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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 first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 7, 2024

The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere

iss072e030246 (Oct. 7, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: Burbank works with the MCA MSA of the Atmosphere Revitalization System
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Jan 23, 2012

Burbank works with the MCA MSA of the Atmosphere Revitalization System

ISS030-E-047174 (23 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works with the Major...

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NASA image: The aurora australis blends with Earth's atmospheric glow
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Sep 27, 2024

The aurora australis blends with Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e011331 (Sept. 27, 2024) --- The aurora australis blends with Earth's atmospheric glow blanketing the...

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NASA image: A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere
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Mar 31, 2026

A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere

iss074e0431548 (March 31, 2026) --- A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere from the...

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NASA image: An aurora streams above Earth’s atmospheric glow
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Feb 22, 2026

An aurora streams above Earth’s atmospheric glow

iss074e0324639 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- An aurora streams above Earth’s atmospheric glow, blanketing the city lights of...

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NASA image: An atmospheric glow crowns Earth's horizon as an aurora streams
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Apr 20, 2025

An atmospheric glow crowns Earth's horizon as an aurora streams

iss073e0035898 (April 20, 2025) --- An atmospheric glow crowns Earth's horizon as an aurora streams across the...

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NASA image: Burbank works with the MCA MSA of the Atmosphere Revitalization System
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Jan 23, 2012

Burbank works with the MCA MSA of the Atmosphere Revitalization System

ISS030-E-047173 (23 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works with the Major...

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NASA image: The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere
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May 27, 2025

The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0175716 (May 27, 2025) --- The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere during an orbital sunset in this...

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NASA image: The Large Magellanic Cloud above Earth's atmospheric glow
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Nov 26, 2024

The Large Magellanic Cloud above Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e278609 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- The Large Magellanic Cloud among a starry backdrop above Earth's atmospheric glow...

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NASA image: The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere
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May 27, 2025

The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0175732 (May 27, 2025) --- The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere during an orbital...

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NASA image: A wispy aurora intersects with Earth's atmospheric glow
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Apr 20, 2025

A wispy aurora intersects with Earth's atmospheric glow

iss073e0036151 (April 20, 2025) --- A wispy aurora intersects with Earth's atmospheric glow as a slight moon glint...

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NASA image: Airglow of Earth's atmosphere as seen by the STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

Airglow of Earth's atmosphere as seen by the STS-114 crew

S114-E-7558 (6 August 2005) --- This view featuring a distant Moon and a line of airglow of Earth’s atmosphere...

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NASA image: Mean Clear Air Precipitable Water, 500mb to TOA from AIRS data
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Mar 17, 2008

Mean Clear Air Precipitable Water, 500mb to TOA from AIRS data

Water vapor is the dominant greenhouse gas in our atmosphere. Mean clear air precipitable water, 500mb to top of...

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NASA image: Possible Methane Sources and Sinks
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Dec 16, 2014

Possible Methane Sources and Sinks

This illustration portrays possible ways methane might be added to Mars atmosphere sources and removed from the...

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NASA image: Goddard Goes to Mars
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Jun 25, 2014

Goddard Goes to Mars

The Martian climate remains one of the solar system's biggest mysteries: although cold and dry today, myriad surface...

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NASA image: Ocean Circulation Plays an Important Role in Absorbing Carbon from the Atmosphere
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Jun 9, 2017

Ocean Circulation Plays an Important Role in Absorbing Carbon from the Atmosphere

The oceans play a significant role in absorbing greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, and heat from the atmosphere....

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NASA image: MAVEN Press Briefing
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Oct 28, 2013

MAVEN Press Briefing

Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN principal investigator, University of Colorado Boulder Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space...

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NASA image: MAVEN Press Briefing
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Oct 28, 2013

MAVEN Press Briefing

Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN principal investigator, University of Colorado Boulder Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space...

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NASA image: Rocks Here Sequester Some of Mars Early Atmosphere
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Sep 2, 2015

Rocks Here Sequester Some of Mars Early Atmosphere

This view combines information from two instruments on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to map color-coded...

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NASA image: Titan Halo
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Sep 21, 2006

Titan Halo

Titan murky atmosphere shines as a halo of scattered light

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 1
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May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 1

This visual show how a raindrop falls through the atmosphere.

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NASA image: Water Vapor Reaches Mars' Middle Atmosphere During Global Dust Storm
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Jan 23, 2018

Water Vapor Reaches Mars' Middle Atmosphere During Global Dust Storm

Rising air during a 2007 global dust storm on Mars lofted water vapor into the planet's middle atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Taking on Titan: An Interview With Carrie Anderson
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Dec 16, 2010

Taking on Titan: An Interview With Carrie Anderson

Since she was a little girl, Carrie Anderson has wanted to be an astronomer. Now, as a space scientist at NASA...

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NASA image: New Arctic Lakes Could Soon Be a Major Source of Atmospheric Methane
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Aug 17, 2018

New Arctic Lakes Could Soon Be a Major Source of Atmospheric Methane

For centuries, a massive store of carbon has been locked underground in the Arctic's permanently frozen soil known...

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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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