateway's Role in Artemis
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Jul 25, 2024

Dionne Hernandez-Lugo Highlights Gateway's Role in Artemis

jsc2024e055754 (July 25, 2024) -- Dionne Hernandez-Lugo of the Gateway Program speaks about the pivotal role Gateway...

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NASA image: iss057e114766
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Dec 9, 2018

iss057e114766

iss057e114766 (12/9/2018) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alex Gerst is photographed with the...

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NASA image: Nondestructive Inspection
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Apr 23, 2019

Nondestructive Inspection

Engineers Ayrton Jordan (left) and Anthony Milana (right) at the NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las...

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NASA image: STS-117  Rotating Service Structure move
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Jan 30, 2007

STS-117 Rotating Service Structure move

The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A is being moved for the first time in more than a year due to...

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NASA image: Agricultural and Ranching area, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil
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Dec 10, 1990

Agricultural and Ranching area, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil

STS035-73-082 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- This agricultural and ranching area, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil (13.0S, 43.5W) has...

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NASA image: Cairo, Egypt/Nile River viewed from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Cairo, Egypt/Nile River viewed from STS-66 Atlantis

This close-up view of the intensively cultivated Nile River flood plain near Cairo presents a sharp color contrast...

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NASA image: iss057e114765
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Dec 9, 2018

iss057e114765

iss057e114765 (12/9/2018) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alex Gerst is photographed with the...

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NASA image: STS-117  Rotating Service Structure move
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Jan 30, 2007

STS-117 Rotating Service Structure move

The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A has moved for the first time in more than a year due to maintenance...

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NASA image: NASA's Fermi Mission Shows How Luck Favors the Prepared
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Nov 8, 2018

NASA's Fermi Mission Shows How Luck Favors the Prepared

In 2017, NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope played a pivotal role in two important breakthroughs occurring just...

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NASA image: Egypt’s Nile River turns into Lake Nasser at the Aswan High Dam
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Feb 16, 2026

Egypt’s Nile River turns into Lake Nasser at the Aswan High Dam

iss074e0315952 (Feb. 16, 2026) --- Egypt’s Nile River turns into Lake Nasser (upper left) at the Aswan High Dam,...

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NASA image: STS-117  Rotating Service Structure move
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Jan 30, 2007

STS-117 Rotating Service Structure move

The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A is being moved for the first time in more than a year due to...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Nov 29, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

NASA demonstrates a key capability necessary for flight of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket during the hot fire...

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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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