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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: Extratropical Cyclones near Iceland
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Dec 8, 2017

Extratropical Cyclones near Iceland

A cyclone is a low-pressure area of winds that spiral inwards. Although tropical storms most often come to mind,...

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NASA image: Gosses Bluff
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Dec 8, 2017

Gosses Bluff

August 14th, 2002: Description: 142 million years ago, an asteroid or comet slammed into what is now the Missionary...

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NASA image: Richat Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Richat Structure

Image taken 1/11/2001: The so-called Richat Structure is a geological formation in the Maur Adrar Desert in the...

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NASA image: Lena Delta
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Dec 8, 2017

Lena Delta

Image taken 7/27/2000: The Lena River, some 2,800 miles (4,400 km) long, is one of the largest rivers in the world....

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NASA image: Akpatok Island
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Dec 8, 2017

Akpatok Island

January 1st, 2001: Description: Akpatok Island lies in Ungava Bay in northern Quebec, Canada. Accessible only by...

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NASA image: Himalayas
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Dec 8, 2017

Himalayas

April 12th, 2001: Description: Soaring, snow-capped peaks and ridges of the eastern Himalaya Mountains create an...

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NASA image: Guinea-Bissau
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Dec 8, 2017

Guinea-Bissau

This Landsat 7 image of Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa, shows the complex patterns of the country's...

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NASA image: Argentina
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Dec 8, 2017

Argentina

Acquisition Date: February 28, 1985 The Sierra de Velasco Mountains dominate this image in northern Argentina. The...

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NASA image: Von Karman Vortices
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Dec 8, 2017

Von Karman Vortices

July 4th, 2002: Description: As air flows over and around objects in its path, spiraling eddies, known as Von Karman...

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NASA image: Al Basrah, Iraq
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Dec 8, 2017

Al Basrah, Iraq

Al Basrah, Iraq Sensor: L7 ETM+ Acquisition Date: April 4, 2003 Path/Row: 166/39 Lat/Long: 30.486/47.811 Smoke...

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NASA image: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Dec 8, 2017

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Detroit, Michigan, USA Sensor: L7 ETM+ Acquisition Date: December 11, 2001 Path/Row: 20/30 Lat/Long: 42.330/-83.046...

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NASA image: Icefall, Lambert Glacier, Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Icefall, Lambert Glacier, Antarctica

Image taken 12/2/2000: The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica, is the world's largest glacier. The focal point of this...

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NASA image: Alluvial Fan, China
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Dec 8, 2017

Alluvial Fan, China

Image taken 5/2/2002 by ASTER: A vast alluvial fan blossoms across the desolate landscape between the Kunlun and...

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NASA image: The Rocky Mountain Trench
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Dec 8, 2017

The Rocky Mountain Trench

Acquisition Date: February 2004 The high reflectance of clouds compared to the surrounding land, coupled with the...

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NASA image: Nazca Lines, Peru
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Dec 8, 2017

Nazca Lines, Peru

Acquisition Date: November 10, 2002 In the desert of southwest Peru, between the Andes Mountains and the Peruvian...

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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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