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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: Betsiboka River Valley, Madagascar
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Jun 24, 1983

Betsiboka River Valley, Madagascar

STS007-03-058 (18-24 June 1983) --- The Island of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa. The...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 26, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-008471 (26 Nov. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 38 crew members aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: iss067e035732
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May 6, 2022

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iss067e035732 (May 6, 2022) --- The Soyuz MS-21 crew ship is picture docked to the Prichal docking module as the...

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NASA image: iss066e096810
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Dec 24, 2021

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iss066e096810 (Dec. 24, 2021) --- Pictured from left, are the Soyuz MS-19 crew ship and the Nauka multipurpose...

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NASA image: Sunrise taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Oct 4, 2009

Sunrise taken by the Expedition 20 crew

iss020e046427 (Oct. 4, 2009) --- The sun sets below Earth's horizon illuminating the atmosphere with its last rays...

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NASA image: iss070e044474
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Dec 22, 2023

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iss070e044474 (Dec. 22, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured in the grip of the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: TL Aurora Night 500 mm lens
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Jul 7, 2014

TL Aurora Night 500 mm lens

ISS040-E-048011 (7 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: iss070e062791
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Jan 8, 2024

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iss070e062791 (Jan. 8, 2024) --- A cloud-covered Indian Ocean, illuminated about an hour before sunset, is pictured...

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NASA image: iss067e055480
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May 16, 2022

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iss067e055480 (May 16, 2022) --- From bottom to top, the Soyuz MS-21 crew ship is docked to the Prichal docking...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 36 crew
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Jun 2, 2013

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 36 crew

ISS036-E-005813 (2 June 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: iss070e005423
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Oct 18, 2023

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iss070e005423 (Oct. 18, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Rassvet module as the...

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NASA image: iss065e214029
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Aug 2, 2021

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iss065e214029 (Aug. 2, 2021) --- Russia's "Nauka" Multipurpose Laboratory Module is pictured docked to the Zvezda...

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NASA image: "Aurora Australis, Airglow, Terminator  view taken by the Expedition 29 crew"
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Sep 18, 2011

"Aurora Australis, Airglow, Terminator view taken by the Expedition 29 crew"

ISS029-E-007500 (18 Sept. 2011) --- This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: iss070e075551
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Jan 20, 2024

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iss070e075551 (Jan. 20, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft carrying the four-member Axiom Mission 3...

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NASA image: iss064e055946
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Apr 8, 2021

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iss064e055946 (April 8, 2021) --- This long exposure photograph was taken during an orbital night period from the...

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NASA image: iss065e483092
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Oct 16, 2021

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iss065e483092 (Oct. 16. 2021) --- Two Soyuz crew ships are pictured docked at the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis view taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 18, 2011

Aurora Australis view taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-006406 (18 Sept. 2011) --- This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: The Quirimbas Islands
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Jul 21, 2024

The Quirimbas Islands

iss071e378497 (July 21, 2024) -- The Quirimbas Islands lie in the western Indian Ocean off the coast of Mozambique....

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NASA image: iss071e168287
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Jun 2, 2024

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iss071e168287 (June 2, 2024) --- Stars sparkle above Earth's atmospheric glow in this long-duration photograph taken...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken using EHDC3
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Apr 4, 2019

Earth observation taken using EHDC3

iss059e013118 (April 4, 2019) --- The aurora australis swirls above the Indian Ocean south of Australia as the...

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NASA image: iss068e031767
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Dec 22, 2022

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iss068e031767 (Dec. 22, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer and NASA spacewalker Josh Cassada prepares a...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis view taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 18, 2011

Aurora Australis view taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-006404 (18 Sept. 2011) --- This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope approaches Shuttle Endeavour
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescope approaches Shuttle Endeavour

STS061-93-031 (4 Dec 1993) --- Part of the vast Indian Ocean forms the backdrop for this scene of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset
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Aug 30, 2025

The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset

iss073e0741038 (Aug. 30, 2025) --- The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset...

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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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