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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: Curiosity Lights Up ‘Nevado Sajama’ at Night
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Jan 27, 2026

Curiosity Lights Up ‘Nevado Sajama’ at Night

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used LED lights on the end of its robotic arm to create this rare nighttime view of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2158
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Mar 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2160
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Mar 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., a crane moves NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2161
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Mar 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians secure NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2159
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Mar 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2159

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., a crane is attached to NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: The blue and green lights of fishing boats dot the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea
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Apr 20, 2026

The blue and green lights of fishing boats dot the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea

iss074e0526743 (April 20, 2026) --- The blue and green lights of fishing boats dot the Gulf of Thailand and the...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation
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Aug 25, 2017

Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation

iss052e073850 (Aug. 25, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer installs hardware Biological Research In Canisters -...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation
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Aug 25, 2017

Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation

iss052e073846 (Aug. 25, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer installling the Biological Research In Canisters...

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NASA image: Odyssey's Three Views of Phobos in Visible Light
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May 9, 2019

Odyssey's Three Views of Phobos in Visible Light

This movie shows three views of the Martian moon Phobos as viewed in visible light by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: JSC Features/Roundup. Christmas Lights on Memorial Tree Grove
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Dec 4, 2007

JSC Features/Roundup. Christmas Lights on Memorial Tree Grove

View of Christmas Lights on Memorial Tree Grove at dusk at entrance to JSC.

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NASA image: Juno Captures Jupiter Glow in Infrared Light
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Sep 2, 2016

Juno Captures Jupiter Glow in Infrared Light

As NASA's Juno spacecraft approached Jupiter on Aug. 27, 2016, the Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) instrument...

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NASA image: Night Lights Along the Mediterranean Sea
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Sep 23, 2024

Night Lights Along the Mediterranean Sea

iss072e000922 (Sept. 23, 2024) -- The vibrant night lights of coastal cities on the Mediterranean Sea, from Spain to...

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NASA image: City lights dot the U.S. landscape
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May 21, 2025

City lights dot the U.S. landscape

iss073e0148982 (May 21, 2025) --- City lights dot the U.S. landscape looking southeast from 261 miles above Omaha,...

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NASA image: The city lights of Hong Kong and Shenzhen
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Dec 20, 2024

The city lights of Hong Kong and Shenzhen

iss072e399613 (Dec. 20, 2024) --- The city lights of Hong Kong (bottom center) and Shenzhen, China, are different...

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NASA image: New Simulation Sheds Light on Spiraling Supermassive Black Holes
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Oct 2, 2018

New Simulation Sheds Light on Spiraling Supermassive Black Holes

A new model is bringing scientists a step closer to understanding the kinds of light signals produced when two...

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NASA image: Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition
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Jul 8, 2019

Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition

As part of Apollo 50 anniversary events, KSC employees are participating in a special edition of Feds Feeds Families...

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NASA image: Light-Toned Layers in Tithonium Chasma
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Aug 12, 2015

Light-Toned Layers in Tithonium Chasma

Tithonium Chasma is a part of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the Solar System. If Valles Marineris was...

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NASA image: Burbank performs maintenance on the light cover for the MSG
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Jan 16, 2012

Burbank performs maintenance on the light cover for the MSG

ISS030-E-155913 (16 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Indonesian city lights and lightning storms streak below
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Jun 20, 2025

Indonesian city lights and lightning storms streak below

iss073e0251575 (June 20, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph was taken from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: An aurora shimmers and dances above the city lights of Canada
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Jan 4, 2025

An aurora shimmers and dances above the city lights of Canada

iss072e501410 (Jan. 4, 2025) --- An aurora shimmers and dances above the city lights of Canada in this photograph...

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NASA image: The city lights of Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah
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Dec 19, 2024

The city lights of Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah

iss072e399194 (Dec. 19, 2024) --- The city lights of Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, and its surrounding...

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NASA image: Burbank performs maintenance on the light cover for the MSG
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Jan 16, 2012

Burbank performs maintenance on the light cover for the MSG

ISS030-E-155912 (16 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: The city lights of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city
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Feb 17, 2025

The city lights of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city

iss072e645691 (Feb. 17, 2025) --- The city lights of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city with a population of over...

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NASA image: City lights dot the southern United States' landscape
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May 21, 2025

City lights dot the southern United States' landscape

iss073e0149171 (May 21, 2025) --- City lights dot the southern United States' landscape from Louisiana (upper left),...

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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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