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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: Fires in Southeast United States Both Wild and Prescribed
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires in Southeast United States Both Wild and Prescribed

Fires both wild and prescribed dot the landscape of the southeastern portion of the United States. Wildfires are...

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NASA image: Northern California Fires
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Oct 31, 2017

Northern California Fires

The October fires in Northern California were some of the most destructive in the state's history. The burned area...

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NASA image: Fires in Central Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires in Central Africa

Widespread agricultural burning continues throughout central Africa. Smoke and fires in several countries were seen...

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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lifts a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket filled with...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0513
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lifts a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket that will be...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0515
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0515

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lifts a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket filled with...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0513
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC00pp0513

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lifts a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket that will be...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jun 21, 2013

Earth Observations

Earth observation taken during a day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jun 21, 2013

Earth Observations

Earth observation taken during a day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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Jul 29, 2024

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Wildland fires, which are natural and essential for many ecosystems, have increased in frequency and size due to...

GSFC
NASA image: Biscuit Fire, OR
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Aug 22, 2002

Biscuit Fire, OR

In southwest Oregon, the Biscuit Fire continues to grow. This image, acquired from the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0516
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC00pp0516

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases 324 gallons of water onto a building in a simulated fire...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0516
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases 324 gallons of water onto a building in a simulated fire...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0514
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter hovers over the water while a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0512
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket to a NASA helicopter....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0517
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases the contents of the high-impact-resistant flexible plastic...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0512
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0512

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket to a NASA helicopter....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0514
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0514

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter hovers over the water while a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0517
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC00pp0517

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases the contents of the high-impact-resistant flexible plastic...

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Jun 27, 2012

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ISS031-E-146344 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

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Jun 27, 2012

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ISS031-E-146391 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

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Jun 27, 2012

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ISS031-E-146397 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 25, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-009526 (25 July 2010) --- Dominic Point Fire in Montana is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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Jun 2, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-83789 (2 June 2012) --- Downlinked from the International Space Station this still image – part of a series...

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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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