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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: KSC-07pd0033
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Jan 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Hazardous Processing Facility at Astrotech Space Operations, a technician...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians conduct black light inspection of the THEMIS probes. Black light...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians weigh one of the THEMIS probes. Next the probe will be installed on a...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, one of the five THEMIS probes is lifted from a scale. It will be moved to a probe...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0068
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Jan 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Hazardous Processing Facility at Astrotech Space Operations, workers get ready...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0071
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Jan 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations, workers prepare the integrated THEMIS spacecraft for...

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NASA image: Great Ball of Fire - Activity from August 1 CME Subsides
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Dec 8, 2017

Great Ball of Fire - Activity from August 1 CME Subsides

NASA image release August 6, 2010 On August 1, 2010, almost the entire Earth-facing side of the sun erupted in a...

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NASA image: Hiss from Aurora Caused by Enceladus
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Feb 17, 2011

Hiss from Aurora Caused by Enceladus

This video demonstrates the hiss-like radio noise generated by electrons moving along magnetic field lines from the...

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NASA image: Saturn North Pole Hexagon and Aurora
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Mar 27, 2007

Saturn North Pole Hexagon and Aurora

This nighttime view of Saturn north pole reveals a dynamic, active planet at least 75 kilometers 47 miles below the...

JPL
NASA image: Hiss from Aurora Caused by Enceladus
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Apr 20, 2011

Hiss from Aurora Caused by Enceladus

This graphic demonstrates the hiss-like radio noise generated by electrons moving along magnetic field lines from...

JPL
NASA image: Earth limb views with greenish bands of airglow during STS-99
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Apr 6, 2000

Earth limb views with greenish bands of airglow during STS-99

STS099-355-024 (11-22 February 2000) -- Two separate atmospheric optical phenomena appear in this 35mm photograph...

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NASA image: The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Number 2
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Mar 18, 2009

The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Number 2

Number 2 in the Top 5 Solar Discoveries is the finding of the 'squashed' heliosphere when Voyager 1 and 2 crossed...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 28, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: A long-exposure shot as the International Space Station soared 257 miles above Lake Michigan
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Oct 24, 2024

A long-exposure shot as the International Space Station soared 257 miles above Lake Michigan

iss072e097446 (Oct. 24, 2024) -- As the International Space Station soared 257 miles above Lake Michigan, NASA...

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NASA image: iss071e586401
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Aug 13, 2024

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iss071e586401 (Aug. 13, 2024) --- A wispy aurora australis rises above Earth's airglow blanketing the horizon in...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 1, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember
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Dec 20, 2006

Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember

S116-E-07308 (19 Dec. 2006) --- The Aurora Borealis, also known as "northern lights", is featured in this photograph...

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NASA image: Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays
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Apr 23, 2025

Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays

iss073e0039722 (April 23, 2025) --- Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: iss071e503153
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Jul 28, 2024

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iss071e503153 (July 28, 2024) --- A dim Aurora Australis (at right) blankets the Earth's horizon and fades into a...

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NASA image: iss062e102390
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Mar 17, 2020

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iss062e102390 (March 17, 2020) --- An aurora accents Earth's atmospheric glow underneath a starry sky as the glare...

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NASA image: iss070e104474
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Feb 29, 2024

iss070e104474

iss070e104474 (Feb. 29, 2024) --- The city lights of the Denver, Colorado, area (lower right) are pictured from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 14, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 25, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-102292 (25 Jan. 2012) --- This is one of a series of photos showing Aurora Borealis as photographed by one...

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NASA image: iss067e090349
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May 27, 2022

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iss067e090349 (May 27, 2022) --- The International Space Station soars above an aurora as it orbits 270 miles above...

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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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