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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: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 2, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e000320 (02/17/2016) --- Aurora flashing over the Earth as the International Space Station orbits around the...

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Dec 7, 2014

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GMT341_11_37_Barry Wilmore_Night Across U.S - Aurora - Great Lakes to Florida and Bahamas - For DM SB

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 9, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 37 crew. Folder lists this as aurora.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 24, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember. Aurora and sunrise are visible. One of a series of time lapse...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 23, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember. Aurora over Canada is visible. Image was released by astronaut...

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Apr 13, 2020

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iss062e148363 (April 13, 2020) --- The Earth's glow mingles with the "aurora australis" as the International Space...

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NASA image: iss042e024218
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Dec 7, 2014

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GMT341_11_37_Barry Wilmore_Night Across U.S - Aurora - Great Lakes to Florida and Bahamas - For DM SB

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NASA image: iss042e024544
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Dec 7, 2014

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GMT341_11_37_Barry Wilmore_Night Across U.S - Aurora - Great Lakes to Florida and Bahamas - For DM SB

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NASA image: Human Activity Impacted Space Weather
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May 17, 2017

Human Activity Impacted Space Weather

Our Cold War history is now offering scientists a chance to better understand the complex space system that...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis on Jupiter
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Dec 18, 1997

Aurora Borealis on Jupiter

This image, taken by NASA Galileo spacecraft, shows the darkside of Jupiter, the part not illuminated by sunlight....

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NASA image: Orion rising and Auroras
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Jun 25, 2014

Orion rising and Auroras

ISS040-E-020018 (25 June 2014) ---

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NASA image: Four Aurora Snapshots
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Sep 23, 2010

Four Aurora Snapshots

A quartet of false-color, composite images show the dance of Saturn southern lights in data obtained by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 44 crewmember
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Jul 13, 2015

Earth observations taken by Expedition 44 crewmember

ISS044E012986 (07/13/2015) --- This Night Earth Observation of an Aurora Borealis was captured by NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: iss052e007904
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Jun 25, 2017

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iss052e007904 (06/25/2017) --- This image of the Earths aurora was take on board the International Space Station on...

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NASA image: iss067e133437
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Jun 15, 2022

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iss067e133437 (June 15, 2022) --- An aurora streams above a cloudy Earth as the International Space Station orbited...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Folder labels this...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Folder labels this...

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NASA image: 62-MA7-169
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May 23, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn congratulates Scott Carpenter on his three-orbit mission aboard the Aurora 7...

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NASA image: iss066e146457
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Feb 18, 2022

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iss066e146457 (Feb. 18, 2022) --- The aurora australis streams above the Indian Ocean in this picture from the...

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NASA image: iss062e140329
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Apr 8, 2020

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iss062e140329 (April 8, 2020) --- The "aurora australis" is pictured near the southern-most point of the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew
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Jun 19, 2017

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew

iss052e004998 (June 19, 2017) --- The aurora and the starry night are pictured above Earth’s atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: iss072e147641
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Nov 9, 2024

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iss072e147641 (Nov. 9, 2024) -- A green and red aurora streaks through Earth's atmosphere as the International Space...

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NASA image: Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech
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Jan 12, 2007

Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, the integrated THEMIS spacecraft is ready for spin-balance testing. THEMIS consists...

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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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