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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: The city lights of Mexico City and its surrounding suburbs dominate the nightscape
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May 16, 2025

The city lights of Mexico City and its surrounding suburbs dominate the nightscape

iss073e0088816 (May 16, 2025) --- The International Space Station was soaring 259 miles above central Mexico with a...

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NASA image: Chesapeake Bay, New England
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Sep 30, 1994

Chesapeake Bay, New England

STS068-234-044 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- From the wetlands in Maryland to the nation's capital and onto...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 1, 2021

National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers opening remarks at the first meeting of the National Space Council, Wednesday,...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

National Security Advisor to the Vice President Philip Gordon, center, leads the third meeting of the National Space...

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NASA image: iss071e516947
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Aug 18, 2024

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iss071e516947 (Aug. 18, 2024) --- Oklahoma City, the capital of Oklahoma with a population of over 680,000, is...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 1, 2021

National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers opening remarks at the first meeting of the National Space Council, Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Delhi, India—the second-largest metropolitan area in the world
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Mar 6, 2025

Delhi, India—the second-largest metropolitan area in the world

iss072e757452 (March 6, 2025) --- Delhi, India—the second-largest metropolitan area in the world with a population...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 25, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-19273 (25 March 2004) --- This image featuring Mumbai, India was taken by an Expedition 8 crewmember on the...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 1, 2021

National Space Council Meeting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during the first meeting of the National Space Council, Wednesday, Dec. 1,...

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NASA image: iss012e23442
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Dec 2, 2005

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ISS012-E-23442 (2 Dec. 2005) --- The coastal region in Somalia, south of the capital of Mogadishu (out of frame), is...

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NASA image: 2012 Feds Feed Families
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Sep 12, 2012

2012 Feds Feed Families

Stennis Space Center employees concluded their 2012 Feds Feed Families effort at the end of August with collection...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen introduces Vice President Kamala...

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NASA image: iss070e027906
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Nov 19, 2023

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iss070e027906 (Nov. 19, 2023) --- The night lights of Mexico City, the capital and largest city of Mexico with a...

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NASA image: Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River
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Jun 22, 1973

Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River

SL2-05-393 (22 June 1973) --- The nation's capital lies astride the Potomac River (38.5N, 77.5W) at the head of the...

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NASA image: Vienna, Austria, and Bratislava, Slovakia, light up the Central European nightscape
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Jan 18, 2026

Vienna, Austria, and Bratislava, Slovakia, light up the Central European nightscape

iss074e0149548 (Jan. 18, 2026) --- Vienna, Austria, and Bratislava, Slovakia, light up the Central European...

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NASA image: Turks and Caicos Earth Observations during Expedition 69
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Jun 23, 2023

Turks and Caicos Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e025034 (June 23, 2023) -- While only eight are inhabited, the Turks and Caicos are home to 40 different...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris, center, is seen with members of the National Space Council during the council’s third...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Oct 22, 2010

USA Science and Engineering Festival

Visitors to the USA Science and Engineering Festival look over the many exhibits, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at...

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NASA image: Istanbul, Turkey
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Jul 21, 2001

Istanbul, Turkey

This June 16, 2000 image of Istanbul, Turkey show a full 60 by 60 km ASTER scene in the visible and infrared...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Oct 13, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-014856 (13 Oct. 2012) --- A nighttime view of Qatar is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Calcutta
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Oct 22, 2001

Calcutta

The city of Calcutta appears in this 24 by 34 km (15 by 21 mile) sub-scene, acquired March 29, 2000. In 1690 the...

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NASA image: Argentina
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Dec 8, 2017

Argentina

Acquisition Date: February 28, 1985 The Sierra de Velasco Mountains dominate this image in northern Argentina. The...

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NASA image: Brisbane, Australia
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Jan 20, 1996

Brisbane, Australia

STS072-721-010 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour exposed this frame of Brisbane,...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Dec 20, 2023

National Space Council Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, second from left, speaks during the third meeting of the National Space...

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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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