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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: NASA and USGS Map Geological Content
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May 21, 2025

NASA and USGS Map Geological Content

: In its third year of data collection, the Geological Earth Mapping Experiment (GEMx) is using NASA’s high-flying...

AFRC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531_013
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531_013

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-159
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-159

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-153
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-153

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-146
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-146

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-049
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-049

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-179
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-179

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-057
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-057

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-085
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-085

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-127
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-127

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-099
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-099

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-184
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Jul 12, 2018

GSFC_20180712_2018-20531-1-184

USGS visit to Goddard

GSFC
NASA image: X-59-fying-over-land-15x11-300dpi
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Sep 28, 2022

X-59-fying-over-land-15x11-300dpi

Artist illustration of the X-59 in flight over land (with cities and rural areas below). Satellite image from...

HQ
NASA image: Growth of the Mount St. Helens Lava Dome, September 24-October 14, 2004
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Feb 6, 2012

Growth of the Mount St. Helens Lava Dome, September 24-October 14, 2004

This frame from an animation depicts the growth of the lava dome at Mount St. Helens during the most recent period...

JPL
NASA image: Beautiful New Landsat Mosaic of Chesapeake Bay
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Dec 8, 2017

Beautiful New Landsat Mosaic of Chesapeake Bay

Aug 30, 2011 USGS has released a new mosaic of the Chesapeake Bay. Using six Landsat 5 images collected in July 2009...

GSFC
NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Separation
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May 23, 2013

LDCM Spacecraft Separation

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission launched on February 11, 2013, from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard an Atlas...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

Dave Applegate, Director of the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS), speaks before the ribbon cutting ceremony to open...

HQ
NASA image: Lakes On A Glacier
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Aug 17, 2015

Lakes On A Glacier

How deep is that icy blue water on Greenland's ice sheet? Dr. Allen Pope, of the National Snow and Ice Data Center,...

GSFC
NASA image: Wyoming Snowmelt 2013
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Mar 23, 2015

Wyoming Snowmelt 2013

Images from NASA/USGS Landsat satellites show the snowcover in Wyoming's Fremont Lake Basin throughout 2013. NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Landsat 9 Media Briefing
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Aug 31, 2021

Landsat 9 Media Briefing

Landsat 9 Media Briefing August 31, 2021 Host: Tylar Greene - Earth Science Communications Lead, NASA Participants:...

GSFC
NASA image: LDCM Tower Rollback
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May 23, 2013

LDCM Tower Rollback

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission launched on February 11, 2013, from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard an Atlas...

GSFC
NASA image: LDCM Launch
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May 23, 2013

LDCM Launch

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission launched on February 11, 2013, from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard an Atlas...

GSFC
NASA image: LDCM Tower Rollback Timelapse
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May 23, 2013

LDCM Tower Rollback Timelapse

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission launched on February 11, 2013, from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard an Atlas...

GSFC
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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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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