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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: Landsat View: Western Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat View: Western Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois

Forty miles west of downtown Chicago, the Fox River meanders its way through what has become the westernmost reaches...

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NASA image: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Mar 4, 1990

Chicago, Illinois, USA

In this late winter scene of Chicago, Illinois, USA (41.5N, 87.0W) the light dusting of snow has actually enhanced...

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NASA image: Chicago, Illinois as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Chicago, Illinois as seen from STS-60

STS060-103-089 (3-11 Feb. 1994) --- The Chicago, Illinois area is in this northeast looking low oblique view...

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NASA image: Expedition 67 Space Station Crew Answers Chicago-Area Student Questions - Sept. 13, 2022
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Sep 13, 2022

Expedition 67 Space Station Crew Answers Chicago-Area Student Questions - Sept. 13, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Bob Hines and ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: Metropolitan area of Chicago
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Sep 18, 1973

Metropolitan area of Chicago

SL3-88-222 (18 Sept. 1973) --- The metropolitan area of Chicago is encompassed in this Skylab 3 Earth Resources...

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NASA image: Chicago, Illinois, pictured at night from the International Space Station
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May 15, 2025

Chicago, Illinois, pictured at night from the International Space Station

iss073e0080182 (May 15, 2025) --- Chicago, Illinois, with a metropolitan population of 9.6 million near the southern...

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NASA image: Mars Rover and Team at Adler Planetarium
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Jan 3, 2023

Mars Rover and Team at Adler Planetarium

Members of the public met with NASA Mars team members and saw the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter models...

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NASA image: ARC-1983-AC83-0066-1
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Jan 1, 1983

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C-141 KAO: University of Chicago Polarimeter Experiment

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-13
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Apr 18, 1985

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C-141 KAO: Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, FAR-IR Camera

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-14
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May 22, 1985

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C-141 KAO Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago (FAR-IR Camera)

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-16
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May 22, 1985

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C-141 KAO Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago (FAR-IR Camera)

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NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-0967-9
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Oct 2, 1978

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C-141 KAO experimenters package with Dr. Ted Hilgeman University of Chicago

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-15
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May 22, 1985

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C-141 KAO Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago (FAR-IR Camera)

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-12
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Apr 18, 1985

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C-141 KAO: Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, FAR-IR Camera

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC78-0967-10
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Oct 2, 1978

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C-141 KAO experimenter Dr. Ted Hilgeman, University of Chicago package installed on telescope

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-11
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Apr 18, 1985

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C-141 KAO: Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, FAR-IR Camera - experimenters team

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Jun 3, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e086284 (June 3, 2021) --- Chicago, Illinois, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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May 26, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e074473 (May 26, 2021) --- O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, is pictured from the...

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NASA image: iss069e037725
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Jul 27, 2023

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iss069e037725 (July 27, 2023) ---O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, is pictured from the...

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NASA image: iss064m263571649_Expedition_64_Inflight_Interview_WNYC_WGN_201222
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Dec 22, 2020

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH WNYC-FM, NEW YORK AND WGN-TV, CHICAGO Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Apr 5, 2016

Earth Observation

ISS047e043884 (04/05/2016) --- Expedition 47 crewmembers on board the International Space Station captured this...

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NASA image: iss070e099645
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Feb 23, 2024

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iss070e099645 (Feb., 23, 2024) --- Chicago, Illinois, was pictured at night by Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin...

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NASA image: iss056e085102
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Jul 8, 2018

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iss056e085102 (July 8, 2018) --- An Expedition 56 crew member photographed downtown Chicago, Illinois as the...

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NASA image: iss066e146455
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Feb 18, 2022

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iss066e146455 (Feb. 18, 2022) --- The southern tip of Lake Michigan and a snow-covered Chicago, Illinois, are...

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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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