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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: iss060e001774
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Jun 29, 2019

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iss060e001774 (June 29, 2019) --- A waning crescent moon is barely visible in the center background as the...

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NASA image: iss068e075343
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Mar 16, 2023

iss068e075343

iss068e075343 (March 16, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss070e062800
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Jan 10, 2024

iss070e062800

iss070e062800 (Jan. 10, 2024) --- The southwestern tip of Western Australia, with its capital city of Perth at...

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NASA image: Sri Lanka
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Apr 20, 2024

Sri Lanka

iss071e014023 (April 20, 2024) -- Sri Lanka, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, was photographed from the International...

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NASA image: iss068e007324
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Oct 2, 2022

iss068e007324

iss068e007324 (Oct. 2, 2022) --- The first quarter Moon is pictured setting below Earth's horizon as the...

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NASA image: iss059e119533
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Jun 21, 2019

iss059e119533

iss059e119533 (June 21, 2019) --- The atmospheric glow and a wispy aurora australis, also known as the "southern...

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NASA image: A yellow‑green airglow blanketing Earth’s atmosphere beneath a starry sky
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Apr 12, 2026

A yellow‑green airglow blanketing Earth’s atmosphere beneath a starry sky

iss074e0472536 (April 12, 2026) --- This serene image, taken from the International Space Station as it orbited 265...

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NASA image: An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and blue hues
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May 5, 2026

An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and blue hues

iss074e0556645 (May 5, 2026) --- An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and...

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NASA image: Hulhumale, Maldives
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Jan 22, 2021

Hulhumale, Maldives

The Maldives nation, in the Indian Ocean, faces an environmental threat from sea level rise, as 80% of its islands...

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NASA image: Converging Oceaniac Internal Waves, Somalia, Africa
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Oct 3, 1988

Converging Oceaniac Internal Waves, Somalia, Africa

The arculate fronts of these apparently converging internal waves off the northeast coast of Somalia (11.5N, 51.5E)...

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NASA image: Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa

STS054-152-001 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- View southeastward across the northern, arid coastal plain of Somalia from Dhul...

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NASA image: Deforestation, Madagascar
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Nov 27, 1989

Deforestation, Madagascar

STS033-82-103 (22-27 Nov. 1989) --- This oblique view of the southern half of Madagascar was taken by the crew...

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NASA image: The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
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Nov 2, 2025

The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands

iss073e1047970 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Jan 12, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-024557 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Male Atoll and Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00162
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May 6, 2004

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Wind currents from Asia and India can carry ozone smog and pollution thousands of miles away to the southern...

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NASA image: iss064e018944
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Jan 1, 2021

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iss064e018944 (Jan. 1, 2021) --- Two spaceships are pictured attached to the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow
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Oct 25, 2025

The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow

iss073e0982679 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow that...

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NASA image: Docked Discovery over Australia
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Apr 10, 2010

Docked Discovery over Australia

ISS023-E-021465 (10 April 2010) --- The aft section of the docked space shuttle Discovery and the station’s robotic...

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NASA image: A vivid red and green aurora crowns Earth’s horizon
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Jul 28, 2025

A vivid red and green aurora crowns Earth’s horizon

iss073e0420541 (July 28, 2025) --- A vivid red and green aurora crowns Earth’s horizon over the southern Indian...

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NASA image: iss068e027781
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Dec 7, 2022

iss068e027781

iss068e027781 (Dec. 7, 2022) --- The Moon is pictured the day before its Full Moon phase from the International...

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NASA image: iss071e130569
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May 26, 2024

iss071e130569

iss071e130569 (May 26, 2024) --- An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: GEMINI-6 - EARTH-SKY VIEW - AUSTRALIA - OUTER SPACE
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Dec 16, 1965

GEMINI-6 - EARTH-SKY VIEW - AUSTRALIA - OUTER SPACE

S65-63136 (16 Dec. 1965) --- Shark Bay area on the western coast of Western Australia as seen from the Gemini-6...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module
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Apr 27, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module

iss073e0002707 (April 27, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module as the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1363
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1363

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The fog clears from the turn basin as the morning sky turns blue over NASA's Kennedy 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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