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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: KSC-2009-1362
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising higher in the morning sky, the sun puts a glow on the fog rising from the turn basin...

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NASA image: Clouds stretch into a soft blur and a bright airglow blankets Earth’s horizon
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Sep 29, 2025

Clouds stretch into a soft blur and a bright airglow blankets Earth’s horizon

iss073e0818308 (Sept. 29, 2025) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken 263...

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NASA image: iss070e043698
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Dec 20, 2023

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iss070e043698 (Dec. 20, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter (at left) and the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-24...

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NASA image: iss068e027828
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Dec 8, 2022

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iss068e027828 (Dec. 8, 2022) --- The Full Moon is pictured setting below Earth's horizon from the International...

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NASA image: iss071e045750
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Apr 26, 2024

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iss071e045750 (April 26, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is pictured docked to the Harmony module's...

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Image
Oct 13, 2016

Cape Agulhas, South Africa

The southernmost tip of Africa is marked by the Cape Agulhas lighthouse. The warm Atlantic Agulhas current meets the...

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NASA image: The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA is grasped by the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Mar 6, 2026

The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA is grasped by the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0365138 (March 6, 2026) --- The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is...

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NASA image: The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA is grasped by the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Mar 6, 2026

The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA is grasped by the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0365023 (March 6, 2026) --- The HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six.
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Dec 4, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-05070 (4 December 2002) --- The new crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were able to...

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NASA image: iss070e043722
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Dec 20, 2023

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iss070e043722 (Dec. 20, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured attached to the...

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NASA image: iss060e083260
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Sep 28, 2019

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iss060e083260 (Oct. 1, 2019) --- Japan's H-II Transfer Vehicle-8 (HTV-8) slowly approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: iss065e376020
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Sep 12, 2021

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iss065e376020 (Sept. 12, 2021) --- The International Space Station's Russian segment, including the Nauka...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH - SKY VIEWS
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH - SKY VIEWS

S65-18759 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut John W. Young took this picture of clouds over the Indian Ocean during the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station
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Jun 26, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0249492 (June 26, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew from Axiom...

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NASA image: Aurora Astralis taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 3, 2003

Aurora Astralis taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-06077 (3 June 2003) --- This view featuring the Aurora Australis or “southern lights” was...

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NASA image: A green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky
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Sep 27, 2025

A green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky

iss073e0831259 (Sept. 27, 2025) --- A green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky and above Earth's...

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NASA image: Dark aurora shots
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Sep 2, 2014

Dark aurora shots

ISS040-E-125550 (2 Sept. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: The International Space Station’s Roscosmos segment shows
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Oct 16, 2025

The International Space Station’s Roscosmos segment shows

iss073e0885731 (Oct. 16, 2025) --- This view of the International Space Station’s Roscosmos segment shows (from...

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NASA image: HST, flyaround of the telescope after deployment on this second servicing mission
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Feb 19, 1997

HST, flyaround of the telescope after deployment on this second servicing mission

STS082-746-059 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is seen during its separation from the Space...

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NASA image: iss066e147492
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Feb 21, 2022

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iss066e147492 (Feb. 21, 2022) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured approaching the...

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NASA image: The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon
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Aug 12, 2025

The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon

iss073e0690720 (Aug. 12, 2025) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon revealing faint orange...

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NASA image: iss071e128882
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May 26, 2024

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iss071e128882 (May 26, 2024) --- A dim aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six.
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Dec 4, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-05064 (4 December 2002) --- The new crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were able to...

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NASA image: iss071e045543
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Apr 25, 2024

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iss071e045543 (April 25, 2024) --- Cosmonauts (near center) Nikolai Chub and Oleg Kononenko are pictured outside of...

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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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