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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: The external tank from STS-102 falls to Earth
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Mar 7, 2001

The external tank from STS-102 falls to Earth

STS102-311-013 (8 March 2001) --- The external tank falls toward Earth's atmosphere during the completion of the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e059256
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Nov 19, 2021

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jsc2021e059256 (11/19/2021) --- The inner structure of the PMT payload. The Light-1 CubeSat focuses on the detection...

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NASA image: iss069e085332
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Aug 31, 2023

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iss069e086332 (Aug. 31, 2023) --- The Moon's image is refracted due to Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from...

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NASA image: iss062e081626
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Mar 4, 2020

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iss062e081626 (March 4, 2020) --- The atmospheric glow floats above Earth's moonlit horizon beneath a starry sky as...

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NASA image: P4,P5,and P6 trusses
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May 31, 2009

P4,P5,and P6 trusses

ISS020-E-005815 (31 May 2009) --- Backdropped by the thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the blackness of space, a...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-008174 (7 June 2014) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises, are featured in...

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NASA image: iss066e118171
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Jan 17, 2022

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iss066e118171 (Jan. 17, 2022) --- A faint aurora and the Earth's atmospheric glow crown this night time photograph...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighte
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Jan 16, 2025

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighte

iss072e515947 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter dominates this long-duration photograph...

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NASA image: iss071e062803
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May 8, 2024

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iss071e062803 (May 8, 2024) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate Earth's atmosphere in this photograph...

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NASA image: iss071e092499
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May 19, 2024

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iss071e092499 (May 19, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise penetrate Earth's atmosphere revealing the...

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NASA image: iss070e051763
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Jan 1, 2024

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iss070e051763 (Jan. 1, 2024) --- An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky in tis...

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NASA image: iss067e059650
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May 16, 2022

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iss067e059650 (May 16, 2022) --- The sun peeks above the Earth's horizon and its rays illuminate the atmosphere in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Apr 13, 2010

Earth Observations

S131-E-009636 (13 April 2010) --- Intersecting the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, space shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: iss071e117686
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May 25, 2024

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iss071e117686 (May 25, 2024) --- An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise
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Apr 7, 2024

An orbital sunrise

iss071e001425 (April 7, 2024) -- Orbital sunrise begins illuminating Earth's atmosphere as the Expedition 71 crew...

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NASA image: iss065e214281
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Aug 2, 2021

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iss065e214281 (Aug. 2, 2021) --- The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 12, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-029363 (12 Jan. 2013) --- Earth's atmosphere has a distorting effect of the sun in this scenic panorama...

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NASA image: iss063e058447
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Jul 24, 2020

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iss063e058447 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

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NASA image: iss061e123824
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Jan 12, 2020

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iss061e123824 (Jan. 12, 2020) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminates the Earth's limb and highlights...

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NASA image: Lightining illuminates the cloud tops during a storm
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May 18, 2025

Lightining illuminates the cloud tops during a storm

iss073e0111251 (May 18, 2025) --- Lightining illuminates the cloud tops during a storm underneath Earth's...

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NASA image: iss066e152098
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Feb 22, 2022

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iss066e152098 (Feb. 22, 2022) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate the Earth's atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: EHDC2
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Jun 24, 2023

EHDC2

iss069e025337 (June 24, 2023) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset begin fading in Earth's atmosphere silhouetting...

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NASA image: Orion reentry
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Oct 16, 2015

Orion reentry

The Orion spacecraft will reenter Earth's atmosphere traveling about 25,000 mph during Exploration Mission-1. It's...

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NASA image: Lunar observation taken during moonset by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 9, 2012

Lunar observation taken during moonset by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-028800 (9 Jan. 2012) --- One of a series of photos of the moon and Earth’s atmosphere as seen from the...

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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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