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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: Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan, Ecological Test Site
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan, Ecological Test Site

This is an X-band image of seasonal changes at the ecological test site of Raco, Michigan, located south of...

JPL
NASA image: Perspective with Landsat Overlay: Mojave to Ventura, California
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Sep 7, 2000

Perspective with Landsat Overlay: Mojave to Ventura, California

Southern California dramatic topography plays acritical role in its climate, hydrology, ecology, agriculture, and...

JPL
NASA image: Natural Color Mosaic of North America
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Jun 23, 2004

Natural Color Mosaic of North America

An astonishing diversity of geological features, ecological systems and human landscapes across North America is...

JPL
NASA image: Develop Program Event and Poster Session
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Aug 6, 2024

Develop Program Event and Poster Session

Jackie Encinas speaks about her project, Alaska Ecological Conservation II, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Mary W....

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NASA image: Develop Program Event and Poster Session
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Aug 6, 2024

Develop Program Event and Poster Session

Jackie Encinas speaks about her project, Alaska Ecological Conservation II, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Mary W....

HQ
NASA image: NASA Discusses Latest Global Temperature Data
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA Discusses Latest Global Temperature Data

Carlos Del Castillo, chief of the Ocean Ecology Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, speaks during a...

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NASA image: NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Ocean Ecology Laboratory Chief Carlos Del Castillo highlights NASA’s climate work...

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NASA image: NASA Discusses Latest Global Temperature Data
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA Discusses Latest Global Temperature Data

Carlos Del Castillo, chief of the Ocean Ecology Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, speaks during a...

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NASA image: Genes in Space
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Jun 28, 2017

Genes in Space

iss052e008880 (6/28/2017) --- View of Genes In Space-3 experiment in the Node 2 module. The Genes in Space-3...

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NASA image: NASAFIRESENSE_3840x2160_23.976fps_AAC_48kHz_Stereo_Progressive
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Oct 1, 2023

NASAFIRESENSE_3840x2160_23.976fps_AAC_48kHz_Stereo_Progressive

On October 9th, 2023, a heli-torch operator flew over the Fishlake National Forest in Utah, igniting a prescribed...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20230617_PACE_019381
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Jun 17, 2023

GSFC_20230617_PACE_019381

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20220224_PACE_018778
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Feb 24, 2022

GSFC_20220224_PACE_018778

Engineering Technicians Alex Schaeffer and Eric Norris assemble the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE)...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20230130_PACE_003201
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Jan 30, 2023

GSFC_20230130_PACE_003201

Technicians move the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory inside the Electromagnetic...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20230616_PACE_020019
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Jun 16, 2023

GSFC_20230616_PACE_020019

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20230616_PACE_020006
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Jun 16, 2023

GSFC_20230616_PACE_020006

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030764
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Oct 31, 2023

GSFC_20231031_PACE_030764

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) in the clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20230601_PACE_017587
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Jun 1, 2023

GSFC_20230601_PACE_017587

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory is lowered into the Space Environment Simulator...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20231102_PACE_030819
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Nov 2, 2023

GSFC_20231102_PACE_030819

Quality Engineer Larry Morgan looks at the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory in the...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20230616_PACE_019371
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Jun 16, 2023

GSFC_20230616_PACE_019371

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20230617_PACE_019373
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Jun 17, 2023

GSFC_20230617_PACE_019373

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20230130_PACE_003224
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Jan 30, 2023

GSFC_20230130_PACE_003224

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory inside the Electromagnetic Interference testing...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20220224_PACE_038025
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Feb 24, 2022

GSFC_20220224_PACE_038025

The flight propellant tank is visible inside the partially assembled Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030777
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Oct 31, 2023

GSFC_20231031_PACE_030777

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) in the clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030771
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Oct 31, 2023

GSFC_20231031_PACE_030771

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) in the clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in...

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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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