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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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate and Black Light Test
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Nov 14, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate and Black Light Test

Technicians with Orbital ATK install the first half of the Pegasus XL fairing around NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate and Black Light Test
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Nov 14, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate and Black Light Test

Technicians with Orbital ATK have installed the first half of the Pegasus XL fairing around NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Light Material Ripped Up Older Dark Vein Material
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Nov 11, 2015

Light Material Ripped Up Older Dark Vein Material

This view from the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on the arm of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a combination of...

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NASA image: How to Measure the Size of an Asteroid
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Jun 19, 2014

How to Measure the Size of an Asteroid

Observations of infrared light from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope coming from asteroids provide a better estimate of...

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NASA image: EC87-0014-8
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Jan 21, 1987

EC87-0014-8

Daedalus Project's Light Eagle - Human powered aircraft

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NASA image: The city lights of Southeast Asia streaking below the International Space Station
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Jun 21, 2025

The city lights of Southeast Asia streaking below the International Space Station

iss073e0415606 (June 21, 2025) --- The International Space Station soars 259 miles above Cambodia in this...

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NASA image: City lights outline southern Japan from Fukuoka to Tokyo
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Sep 14, 2025

City lights outline southern Japan from Fukuoka to Tokyo

iss073e0824492 (Sept. 14, 2025) --- In this oblique view from the International Space Station, city lights outline...

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NASA image: Lima, Peru, represents the brightest lights on the Peruvian coast.
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May 16, 2025

Lima, Peru, represents the brightest lights on the Peruvian coast.

iss073e0089435 (May 16, 2025) --- The International Space Station was soaring 261 miles above the Pacific coast of...

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NASA image: The city lights of Italy sparkle from Naples to Genoa
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Dec 26, 2025

The city lights of Italy sparkle from Naples to Genoa

iss074e0079747 (Dec. 26, 2025) --- The city lights of Italy sparkle from Naples to Genoa along the western coast and...

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NASA image: FIR Light Microscopy Module Set Up
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Nov 9, 2009

FIR Light Microscopy Module Set Up

ISS021-E-022460 (9 Nov. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Cities light up the west coast of India
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Feb 28, 2026

Cities light up the west coast of India

iss074e0351378 (Feb. 28, 2026) --- Cities light up the west coast of India as illuminated fishing boats catching...

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NASA image: FIR Light Microscopy Module Set Up
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Nov 9, 2009

FIR Light Microscopy Module Set Up

ISS021-E-022457 (9 Nov. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 21 flight engineer, uses a communication...

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NASA image: The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs
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Nov 2, 2025

The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs

iss073e1047143 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs dot the nation's...

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NASA image: The boot of Italy well-defined by the nation's city lights
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Mar 22, 2025

The boot of Italy well-defined by the nation's city lights

iss072e904970 (March 22, 2025) --- The boot of Italy well-defined by the nation's city lights stands in contrast to...

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NASA image: A Fan-Shaped Landform and Nearby Light-Toned Material
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Jun 17, 2015

A Fan-Shaped Landform and Nearby Light-Toned Material

The focus of this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is on the western end of a fan-shaped landform,...

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NASA image: City lights sparkle across a cloudy Europe and the Alps
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Jan 6, 2026

City lights sparkle across a cloudy Europe and the Alps

iss074e0224384 (Jan. 6, 2026) --- City lights sparkle across a cloudy Europe and the Alps in this photograph from a...

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NASA image: FIR Light Microscopy Module Set Up
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Nov 9, 2009

FIR Light Microscopy Module Set Up

ISS021-E-022459 (9 Nov. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 21 flight engineer, installs the Light...

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NASA image: The coastlines of Colombia and Venezuela illuminated by city lights
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Sep 21, 2025

The coastlines of Colombia and Venezuela illuminated by city lights

iss073e0854494 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- The coastlines of Colombia and Venezuela (left), illuminated by city lights, are...

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NASA image: City lights from Tokyo to Osaka and Hiroshima
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Sep 15, 2025

City lights from Tokyo to Osaka and Hiroshima

iss073e0842595 (Sept. 15, 2025) --- City lights from Tokyo (center) to Osaka and Hiroshima (top left) illuminate...

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NASA image: The city lights of Budapest dominate the nightscape of Hungary
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Jan 18, 2026

The city lights of Budapest dominate the nightscape of Hungary

iss074e0149554 (Jan. 18, 2026) --- The city lights of Budapest (right) dominate the nightscape of Hungary, which is...

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NASA image: City lights sparkle across the southern United States
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Jun 20, 2025

City lights sparkle across the southern United States

iss073e0273067 (June 20, 2025) --- City lights sparkle across the southern United States in this photograph taken at...

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NASA image: Juno View of Jupiter Southern Lights
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Sep 2, 2016

Juno View of Jupiter Southern Lights

This infrared image gives an unprecedented view of the southern aurora of Jupiter, as captured by NASA's Juno...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3125
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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3129
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3129

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes A and B are secured to work stands in the Astrotech...

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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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