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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: Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal - Videographer of the Year Award 2021 Entry
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Aug 1, 2021

Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal - Videographer of the Year Award 2021 Entry

Shorten version of Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal and is an entry in the 2021 NASA Videographer of...

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NASA image: NASA Helps Warn of Harmful Algal Blooms
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Jun 21, 2019

NASA Helps Warn of Harmful Algal Blooms

With limited resources to dedicate to monitoring for harmful algal blooms, water managers are looking to new...

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NASA image: T-34C Mentor aircraft
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Aug 19, 2016

T-34C Mentor aircraft

NASA Glenn Research Pilot Jim Demers flies the T-34C Mentor aircraft. When NASA scientists study Great Lakes algal...

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Dr. Katherine Calvin listens to a harmful algal bloom presentation on June 17, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center...

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-03707
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Aug 6, 2010

GRC-2014-C-03707

Pre-Flight Check Out of Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking Aircraft #N601NA in preparation for the Lake Erie Algal Bloom...

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NASA image: NASA S-3 Viking Aircraft
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Apr 7, 2010

NASA S-3 Viking Aircraft

This photo shows NASA Glenn’s S-3 Viking Aircraft flying over downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The S-3 continues to conduct...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 11, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-17038 (11 October 2003) --- This view featuring a close-up of the Salton Sea was taken by an Expedition 7...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 9, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-16876 (9 October 2003) --- This view featuring the Salton Sea was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
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Aug 24, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-035635 (24 Aug. 2013) --- Plankton bloom and Lake Ontario are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Mar Menor, Spain
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Oct 18, 2023

Mar Menor, Spain

Mar Menor, in southeast Spain, is Europe's largest coastal saltwater lagoon. For the past 40 years, Mar Menor has...

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NASA image: Saharan Dust on the Move
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Dec 8, 2017

Saharan Dust on the Move

A piece of Africa—actually lots of them—began to arrive in the Americas in June 2014. On June 23, a lengthy river of...

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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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