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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: Iapetan Geography
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Oct 15, 2007

Iapetan Geography

Iapetan Geography

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members discuss lunar geography  -- jsc2026e019958
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members discuss lunar geography -- jsc2026e019958

Artemis II lunar science team members, from left, Ryan Ewing, Juliane Gross, and Debra Needham, discuss lunar...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Eastern Morocco
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Eastern Morocco

This spaceborne radar image shows how the Atlas Mountains in northwestern Africa dominate the geography of Morocco.

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NASA image: iss066e144029
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Feb 15, 2022

iss066e144029

iss066e144029 (Feb. 15, 2022) --- The hot and arid desert geography of Kerman Province in central Iran is pictured...

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NASA image: iss066e144020
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Feb 15, 2022

iss066e144020

iss066e144020 (Feb. 15, 2022) --- The hot and arid desert geography of Semnan Province southeast of Tehran, Iran, is...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Technology: OLA
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Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Technology: OLA

The OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) will provide a three-dimensional map of the asteroid's shape, which will allow...

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NASA image: iss055e023770
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Apr 14, 2018

iss055e023770

iss055e023770 (April 14, 2018) --- The southeast geography of the state of Massachusetts including Cape Cod Bay,...

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NASA image: The Arctic and the Antarctic Respond in Opposite Ways
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Oct 8, 2014

The Arctic and the Antarctic Respond in Opposite Ways

The Arctic and the Antarctic are regions that have a lot of ice and acts as air conditioners for the Earth system....

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NASA image: Mississippi Delta, Radar Image with Colored Height
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Aug 29, 2005

Mississippi Delta, Radar Image with Colored Height

The geography of the New Orleans and Mississippi delta region is well shown in this radar image from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with Dextre—its fine-tuned robotic hand
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Oct 2, 2025

The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with Dextre—its fine-tuned robotic hand

iss073e0819948 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with Dextre—its fine-tuned robotic hand—attached,...

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NASA image: The Himalayas separate India from Tibet, China
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Dec 20, 2025

The Himalayas separate India from Tibet, China

iss074e0002506 (Dec. 13, 2025) --- The Himalayas—separating the moisture-laden portion of the Indian subcontinent...

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NASA image: How Students Study Hurricanes Along with NASA Researchers
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Aug 30, 2012

How Students Study Hurricanes Along with NASA Researchers

Science Educator Emily Schaller hosts a presentation about the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3 mission...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 9, 2012

Earth Observation

ISS032-E-017635 (9 Aug. 2012) --- A nighttime view of Kuwait City is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: 5th Anniversary of Landsat 8's Launch
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Feb 9, 2018

5th Anniversary of Landsat 8's Launch

In its five years in space, Landsat 8 has racked up an impressive line of statistics. The satellite made 26,500...

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NASA image: Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia
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May 23, 2013

Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is drilling for a resource possibly more precious than oil. Over the last 24 years, it has tapped...

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NASA image: Land Changes in Atchafalaya Bay
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Jul 21, 2017

Land Changes in Atchafalaya Bay

Since 1972, Landsat satellites have orbited our home planet, collecting data about the land surface we rely on....

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NASA image: Dalhart, Texas 1972-2011
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Apr 30, 2012

Dalhart, Texas 1972-2011

A water-rich polka dot pattern takes over the traditional rectangular patchwork of fields in this 40 year sequence...

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NASA image: Faces of GPM: Dalia Kirschbaum
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Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Dalia Kirschbaum

Learn about the exciting and diverse team that studies precipitation at NASA. Watch interviews with scientists and...

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NASA image: Faces of GPM: Engineers
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Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Engineers

A look at some of the engineers working on the GPM Core spacecraft. Beth Weinstein, Carlton Peters, and Lisa...

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NASA image: Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt
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Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt

Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist...

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NASA image: STS-99 Commander Kregel poses with EARTHKAM camera on OV-105's flight deck
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Mar 30, 2000

STS-99 Commander Kregel poses with EARTHKAM camera on OV-105's flight deck

STS099-314-035 (11-22 February 2000) ---Astronaut Kevin R. Kregel, mission commander, works with camera equipment,...

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NASA image: Earth observation images taken as part of the EarthKAM educational program
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Feb 13, 2000

Earth observation images taken as part of the EarthKAM educational program

S99-E-5267 (13 February 2000) --- City of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and the Rio Grande...

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NASA image: Space shuttle Atlantis preparing to dock with Mir space station
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Jun 28, 1995

Space shuttle Atlantis preparing to dock with Mir space station

NM18-309-018 (28 June 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis orbits Earth at a point above Iraq as photographed by one...

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NASA image: The Andes mountain range runs between Chile and Argentina
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Mar 3, 2026

The Andes mountain range runs between Chile and Argentina

iss074e0349412 (March 3, 2026) --- The Andes mountain range running between Chile and Argentina creates distinct...

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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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