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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: Radar Image of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil
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Feb 14, 2000

Radar Image of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil

This radar image acquired in February 2000 by NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission SRTM shows an area south of the...

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NASA image: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
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Jul 18, 2023

Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil
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Feb 14, 2000

Shaded Relief of Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil

This topographic image acquired by SRTM shows an area south of the Sao Francisco River in Brazil. The scrub forest...

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NASA image: São Paulo, Brazil, home to a metropolitan population of about 23 million
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Sep 21, 2025

São Paulo, Brazil, home to a metropolitan population of about 23 million

iss073e0982063 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- São Paulo, Brazil—with a metropolitan population of about 23 million—is the fifth...

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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: Agriculture, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil, South America
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Oct 3, 1988

Agriculture, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil, South America

The large field patterns in this view of the Rio Sao Francisco basin, Brazil, South America, (11.5S, 43.5W) indicate...

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NASA image: The Brazilian coast lit by Rio de Janiero and São Paulo
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May 19, 2025

The Brazilian coast lit by Rio de Janiero and São Paulo

iss073e0124971 (May 19, 2025) --- The Brazilian coast on the Atlantic Ocean is lit by the nation's two largest...

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NASA image: São Paulo, Brazil, is pictured at approximately 3:54 a.m. local time
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May 19, 2025

São Paulo, Brazil, is pictured at approximately 3:54 a.m. local time

iss073e0120414 (May 19, 2025) --- São Paulo, Brazil, the South American nation's largest city with a population of...

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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Dec 28, 2014

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NASA image: iss042e073741
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Dec 28, 2014

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 12, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-010458 (12 June 2014) --- Early morning of June 12, one of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Nov 22, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-011999 (22 Nov. 2007) --- Sao Simao Reservoir, Brazil is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 31, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 31, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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Oct 17, 2023

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iss070e004962 (Oct. 17, 2023) --- The São Francisco River passes through the Sobradinho Reservoir in Brazil in this...

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NASA image: iss070e025986
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Nov 16, 2023

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iss070e025986 (Nov. 16, 2023) --- The São Francisco River empties into the Atlantic Ocean and splits the Brazilian...

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Jul 4, 2022

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iss067e176766 (July 4, 2022) --- São Paulo, the most populous city in Brazil, can be differentiated by its bright...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 12, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-010803 (12 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: City lights dot the Brazilian landscape
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Sep 21, 2025

City lights dot the Brazilian landscape

iss073e0855854 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- City lights dot the Brazilian landscape and trace a path to Rio de Janeiro 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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