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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: A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean
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Jul 22, 2025

A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean

iss073e0384743 (July 22, 2025) --- A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean with a set of the International...

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Jun 22, 2023

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jsc2023e038727 (6/22/2023) --- Principal Investigator Yamanaka Tsutomu conducted online and in-person lectures for...

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NASA image: iss028e050185
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Sep 15, 2011

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ISS028-E-050185 (15 Sept. 2011) --- This unique photographic angle, featuring the International Space Station?s...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-065887 (15 July 2014) --- One of the more spectacular scenes of the Aurora Australis was photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember
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Dec 13, 2006

Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember

S116-E-06081 (13 Dec. 2006) -- Backdropped against a colorful part of Earth, Progress 23 supply vehicle docked to...

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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: Images of the Aurora Australis as seen during mission STS-111 UF-2.
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Jun 18, 2002

Images of the Aurora Australis as seen during mission STS-111 UF-2.

STS111-362-036 (5-19 June 2002) --- This view featuring the Aurora Australis or “southern lights” was...

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NASA image: iss066e163529
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Mar 11, 2022

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iss066e163529 (March 11, 2022) --- The Prichal docking module from Roscosmos is pictured attached to the Nauka...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-41D mission.
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-41D mission.

41D-42-023 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1984) --- The Gascoyne River, an intermittent large wash 500 miles north of Perth,...

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NASA image: Comet C/2023 A3 is pictured from the International Space Station
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Oct 1, 2024

Comet C/2023 A3 is pictured from the International Space Station

iss072e010127 (Oct. 1, 2024) --- Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was about 44 million miles away from Earth in...

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NASA image: Earthset on the Far Side
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Apr 6, 2026

Earthset on the Far Side

art002e021219 (April 6, 2026) – Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6,...

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NASA image: Capturing the Details of the Moon and the Beauty of Earth
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Apr 6, 2026

Capturing the Details of the Moon and the Beauty of Earth

art002e021110 (April 6, 2026) – As the Artemis II crew came close to passing behind the Moon and experiencing a...

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NASA image: The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon
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Apr 12, 2026

The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon

iss074e0504006 (April 12, 2026) --- The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon and fades into the airglow as...

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NASA image: Fisheye view of HST, spherical Earth and Australian landmass
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Dec 9, 1993

Fisheye view of HST, spherical Earth and Australian landmass

STS061-65-015 (9 Dec 1993) --- A fish-eye lens was used to capture the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), a spherical...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 3, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-009186 (3 Dec. 2011) --- The Menindee Lakes, New South Wales, Australia are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-028444 (3 Aug. 2013) --- Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1510
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Oct 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pete Engel, an engineering specialist in Wyle Laboratory's Nondestructive Testing...

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NASA image: STS-134 Orbit 2 flight controllers on consoles
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May 17, 2011

STS-134 Orbit 2 flight controllers on consoles

JSC2011-E-045472 (17 May 2011) --- A scale model of HM Bark Endeavour, namesake for the space shuttle currently...

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NASA image: Pilot Lockhart works on the FD during STS-113
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Nov 25, 2002

Pilot Lockhart works on the FD during STS-113

STS113-E-5008 (25 November 2002) --- Astronaut Paul S. Lockhart, pilot, works at the pilot's station on the flight...

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NASA image: Model of Endeavor sailing ship in WFCR during STS-134
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May 20, 2011

Model of Endeavor sailing ship in WFCR during STS-134

JSC2011-E-046588 (20 May 2011) --- A scale model of HM Bark Endeavour, namesake for the space shuttle currently...

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Oct 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pete Engel, an engineering specialist in Wyle Laboratory's Nondestructive Testing...

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NASA image: View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon
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Dec 7, 1972

View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon

AS17-148-22742 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Most of Australia (center) and part of Antarctica are visible in this photo of a...

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NASA image: Binar-1 Preflight Imagery
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Mar 11, 2021

Binar-1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052202 (3/11/2021) --- A view of the Binar-1 flight model undergoing routine vibration testing for flight...

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NASA image: Progress Spacecraft approaches the ISS during Expedition 15
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May 15, 2007

Progress Spacecraft approaches the ISS during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-08028 (15 May 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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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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