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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: What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
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Apr 29, 2022

What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)

Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation...

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NASA image: Global Mineral Dust Source Regions to Be Measured by EMIT
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May 2, 2022

Global Mineral Dust Source Regions to Be Measured by EMIT

From its vantage point aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source...

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NASA image: EMIT Loaded Into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Before Transport
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May 12, 2022

EMIT Loaded Into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Before Transport

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission instrument (right) sits in the "trunk" that will...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Measures Surface Dust in North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Measures Surface Dust in North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia

This image shows locations in parts of North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia observed by NASA's...

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NASA image: EMIT Inside SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Ahead of Transport
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May 12, 2022

EMIT Inside SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Ahead of Transport

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission instrument (left) sits in the "trunk" that will...

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NASA image: EMIT Instrument's First Light
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Jul 29, 2022

EMIT Instrument's First Light

This image shows the first measurements taken by NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) from...

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NASA image: EMIT Instrument's First Light
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Oct 12, 2022

EMIT Instrument's First Light

The mineral map shows an area of southwestern Libya in the Sahara Desert observed by NASA's Earth Surface Mineral...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Northwest Nevada
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Northwest Nevada

The front panel of this image cube shows the true-color view of an area in northwest Nevada observed by NASA's Earth...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Mission Produces Maps of Arid Region Surface Minerals
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Dec 11, 2023

NASA's EMIT Mission Produces Maps of Arid Region Surface Minerals

Scientists on NASA's EMIT mission used data from its powerful imaging spectrometer, developed at the agency's Jet...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Mission Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Southwestern Libya
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Mission Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Southwestern Libya

The front panel of this image cube features the true-color view of an area in southwest Libya observed by NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Collects Mineral Maps, Spectral Fingerprints From Nevada
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Collects Mineral Maps, Spectral Fingerprints From Nevada

Since NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) imaging spectrometer was installed on the...

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NASA image: NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel
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May 12, 2022

NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel

B-roll, animations, and soundbites for media and public use. Soon to be operating from the International Space...

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NASA image: EMIT Methane Spectral Fingerprint
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Oct 25, 2022

EMIT Methane Spectral Fingerprint

Produced with data from NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission, this image uses two...

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NASA image: EMIT Identifying Methane Plumes Around the Globe
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Nov 17, 2023

EMIT Identifying Methane Plumes Around the Globe

NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) detected a cluster of 12 methane plumes on Sept. 1,...

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NASA image: EMIT Spots Methane Hotspots
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Oct 25, 2022

EMIT Spots Methane Hotspots

A plume of methane – a potent greenhouse gas about 80 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than...

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NASA image: Silicates in Alien Asteroids
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Jan 5, 2009

Silicates in Alien Asteroids

This plot of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescopes shows that asteroid dust around a dead white dwarf star...

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NASA image: Surface Composition Differences in Martian Canyon
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Apr 9, 2003

Surface Composition Differences in Martian Canyon

Color differences in this daytime infrared image taken by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft represent differences in the...

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NASA image: Surface Composition Differences in Martian Canyon
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May 29, 2002

Surface Composition Differences in Martian Canyon

Color differences in this daytime infrared image taken by the camera on NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft represent...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

Representatives from NASA, the International Space Station Program, ISS National Lab, NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: iss067e191368
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Jul 24, 2022

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iss067e191368 (July 24, 2022) --- At right, the Canadarm2 robotic arm maneuvers the Earth Surface Mineral Dust...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

Rob Green, JPL senior research scientist and EMIT (Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation) principal...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

Rob Green, JPL senior research scientist and EMIT (Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation) principal...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

A climate conversation is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 13, 2022, leading up to SpaceX’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

A climate conversation is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 13, 2022, leading up to SpaceX’s...

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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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