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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 Wisp of Smoke
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Jan 2, 2008

A Wisp of Smoke

A Wisp of Smoke

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NASA image: Smoke over Hudson Bay
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke over Hudson Bay

A vigorous summer fire season continued through July, 2013 as many large wildfires continued to burn in the forests...

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NASA image: Smoke over the Bering Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke over the Bering Sea

Smoke from Far Eastern Russia’s spring wildfires reached the Bering Sea by May 11, 2012. The Moderate Resolution...

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NASA image: Hole-y Smokes!
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Dec 17, 2012

Hole-y Smokes!

Hole-y Smokes!

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NASA image: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Drifts Down to U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Drifts Down to U.S.

Canada has already had its share of wildfires this season, and the smoke from these wildfires is slowly drifting...

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NASA image: Smoke and fires from Sumatra
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke and fires from Sumatra

Fires burning in Sumatra continued to pour smoke over the region in mid-March, 2014, bringing air quality to...

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NASA image: Smoke from Canadian fires over the Atlantic Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke from Canadian fires over the Atlantic Ocean

Generally the old saying “where there is smoke, there is fire” rings true, but when thick, hot smoke rises high...

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NASA image: Through Smoke and Fire, NASA Searches for Answers
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Jul 11, 2019

Through Smoke and Fire, NASA Searches for Answers

NASA satellites reveal a world marked by fire: a global patchwork of flame and smoke driven by the seasons and...

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NASA image: A wildfire in Canada and its smoke spreading in the atmosphere
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Aug 6, 2024

A wildfire in Canada and its smoke spreading in the atmosphere

iss071e439719 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- A wildfire in Canada and its smoke spreading in the atmosphere are pictured from...

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NASA image: Fire and Smoke in Western Russia on August 4, 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

Fire and Smoke in Western Russia on August 4, 2010

NASA image acquired August 4, 2010 Intense fires continued to rage in western Russia on August 4, 2010. Burning in...

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NASA image: Smoke Engulfs Singapore [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke Engulfs Singapore [annotated]

On June 19, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a striking image of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the...

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NASA image: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Trapped in Clouds
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Trapped in Clouds

NASA's Aqua satellite captured this image of the clouds over Canada. Entwined within the clouds is the smoke...

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NASA image: Smoke Engulfs Singapore [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke Engulfs Singapore [high res]

On June 19, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a striking image of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the...

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NASA image: NASA and NOAA Take to the Air to Chase Smoke
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Jul 22, 2019

NASA and NOAA Take to the Air to Chase Smoke

NASA, NOAA and university partners are taking to the skies, and the ground, to chase smoke from fires burning across...

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NASA image: Smoke over Rondonia, Brazil
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Oct 2, 2002

Smoke over Rondonia, Brazil

These images acquired in 2002 from NASA Terra satellite show smoke over Rondonia, Brazil.

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NASA image: Fire and Smoke in Western Russia on August 4, 2010 [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

Fire and Smoke in Western Russia on August 4, 2010 [high res]

NASA image acquired August 4, 2010 Intense fires continued to rage in western Russia on August 4, 2010. Burning in...

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NASA image: Smoke from Fires in Southern Mexico
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May 8, 2002

Smoke from Fires in Southern Mexico

On May 2, 2002, numerous fires in southern Mexico sent smoke drifting northward over the Gulf of Mexico. These views...

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NASA image: Smoke from Alaska and Canada Fires Dives into the Continental U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke from Alaska and Canada Fires Dives into the Continental U.S.

The InciWeb Incident Information System is following 18 fires in Alaska that are contributing, along with 49...

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NASA image: Canadian Smoke Now Over U.S. East Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

Canadian Smoke Now Over U.S. East Coast

The smoke from the Canadian wildfires that was in the middle of the U.S. on June 30 has drifted its way to the East...

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NASA image: NASA Spots an "Eye" of Smoke and Phytoplankton near Cape Barren Island
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Spots an "Eye" of Smoke and Phytoplankton near Cape Barren Island

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Australia's Cape Barren Island and captured an image of phytoplankton...

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NASA image: Smoke ring for a halo
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Oct 26, 2015

Smoke ring for a halo

Two stars shine through the centre of a ring of cascading dust in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Smoke Soars to Stratospheric Heights
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Aug 18, 2004

Smoke Soars to Stratospheric Heights

A look at smoke from the Chisholm forest fire, which ignited on May 23, 2001 about 160 kilometers north of Edmonton...

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NASA image: Smoke from Fires in Southwestern Oregon, Northern California
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke from Fires in Southwestern Oregon, Northern California

This satellite image shows smoke from several fires in Oregon and California on Aug. 2, 2015. The Moderate...

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NASA image: Smoke over Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea
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Feb 12, 2003

Smoke over Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea

These images and data products from NASA Terra spacecraft documented extensive smoke from fires burning throughout...

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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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