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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: Northern Plume and Plume Deposits on Io
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Oct 4, 2001

Northern Plume and Plume Deposits on Io

Northern Plume and Plume Deposits on Io

JPL
NASA image: Enceladus Plume
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Dec 16, 2005

Enceladus Plume

Enceladus Plume

JPL
NASA image: A Brilliant Plume
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Apr 2, 2007

A Brilliant Plume

A Brilliant Plume

JPL
NASA image: Tvashtar Plume
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Apr 2, 2007

Tvashtar Plume

Tvashtar Plume

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter Plume
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Mar 13, 1999

Jupiter Plume

Jupiter Plume

JPL
NASA image: Ash Plume from Shiveluch
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Dec 8, 2017

Ash Plume from Shiveluch

When NASA’s Terra satellite passed over Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula at noon local time (00:00 Universal Time) on...

GSFC
NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Dec 8, 2017

Eiffel Tower Plume

A single plume of plasma, many times taller than the diameter of Earth, rose up from the Sun, twisted and spun...

GSFC
NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Dec 8, 2017

Eiffel Tower Plume

A single plume of plasma, many times taller than the diameter of Earth, rose up from the Sun, twisted and spun...

GSFC
NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Dec 8, 2017

Eiffel Tower Plume

A single plume of plasma, many times taller than the diameter of Earth, rose up from the Sun, twisted and spun...

GSFC
NASA image: Calbuco’s plume over Chile
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Apr 29, 2015

Calbuco’s plume over Chile

The natural color image below, acquired on April 25 by the Advanced Land Imager on NASA’s Earth Observing-1...

GSFC
NASA image: Stellar Data on Plume
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Mar 26, 2008

Stellar Data on Plume

Stellar Data on Plume

JPL
NASA image: Masubi Plume on Io
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Oct 8, 1999

Masubi Plume on Io

Masubi Plume on Io

JPL
NASA image: Io Pele Plume
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May 25, 2000

Io Pele Plume

Io Pele Plume

JPL
NASA image: Io - Crescent with Plumes
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Mar 23, 2000

Io - Crescent with Plumes

Io - Crescent with Plumes

JPL
NASA image: Pele Plume Deposit on Io
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Dec 18, 1997

Pele Plume Deposit on Io

Pele Plume Deposit on Io

JPL
NASA image: Triton Dark Plume
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Oct 2, 1989

Triton Dark Plume

Triton Dark Plume

JPL
NASA image: Migrating Volcanic Plumes on Io
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Oct 8, 1999

Migrating Volcanic Plumes on Io

Migrating Volcanic Plumes on Io

JPL
NASA image: Triton Volcanic Plumes
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Oct 27, 1989

Triton Volcanic Plumes

Triton Volcanic Plumes

JPL
NASA image: Sulfur Gas in Pele Plume
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May 18, 2000

Sulfur Gas in Pele Plume

Sulfur Gas in Pele Plume

JPL
NASA image: Calbuco’s plume over Chile
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Calbuco’s plume over Chile

The natural color image below, acquired on April 25 by the Advanced Land Imager on NASA’s Earth Observing-1...

GSFC
NASA image: Sources of Volcanic Plumes Near Prometheus
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Oct 26, 2000

Sources of Volcanic Plumes Near Prometheus

Sources of Volcanic Plumes Near Prometheus

JPL
NASA image: Enceladus Plume Neutral Mass Spectrum
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Mar 26, 2008

Enceladus Plume Neutral Mass Spectrum

Enceladus Plume Neutral Mass Spectrum

JPL
NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
Video
Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assess the Dust Concentration Monitor (DCM) and the Milimeter Wave...

KSC
NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

The Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave Doppler Radar undergo testing inside a regolith bin at the...

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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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