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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.

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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-2012-3128
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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Using flashlights, technicians closely inspect one of NASA's twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3126
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3126

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician cleans and inspects one of NASA's twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes in the clean...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3133
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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians inspect one of NASA's twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes inside the clean room high...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3127
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3127

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians use flashlights to conduct a meticulous inspection of one of NASA's twin...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections
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Jun 17, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections
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Jun 17, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, preparations are underway to...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections
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Jun 17, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairings UV and White Light Inspections

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis and city lights on the horizon  taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 29, 2011

Aurora Borealis and city lights on the horizon taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-012564 (29 Sept. 2011) --- The Midwestern United States at night with Aurora Borealis is featured in this...

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NASA image: Charting Ingredients for Life
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Jul 27, 2005

Charting Ingredients for Life

This graph, or spectrum, from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, charts light from a faraway galaxy located 10 billion...

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NASA image: Earth observations of city lights in the Alps taken during STS-97
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Dec 11, 2000

Earth observations of city lights in the Alps taken during STS-97

STS097-355-011 (30 Nov. -11 Dec. 2000) --- This vertical scene showing Torino and Milano, Italy, at night, was...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan
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Dec 28, 2024

The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan

iss072e436230 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan...

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NASA image: City lights dot the Pacific Northwest region of North America
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May 16, 2025

City lights dot the Pacific Northwest region of North America

iss073e0088323 (May 16, 2025) --- City lights dot the Pacific Northwest region of North America at approximately...

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NASA image: Vinogradov removes the light screen guards in the Pirs DC1 during Expedition 13
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Aug 16, 2006

Vinogradov removes the light screen guards in the Pirs DC1 during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-71925 (16 Aug. 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: The city lights of Southeast Asia streak below the International Space Station
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May 22, 2025

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

iss073e0134504 (May 22, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph taken from the International Space Station orbiting...

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NASA image: The city lights of Tianjin, Langfang, and Beijing, three cities in China
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Dec 21, 2024

The city lights of Tianjin, Langfang, and Beijing, three cities in China

iss072e401952 (Dec. 21, 2024) --- The city lights (from left) of Tianjin, Langfang, and Beijing, three cities in...

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NASA image: The city lights along the New England coast of the United States
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Nov 14, 2024

The city lights along the New England coast of the United States

iss072e186812 (Nov. 14, 2024) --- The city lights along the New England coast of the United States including New...

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NASA image: The city lights of New Delhi, India, underneath a starry night sky
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Aug 21, 2025

The city lights of New Delhi, India, underneath a starry night sky

iss073e0685684 (Aug. 21, 2025) --- Underneath a starry night sky, the city lights of New Delhi, India, and its...

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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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