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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: Lunar Observation
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Aug 1, 2012

Lunar Observation

ISS032-E-011472 (1 Aug. 2012) --- One of the Expedition 32 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00013
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Mar 4, 2011

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The Orbital Sciences Taurus XL rocket lifts off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California carrying NASA's Glory...

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NASA image: Earth Observation Imagery
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Mar 16, 2016

Earth Observation Imagery

ISS047e009593 (03/16/2016) --- Expedition 47 crew members aboard the International Space Station capture a view of...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter berthed to the Earth-facing port on the Unity module
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Jan 16, 2025

The Cygnus space freighter berthed to the Earth-facing port on the Unity module

iss072e515922 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured berthed to the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew
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May 15, 2010

Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew

S132-E-007156 (15 May 2010) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00014
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Mar 4, 2011

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NASA Launch Commentator George Diller concludes coverage of the Glory_Taurus XL launch, which ended unsuccessfully...

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NASA image: Sunrise taken by the STS-133 crew
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Feb 25, 2011

Sunrise taken by the STS-133 crew

S133-E-006253 (25 Feb. 2011) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises, are featured in...

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NASA image: Hubble Against Earth Horizon 1997
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Oct 10, 1997

Hubble Against Earth Horizon 1997

The Hubble Space Telescope hovers at the boundary of Earth and space in this picture, taken after Hubble second...

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Feb 12, 2020

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iss062e005412 (Feb. 12, 2020) --- Noctilucent clouds, or night shining clouds, the highest clouds in the Earth's...

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NASA image: iss068e036496
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Dec 31, 2022

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iss068e038496 (Dec. 31, 2022) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise begin to illuminate the Earth's atmosphere...

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Jan 18, 2021

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iss064e024075 (Jan. 18, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above the North Atlantic...

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Jul 24, 2020

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iss063e058409 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission
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Jun 4, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 36 mission

ISS036-E-006173 (4 June 2013) --- One of the Expoedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 10, 2012

Lunar Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-031735 (11 Jan. 2012) --- One of a series of photos of the moon and Earth’s atmosphere as seen from the...

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NASA image: iss067e102149
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Jun 1, 2022

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iss067e102149 (June 1, 2022) --- The ISS Progress 79 resupply ship from Roscosmos leaves a plasma trail as it...

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NASA image: iss066e144602
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Feb 15, 2022

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iss066e144602 (Feb. 15, 2022) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise begin illuminating the Earth's atmosphere in...

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NASA image: iss067e238148
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Aug 4, 2022

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iss067e238148 (Aug. 4, 2022) --- The sun sets illuminating the cloud tops and highlighting Earth's atmosphere in...

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NASA image: Lunar view
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Aug 30, 2009

Lunar view

S128-E-006610 (30 Aug. 2009) --- A gibbous moon is visible above Earth's atmosphere, photographed by an STS-128 crew...

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NASA image: iss070e022731
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Nov 11, 2023

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iss070e022731 (Nov. 11, 2023) --- The sun's first rays begin illuminating Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from...

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NASA image: iss065e334875
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Aug 28, 2021

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iss065e334875 (Aug. 28, 2021) --- The atmospheric glow is pictured blanketing Earth's horizon beneath the stars as...

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NASA image: Lunar observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 9, 2012

Lunar observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-029002 (9 Jan. 2012)--- One of a series of photos of the moon and Earth’s atmosphere as seen from the...

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NASA image: iss068e023088
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Nov 18, 2022

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iss068e023088 (Nov. 18, 2022) --- The sun's last rays illuminate Earth's thin atmosphere during an orbital sunset in...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew
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Jun 19, 2017

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew

iss052e004913 (June 19, 2017) --- The aurora and the night sky above Earth’s atmosphere are pictured from the space...

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NASA image: iss068e010113
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Oct 4, 2022

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iss068e010113 (Oct. 4, 2022) --- The aurora australis intersects Earth's atmospheric glow in this photograph from...

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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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