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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: Yosemite National Park
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Dec 8, 2017

Yosemite National Park

Naked summits alternate with forested lowlands in Yosemite Valley, part of California’s Yosemite National Park....

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NASA image: Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park, California
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Dec 8, 2017

Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park, California

The Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park is a remote, hold-over lightning caused fire which began on September 4...

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NASA image: Rim Fire Expands into Yosemite National Park
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Dec 8, 2017

Rim Fire Expands into Yosemite National Park

The Rim Fire burning in the Stanislaus National Forest in California has crossed into the Yosemite National Park....

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Wildfire Near Yosemite National Park
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Jun 21, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Images Wildfire Near Yosemite National Park

This image, acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, is of the Carstens, Calif. wildfire which continues to burn in the...

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NASA image: MISR Images Oak Fire Near Yosemite
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Jul 26, 2022

MISR Images Oak Fire Near Yosemite

On July 24, 2022, the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite captured...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Captures New Image of Third-Largest Wildfire in California History
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Sep 12, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Captures New Image of Third-Largest Wildfire in California History

This image, acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows the Rim Fire in and around Yosemite National Park in California...

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NASA image: Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire
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Dec 8, 2017

Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire

The winter of 2013 was among the driest on record for California, setting the stage for an active fire season. By...

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NASA image: Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire
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Dec 8, 2017

Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire

The winter of 2013 was among the driest on record for California, setting the stage for an active fire season. By...

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NASA image: Tuolumne River Basin seen by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory
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May 2, 2013

Tuolumne River Basin seen by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory

Mt. Dana and Dana Plateau in the Tuolumne River Basin within Yosemite National Park, Calif., as seen out the window...

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NASA image: NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire
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Aug 27, 2013

NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire

The plume of carbon monoxide pollution from the Rim Fire burning in and near Yosemite National Park, Calif., shows a...

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NASA image: Images Show Severity of California Drought
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Jul 23, 2014

Images Show Severity of California Drought

The effects of California severe multiyear drought are seen in this pair of images acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
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Aug 24, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-035683 (24 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station used...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
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Aug 24, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-035677 (24 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station used...

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NASA image: California Wildfires Captured by NASA Satellite
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Jul 29, 2018

California Wildfires Captured by NASA Satellite

The Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument on NASA's Terra satellite took these images of the Carr...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 26, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-037185 (26 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station used...

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NASA image: 2013 Yosemite Fire Assessed by NASA Satellite Data
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Sep 2, 2014

2013 Yosemite Fire Assessed by NASA Satellite Data

In this image from NASA Aqua satellite, the red areas seen by the MODIS instrument revealed that live fuel moisture...

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NASA image: NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire
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Apr 9, 2015

NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire

At left, a NASA AVIRIS map shows the spectral signature of the 2013 Rim fire in and near Yosemite National Park,...

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NASA image: The Oak Fire
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Aug 4, 2022

The Oak Fire

The Oak Fire started on July 22nd, 2022 at 2:10 PM PDT near Carstens Road and Highway 140 in Mariposa County, west...

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NASA image: America National Parks Viewed in 3D by NASA MISR Anaglyph 4
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Aug 25, 2016

America National Parks Viewed in 3D by NASA MISR Anaglyph 4

Just in time for the U.S. National Park Service's Centennial celebration on Aug. 25, NASA's Multiangle Imaging...

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NASA image: NASA Terra Spacecraft Eyes Smoke Plumes from Massive Rim Fire Near Yosemite
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Aug 27, 2013

NASA Terra Spacecraft Eyes Smoke Plumes from Massive Rim Fire Near Yosemite

This visible image of California Rim Fire was acquired Aug. 23, 2013 by the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Smoke from California’s Long Valley Wildfire
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Smoke from California’s Long Valley Wildfire

NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a large area of smoke from the Long Valley Wildfire that was affecting Yosemite...

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NASA image: Rim Fire, California
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Dec 8, 2017

Rim Fire, California

On August 23, 2013, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this...

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NASA image: Satellite View of Rim Fire On August 25, 2013
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite View of Rim Fire On August 25, 2013

On August 25, 2013, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired...

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NASA image: Meet Woody Hoburg, Crew-6 Pilot
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Feb 23, 2023

Meet Woody Hoburg, Crew-6 Pilot

Teen model rocket maker. Rock climber and aircraft designer. MIT student and later professor. And now, pilot of...

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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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