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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: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

The Ring Flame Stabilizer has been developed in conjunction with Lewis Research Center. This device can lower...

MSFC
NASA image: Kuwait City and Fire Scars in the Oil Fields
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Aug 8, 1992

Kuwait City and Fire Scars in the Oil Fields

This view of the northern Persian Gulf shows Kuwait City and the Tigris and Euphrates River Deltas (29.5N, 48.5E)....

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NASA image: Oil Slick, Arabian Sea, Oman
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Apr 2, 1992

Oil Slick, Arabian Sea, Oman

In this sunglint view of the Arabian Seacoast of Oman (19.0N, 59.0E) an oil slick is highlighted on the water's...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Oct 17, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

The cloud of steam is visible at NASA’s Stennis Space Center during the Oct. 17 hot fire, which marks the first test...

SSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-723-054 (21 October 1995) --- Central Turkey dominates this north-looking panorama, with the long fingered...

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NASA image: Oil Fires and Oil Slick, Kuwait
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May 6, 1991

Oil Fires and Oil Slick, Kuwait

STS039-87-012 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A handheld 70mm camera onboard the Space Shuttle Discovery exposed this...

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NASA image: Imperial Valley, California and Mexico as seen from STS-60 Discovery
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Feb 9, 1994

Imperial Valley, California and Mexico as seen from STS-60 Discovery

STS060-93-081 (3-11 Feb 1994)--- The Imperial Valley was documented using three films - color visible (seen here),...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00006
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Jan 11, 2005

KSC-05-S-00006

NASA's latest addition to its fleet of Earth-observing satellites is getting down to business and breaking new...

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NASA image: Owens Lake, CA, 2020
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Aug 18, 2021

Owens Lake, CA, 2020

Prior to 1913, Owens Lake in eastern California had water up to a depth of 15 m, and covered an area of 280 km2....

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NASA image: jsc2025e036188
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Feb 3, 2025

jsc2025e036188

jsc2025e036188 (2/3/2025) --- A preflight image of the Exploration Aerosol Monitors (ExAM) hardware which includes...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2023

Earth Observation

iss069e053745 (August 3, 2023) -- The South Bay Salt Ponds in the city of Newark, California show their vivid red...

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NASA image: jsc2025e036187
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Apr 4, 2025

jsc2025e036187

jsc2025e036187 (4/4/2025) --- The Exploration Aerosol Monitors (ExAM) hardware in BioServe Space Technologies’...

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NASA image: ER-2 DCOTTS Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms
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May 26, 2022

ER-2 DCOTTS Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms

NASA and university scientists are studying thunderstorms for the second year in row as part of the Dynamics and...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1973

Skylab

This Earth Resource Experiment Package (EREP) photograph of the Uncompahgre area of Colorado was electronically...

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NASA image: Aerosol Optical Thickness, MODIS, 2000-2016
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Jul 13, 2016

Aerosol Optical Thickness, MODIS, 2000-2016

Tiny solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere are called aerosols. Examples of aerosols include...

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NASA image: Cloud Physics Test in the Space Power Chamber
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Sep 23, 1975

Cloud Physics Test in the Space Power Chamber

A researcher sets up equipment in the Space Power Chamber at National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1253
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1253

The Zero Emissions (ZE) transit bus passes a mock-up orbiter named Explorer on a trek through the KSC Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1248
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1248

In front of the Headquarters Building at KSC, Center Director Roy Bridges (left) looks at the hydrogen-oxygen driven...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1250
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1250

On view in front of the Headquarters Building, the Zero Emissions (ZE) transit bus attracts an interested group of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1252
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1252

The Zero Emissions (ZE) transit bus tours the KSC Visitor Complex for a test ride. In the background are a mock-up...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1249
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1249

KSC employees, along with Center Director Roy Bridges (second from left), view the hydrogen-oxygen driven engine...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1251
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Oct 25, 1999

KSC-99pp1251

KSC workers, with Center Director Roy Bridges (at right next to bus), head for the open door of the Zero Emissions...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Nov 3, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-037915 (3 Nov. 2011) --- Snowfall on the Selenga River Delta, Russian Federation is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 9, 2009

Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-005501 (9 April 2009) --- Split Region in Croatia 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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