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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: GEMINI-TITAN (GT-11) - EARTH SKY - OUTER SPACE
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Sep 14, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT-11) - EARTH SKY - OUTER SPACE

S66-54677 (14 Sept. 1966) --- India and Ceylon as seen from the orbiting Gemini-11 spacecraft at an altitude of 410...

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NASA image: Lunar Observation
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Jul 21, 2012

Lunar Observation

ISS032-E-008651 (21 July 2012) --- From over the Southern Indian Ocean about 155 miles (250 kilometers) northeast of...

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo craft and the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Feb 13, 2026

The HTV-X1 cargo craft and the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0319321 (Feb. 19, 2026) --- JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) HTV-X1 cargo craft, with the...

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NASA image: GMT007_09_33_Terry Virts_India Maldives night zoom chennai colum
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Jan 6, 2015

GMT007_09_33_Terry Virts_India Maldives night zoom chennai colum

ISS042eE01551 (01/06/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this night image out with the twinkling city...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1360
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun rising over the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 is partially silhouetted against an orbital sunrise
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Jul 22, 2025

The Canadarm2 is partially silhouetted against an orbital sunrise

iss073e0490038 (July 22, 2025) --- The International Space Station's 57.7-foot-long robotic arm, also known as the...

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NASA image: 51F earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

51F earth observations

51F-31-006 (29 July -- 6 Aug. 1985) --- An oblique view of the sun rising over Earth during late July of 1985, as...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo spacecraft and the Soyuz MS-26 crew ship
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Nov 15, 2024

The Cygnus cargo spacecraft and the Soyuz MS-26 crew ship

iss072e188878 (Nov. 15, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo spacecraft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped solar...

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NASA image: "Aurora Australis, Airglow, Terminator  view taken by the Expedition 29 crew"
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Sep 18, 2011

"Aurora Australis, Airglow, Terminator view taken by the Expedition 29 crew"

ISS029-E-007473 (18 Sept. 2011) --- This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: iss071e479847
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Aug 11, 2024

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iss071e479847 (Aug. 11, 2024) --- An aurora radiates brightly above the Indian Ocean in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: A dim, yellow-green airglow crowns Earth’s horizon between northwestern Australia and Indonesia
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Sep 14, 2025

A dim, yellow-green airglow crowns Earth’s horizon between northwestern Australia and Indonesia

iss073e0828980 (Sept. 14, 2025) --- A dim, yellow-green airglow crowns Earth’s horizon between northwestern...

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NASA image: STS-78 external tank documented after separation
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Jul 9, 1996

STS-78 external tank documented after separation

STS078-457-006 (20 June 1996) --- One of the first still pictures recorded by the crew members was this 35mm image...

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NASA image: iss067e055885
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May 16, 2022

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iss067e055885 (May 16, 2022) --- U.S. and Russian spaceships are pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: The Draco thrusters of the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft fire during a reboost demonstration
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Sep 26, 2025

The Draco thrusters of the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft fire during a reboost demonstration

iss073e0814070 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- This nighttime image was captured from a window aboard the SpaceX Dragon crew...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Dec 4, 2002

Earth Science

International Space Station (ISS) crew members were able to document a rare occurrence. The dark area near the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1361
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1361

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pelican is silhouetted against the rosy dawn sky as morning fog floats over the turn basin...

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NASA image: The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow
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Jun 13, 2025

The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow

iss073e0608751 (June 13, 2025) --- The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 26, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-016292 (26 April 2014) --- A wish-bone shaped display of Aurora Australis over the Indian Ocean serves as a...

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NASA image: Asteroid 2020 QG Zips Around the Earth (Illustration)
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Aug 18, 2020

Asteroid 2020 QG Zips Around the Earth (Illustration)

This illustration shows asteroid 2020 QG's trajectory bending during its close approach to Earth. The asteroid is...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 29, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-035983 (28 Jan. 2013) --- This view, photographed by one of the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: iss070e043731
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Dec 20, 2023

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iss070e043731 (Dec. 20, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter and the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-24 crew ship...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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Apr 3, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e010180 (April 3, 2019) --- The aurora australis, also known as the "southern lights", is pictured as the...

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NASA image: A yellow-green airglow crowns the horizon beneath a starry sky and a faint Milky Way
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Dec 29, 2025

A yellow-green airglow crowns the horizon beneath a starry sky and a faint Milky Way

iss074e0043595 (Dec. 29, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph of Earth’s horizon was taken at approximately 8:30...

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NASA image: SAC-A satellite after deployment
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Dec 14, 1998

SAC-A satellite after deployment

STS088-354-031 (14 Dec. 1998) --- Toward the STS-88 mission's end, the astronauts deployed a small 590-pound...

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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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