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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: ARC-1990-AC91-2008
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Dec 11, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2008

ref # P-37330 Range : 1.3 million miles This color image of the Earth was obtained by the Galileo spacecraft at...

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NASA image: Zenith view of ISS over Earth limb taken during fly-around
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Feb 16, 2001

Zenith view of ISS over Earth limb taken during fly-around

STS098-713a-016 (16 February 2001) --- The International Space Station is backdropped over clouds, water and land in...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image, Moon with Earth over horizon and T/O 28
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Jan 21, 2009

Apollo 8 Mission image, Moon with Earth over horizon and T/O 28

AS08-13-2329 (Dec. 1968) --- The Earth rising is about five degrees above the lunar horizon in this black and white...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 19, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

Lili Bornio, right, and her mom, set up to sell eclipse shirts and stickers, that she designed, to raise money for...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-701-075 (2-12 June 1998) --- Fires across Mexico and Central America which created heavy smoke plumes for a...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 19, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

Carol Jensen, a produce purveyor for Black Bear Diner, is seen displaying solar glasses for sale at Black Bear Diner...

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NASA image: KSC-99wl06
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Jan 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spotted in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with...

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NASA image: Charleston, SC
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Mar 11, 2025

Charleston, SC

Charleston is the largest city in South Carolina, with almost 1 million people. It was founded in 1670 by the...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

This composite image of seven pictures shows the progression of a partial solar eclipse near from Ross Lake,...

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NASA image: Cape Province, South Africa as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Cape Province, South Africa as seen from STS-58

STS058-77-083 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- In this scene of the south coast of Africa, Cape Agulhas, the southernmost...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0725
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Mar 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A little blue heron stalks its next meal in a pond near Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0229
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, roseate spoonbills (front) and white ibis search the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0228
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, a roseate spoonbill (front) and white ibis search the...

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NASA image: Montreal, Quebec sits between the Prairies River and the St. Lawrence River
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Oct 8, 2025

Montreal, Quebec sits between the Prairies River and the St. Lawrence River

iss073e0866294 (Oct. 8, 2025) --- Montreal, Quebec, the second-most populous Canadian city with a metropolitan...

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NASA image: Lima, Peru, represents the brightest lights on the Peruvian coast.
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May 16, 2025

Lima, Peru, represents the brightest lights on the Peruvian coast.

iss073e0089435 (May 16, 2025) --- The International Space Station was soaring 261 miles above the Pacific coast of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0432
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Mar 29, 2002

KSC-02pd0432

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Short-Billed Dowitcher perches on a branch hanging above water near Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 9, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E182745 (05/09/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and his crewmates on Expedition 43 capture Earth...

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NASA image: iss063e040012
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Jun 30, 2020

iss063e040012

iss063e040012 (June 30, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting almost directly above Marfa, Texas,...

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NASA image: The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Mar 5, 2026

The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0364782 (March 5, 2026) --- The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is in...

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NASA image: The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Mar 5, 2026

The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0364790 (March 5, 2026) --- The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is in...

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NASA image: The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA departs the International Space Station
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Mar 6, 2026

The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA departs the International Space Station

iss074e0365124 (March 6, 2026) --- The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)...

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NASA image: CEO during Expedition 68
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Jan 17, 2023

CEO during Expedition 68

iss068e040596 (Jan. 17, 2023) --- Chile’s Villarrica volcano emits steam and other volcanic gases in this photo...

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NASA image: iss066e166620
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Mar 15, 2022

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iss066e166620 (March 15, 2022) --- NASA astronaut Raja Chari is pictured tethered to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss064e027923
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Feb 1, 2021

iss064e027923

iss064e027923 (Feb. 1, 2021) --- This photograph of two Russian spaceships, (from left) the Progress 76 resupply...

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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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