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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: Calbuco Volcano Erupts in Southern Chile
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Apr 24, 2015

Calbuco Volcano Erupts in Southern Chile

Calbuco Volcano in southern Chile has erupted for the first time since 1972, with the last major eruption occurring...

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NASA image: ksc_022212_lsp_npp
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Jan 8, 2018

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NASA image: Aurora over North America
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Dec 8, 2017

Aurora over North America

Using the “day-night band” (DNB) of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), the Suomi National...

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NASA image: NASA Analyzes Record-Breaking Hurricane Patricia
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Analyzes Record-Breaking Hurricane Patricia

When NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Patricia on October 23 at 5:20 a.m. EDT the VIIRS instrument that...

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NASA image: February 2015 Leaves Its Mark on the Eastern U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

February 2015 Leaves Its Mark on the Eastern U.S.

Freezing rain is in the forecast from Texas to the mid-Mississippi Valley and into the Carolinas with temperatures...

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NASA image: High Probability of Cyclone Development in the Bay of Bengal
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Dec 8, 2017

High Probability of Cyclone Development in the Bay of Bengal

The Joint Typhoon Warning Center states that formation of a significant tropical cyclone is possible in the Bay of...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Cairo
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Cairo

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Atlanta
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Atlanta

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Istanbul
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Istanbul

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Texas and Louisiana
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Texas and Louisiana

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Florida
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Florida

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Hurricane Sandy Viewed in the Dark of Night
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Sandy Viewed in the Dark of Night

NASA image acquired October 28, 2012 For the latest info from NASA on Hurricane Sandy go to: 1.usa.gov/Ti5SgS This...

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NASA image: City Lights of South America’s Atlantic Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights of South America’s Atlantic Coast

This image of part of the Atlantic coast of South America was acquired by the Suomi NPP satellite on the night of...

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NASA image: City Lights of South America’s Atlantic Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights of South America’s Atlantic Coast

This image of part of the Atlantic coast of South America was acquired by the Suomi NPP satellite on the night of...

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NASA image: Eastern Hemisphere - Blue Marble 2012
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Dec 8, 2017

Eastern Hemisphere - Blue Marble 2012

February 2, 2012 Go here to view an image that explains how composite images like these are created:...

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NASA image: Black Marble - City Lights 2012 [hd animation]
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Dec 8, 2017

Black Marble - City Lights 2012 [hd animation]

The night side of Earth twinkles with light, and the first thing to stand out is the cities. “Nothing tells us more...

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NASA image: City Lights 2012 - Flat map
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights 2012 - Flat map

NASA image acquired April 18 - October 23, 2012 This new image of the Earth at night is a composite assembled from...

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NASA image: Black Marble - City Lights 2012
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Dec 8, 2017

Black Marble - City Lights 2012

The night side of Earth twinkles with light, and the first thing to stand out is the cities. “Nothing tells us more...

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NASA image: City Lights of the United States 2012
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights of the United States 2012

NASA image acquired April 18 - October 23, 2012 This image of the United States of America at night is a composite...

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NASA image: Black Marble View of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
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Dec 10, 2018

Black Marble View of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

At night, a satellite's view of Earth lights up in bright strings of roads dotted with pearl-like cities and towns...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Southern California and the Southwest
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Southern California and the Southwest

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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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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