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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: Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
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Sep 18, 1991

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

STS048-151-250 (12-18 Sept. 1991) --- The Great Barrier Reef extends for roughly 2,000 kilometers along the...

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NASA image: Australia Great Barrier Reef
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Apr 11, 2001

Australia Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef extends for 2,000 kilometers along the northeastern coast of Australia. It is not a single...

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NASA image: Great Barrier Reef
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Dec 8, 2017

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef - August 8th, 1999 Description: What might be mistaken for dinosaur bones being unearthed at a...

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NASA image: Lagoons and Reefs of New Caledonia
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Dec 8, 2017

Lagoons and Reefs of New Caledonia

NASA image acquired May 10, 2001 In July 2008, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization...

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NASA image: NASA to Explore Volcanoes, Coral Reefs, and Snowpacks
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Jan 12, 2017

NASA to Explore Volcanoes, Coral Reefs, and Snowpacks

2016 was a big year for NASA’s field campaigns studying our changing planet, and 2017 will be just as exciting. New...

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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: Algae Reefs in Shark Bay, Western Australia, Australia
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Dec 10, 1990

Algae Reefs in Shark Bay, Western Australia, Australia

STS035-81-040 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- Numerous algae reefs are seen in Shark Bay, Western Australia, Australia (26.0S,...

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NASA image: STS-32 Earth observation of the western Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 Earth observation of the western Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef

STS032-520-014 (9-20 Jan. 1990) --- STS-32 astronauts took this 70mm scene showing phytoplankton oralgal bloom in...

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NASA image: Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Jan 20, 1996

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

STS072-727-085 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The northern third of the Great Barrier Reef stretches 650 kilometers (km)...

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NASA image: Liquid hydrogen sphere project
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Jun 22, 2011

Liquid hydrogen sphere project

A 107,000-gallon liquid hydrogen sphere no longer needed at Stennis Space Center is barged through the facility...

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NASA image: Study Uses MODIS Data to Determine Belize Coral Reef Risk
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Apr 5, 2023

Study Uses MODIS Data to Determine Belize Coral Reef Risk

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured this...

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NASA image: Cape Baleia, Caravelas, Brazil
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Jan 19, 1993

Cape Baleia, Caravelas, Brazil

STS054-86-001 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This 70mm view shows a spectacular multiple spit on the coast of Brazil, about...

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NASA image: Cairns and Townsville area, Queensland, Australia
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Aug 11, 1991

Cairns and Townsville area, Queensland, Australia

Cairns and Townsville area, on the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia (17.0S, 146.0E) is one of the best sport...

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NASA image: iss009e23808
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Sep 20, 2004

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ISS009-E-23808 (20 September 2004) --- A fringing coral reef in the Red Sea is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

STS009-46-1856 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- East of the Australian state of Queensland lies the worlds largest reef. The...

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NASA image: A Bird Eye View of Australia Heron Island
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Sep 29, 2016

A Bird Eye View of Australia Heron Island

Heron Island is located in Queensland, Australia, approximately 45 miles (72 kilometers) off the Australian...

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NASA image: NASA Calls on Gamers, Citizen Scientists to Help Map World’s Corals
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Apr 9, 2020

NASA Calls on Gamers, Citizen Scientists to Help Map World’s Corals

NASA invites video gamers and citizen scientists to embark on virtual ocean research expeditions to help map coral...

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NASA image: Lagoons of New Caledonia
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Jan 28, 2010

Lagoons of New Caledonia

In this image, taken by NASA Terra spacecraft, six marine clusters represent the main diversity of coral reefs and...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Dec 3, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-09287 (3 December 2004) --- Howland Island, Oceania is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations of Bora-Bora's coral reefs taken during STS-93 mission
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Jul 25, 1999

Earth observations of Bora-Bora's coral reefs taken during STS-93 mission

STS093-717-066 (23-27 July 1999) --- The STS-93 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia took this picture...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71465 (27 Aug. 2006) --- Bajo Nuevo Reef in the western Caribbean Sea is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 1, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-22132 (January 2003) --- A portion of the Society Islands was captured with a digital still camera by one...

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NASA image: iss016e019394
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May 2, 2008

iss016e019394

ISS016-E-019394 (30 Dec. 2007) --- Al Wadj Bank, Saudi Arabia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-8
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-8

STS008-32-748 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- Bora-Bora, with its wide-fringing reef, stands out in the center of this...

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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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