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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: Plate Tectonics on Europa
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Sep 8, 2014

Plate Tectonics on Europa

Scientists have found evidence of plate tectonics on Jupiter moon Europa. This conceptual illustration of the...

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NASA image: NASA Scientist Reveals Greenland's Geologic Past
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Aug 1, 2018

NASA Scientist Reveals Greenland's Geologic Past

We tend to think of Earth's landmasses as being fixed in place, but in reality they are attached to moving tectonic...

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NASA image: New Zealand, SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Dec 14, 2004

New Zealand, SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height

New Zealand straddles the juncture of the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, two of Earth major crustal...

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NASA image: NASA Images Topography of Quake-Stricken Eastern Turkey
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Oct 25, 2011

NASA Images Topography of Quake-Stricken Eastern Turkey

On Oct. 23, 2011, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck eastern Turkey, near the city of Van, the result of the...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Some of Earth Newest Real
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Jan 20, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Images Some of Earth Newest Real

In December, 2011, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of a new volcanic island forming in the Red Sea. This...

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NASA image: Layers and Fractures in Ophir Chasma
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Nov 5, 2015

Layers and Fractures in Ophir Chasma

Ophir Chasma forms the northern portion of Valles Marineris, and this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Chopo Ma
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Chopo Ma

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Carey Noll
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Carey Noll

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: Dreaming of Graben in the Labyrinth of the Night
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Jun 29, 2016

Dreaming of Graben in the Labyrinth of the Night

Noctis Labyrinthus is a highly tectonized region immediately to the west of Valles Marineris. It formed when Mars'...

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NASA image: Tsunami Study Challenges Long-held Formation Theory
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Apr 26, 2017

Tsunami Study Challenges Long-held Formation Theory

A new NASA study is challenging a long-held theory on how tsunamis form and offering a new method for forecasting...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 14, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13088 (15 January 2005) --- Tsunami damage, northwestern Sumatra (Indonesia) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco
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Jan 8, 2003

Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco

The Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco formed as a result of the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 9, 2006

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08138 (9 Nov. 2006) --- Gallipoli and Dardanelles Strait, Turkey are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Feb 27, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-074881 (27 Feb. 2010) --- Earthquake damage in Concepcion, Chile is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Island of Timor, Indonesia
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Nov 27, 1989

Island of Timor, Indonesia

This almost totally cloud free, photo of the island of Timor, Indonesia (9.0S, 125.0E) illustrates the volcanic...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: Planetary Scientist Profile: Lynn Carter
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Oct 17, 2012

Planetary Scientist Profile: Lynn Carter

From a distance, the dry, ancient surfaces of the Moon, Venus, and Mars look nothing like the dynamic planet we live...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 22, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-011833 (22 Oct. 2009) --- The southern Savage Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 14, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13079 (15 January 2005) --- Tsunami damage, northwestern Sumatra (Indonesia) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 22, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-011832 (22 Oct. 2009) --- The northern Savage Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of the Aleutian Mt. Range taken during STS-99
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Mar 16, 2000

Earth observation views of the Aleutian Mt. Range taken during STS-99

STS099-749-089 (11-22 February 2000) ---As evidenced by this 70mm frame from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Alaska...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Feb 23, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-029133 (24 Feb. 2011) --- From approximately 220 miles above Earth, an Expedition 26 crew member aboard the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 16, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-008370 (16 Oct. 2009) --- El Misti volcano in Peru is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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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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