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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: The Yangtze River beams in the Sun's glint and surrounded by wildfires
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Aug 8, 2024

The Yangtze River beams in the Sun's glint and surrounded by wildfires

iss071e439834 (Aug. 8, 2024) --- The Yangtze River beams in the Sun's glint as wildfires burn in the surrounding...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China, situated on the Yangtze River where it meets the East China Sea
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Aug 24, 2025

Shanghai, China, situated on the Yangtze River where it meets the East China Sea

iss073e0515603 (Aug. 24, 2025) --- Shanghai, China, situated on the Yangtze River where it meets the East China Sea,...

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NASA image: Three Gorges Dam, China
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May 15, 2012

Three Gorges Dam, China

Acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, this image shows the Three Gorges Dam which spans the Yangtze River in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 26, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-188071 (27 March 2012) --- A nighttime view of Shanghai is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Three Gorges Dam, China
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Jul 25, 2002

Three Gorges Dam, China

This ASTER image shows a 60 km stretch of the Yangtze River in China, including the Xiling Gorge, the eastern of the...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city
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Jul 3, 2025

Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city

iss073e0420094 (July 3, 2025) --- Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city with a metropolitan population of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 15, 2009

Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-007720 (15 April 2009) --- Three Gorges Dam in China is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens
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Aug 22, 2025

Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens

iss073e0513927 (Aug. 22, 2025) --- Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens and sitting on...

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NASA image: Dongting Lake, China
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Sep 15, 2002

Dongting Lake, China

These images show dramatic change in the water at Dongting Lake in Hunan province, China. A flood crest surged down...

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NASA image: Suzhou, Jingsu, China
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Feb 1, 2018

Suzhou, Jingsu, China

Suzhou is a major city located in southeastern Jiangsu Province of East China, about 100 km northwest of Shanghai....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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Apr 25, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-016922 (25 April 2011) --- River deltas and Lake Ayakum in China (Tibet) are featured in this image...

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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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