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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: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 6, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-125322 (6 March 2012) --- Aurora Australis, seen at right on Earth’s horizon, and daybreak (left) highlight...

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NASA image: Cygnus CRS-11 Installation - April 19, 2019
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Apr 19, 2019

Cygnus CRS-11 Installation - April 19, 2019

After its capture this morning at 5:28 a.m. EDT, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft was bolted into place on the...

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NASA image: iss056e195827
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Sep 27, 2018

iss056e195827

iss056e195853 (Sept. 27, 2018) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 27, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-19646 (27 March 2004) --- This image featuring Hurricane Catarina was taken by an Expedition 8 crewmember...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 27, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-19643 (27 March 2004) --- This image featuring Hurricane Catarina was taken by an Expedition 8 crewmember...

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NASA image: A Sky View of Earth From Suomi NPP
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Dec 8, 2017

A Sky View of Earth From Suomi NPP

This composite image of southern Africa and the surrounding oceans was captured by six orbits of the NASA/NOAA Suomi...

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NASA image: SAC-A satellite
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Dec 14, 1998

SAC-A satellite

S88-E-5161 (12-14-98) --- Before beginning their pre-sleep period on their next to last day in space, the STS-88...

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NASA image: Himalayas as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Himalayas as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

View is southeastward across China (Tibet), half of Nepal and India. The partly frozen lake near the center of the...

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NASA image: Earth observations of Northern Madagascar taken from Columbia during STS-93 mission
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Jul 24, 1999

Earth observations of Northern Madagascar taken from Columbia during STS-93 mission

STS093-722-051 (23-27 July 1999) --- The STS-93 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia took this picture over...

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NASA image: Michael "Rich" Clifford perform EVA
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Mar 26, 1996

Michael "Rich" Clifford perform EVA

STS076-401-009 (22 - 31 March 1996) --- This photo of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was taken from...

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NASA image: STS-65 IML-2 spacelab module in Columbia's payload bay with Earth background
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 IML-2 spacelab module in Columbia's payload bay with Earth background

STS065-42-017 (8-23 July 1994) --- This 35mm panorama shows the science module, for the second International...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 8, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-089959 (8 Aug. 2014) --- King Sound on the northwest coast of Australia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Sunrise, Earth Limb
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Nov 1, 1992

Sunrise, Earth Limb

STS052-23-022 (22 Oct.-1 Nov. 1992) --- As the Space Shuttle Columbia orbited Earth in an easterly direction over...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 3, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-14361 (4 September 2003) --- This view featuring Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River was photographed by...

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NASA image: NASA/French Satellite Data Reveal New Details of Tsunami
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Jan 12, 2005

NASA/French Satellite Data Reveal New Details of Tsunami

Displayed in blue color is the height of sea surface (shown in blue) measured by the Jason satellite two hours after...

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NASA image: Java, Indonesia
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Jan 20, 1996

Java, Indonesia

STS072-737-012 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The astronauts photographed this view of Java, an Indonesian island. Java lies...

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NASA image: SRTM Data Release for Eurasia, Index Map and Colored Height
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Jan 22, 2004

SRTM Data Release for Eurasia, Index Map and Colored Height

inal Caption Released with Image: The colored regions of this map show the extent of digital elevation data recently...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 6, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-018110 (6 Jan. 2009) --- Kerguelen Kelp Beds in the Southern Indian Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Jan 28, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-036501 (28 Jan. 2014) --- This wide field-of-view image photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member on the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 25, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-057948 (25 May 2010) --- A sunset on the Indian Ocean is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Cyclone Chapala Approaching Landfall in Yemen
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Cyclone Chapala Approaching Landfall in Yemen

On Nov. 2, 2015 at 09:40 UTC (4:40 p.m. EDT) the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument...

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NASA image: Tropical Cyclone Imani
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Cyclone Imani

NASA image acquired March 24, 2010. Tropical Cyclone Imani swirled over the Southern Indian Ocean on March 24, 2010....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Feb 28, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-038182 (28 Feb. 2009) --- Mawson Peak, Heard Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Tropical Storms Bud and Dera
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Apr 4, 2001

Tropical Storms Bud and Dera

Like dancers pirouetting in opposite directions, the rotational patterns of two different tropical storms are...

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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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