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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 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: What's Up: October 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 30, 2022

What's Up: October 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2022? Enjoy giant planets Jupiter and Saturn all night throughout...

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NASA image: What's Up: November 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Nov 1, 2020

What's Up: November 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in November 2020? Cool autumn evenings are a great time to look for the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 8, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E182476 (05/08/2015) ---The US rugged southern Utah area is highlighted in this image captured by NASA...

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NASA image: 2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - PBRE
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Jan 5, 2017

2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - PBRE

Video presentation highlighting ASGSR’s Packed Bed Reactor Experiment (PBRE) on the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Star trails and an orbital sunrise above the southern Indian Ocean
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Mar 23, 2026

Star trails and an orbital sunrise above the southern Indian Ocean

iss074e0409626 (March 23, 2026) --- This long-duration photograph, with an exposure of 90 seconds, highlights star...

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NASA image: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window

iss066e155927 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of the International Space Station’s cupola window. The...

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NASA image: What's Up: February 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Feb 1, 2021

What's Up: February 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2021? Find Mars all month after sunset, especially on the night of...

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NASA image: Jim Garvin's Top "Pics" - LROC Images
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Mar 24, 2014

Jim Garvin's Top "Pics" - LROC Images

In this video series, NASA Scientist Jim Garvin highlights his favorite pictures taken throughout the solar system....

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Jun 22, 2019

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iss059e121391 (June 22, 2019) --- Two docked Russian spaceships, including the Soyuz MS-12 crew craft and the...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope: An Overview
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Mar 13, 2019

James Webb Space Telescope: An Overview

The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest telescope ever sent into space. It is the impressive result of...

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NASA image: What's Up: November 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Nov 1, 2023

What's Up: November 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in November 2023? The Leonid meteors peak, Saturn sits in the celestial sea,...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

A member of the audience asks a questions during a moderated panel discussion at an event celebrating the 50th...

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Apr 19, 2019

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iss059e025269 (April 19, 2019) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm is positioned to grapple the Northrop Grumman Cygnus...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2023

What's Up: December 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2023? Clear skies will make for ideal viewing of the Geminid meteor...

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NASA image: What's Up: October 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Oct 1, 2021

What's Up: October 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2021? See several groupings of the Moon, planets, and stars at...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

STS-61A earth observations

61A-200-046 (30 Oct--6 Nov 1985) --- A low-sun angle view of the eastern Mediterranean Sea showing the east tip of...

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NASA image: iss071e077638
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May 14, 2024

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iss071e077638 (May 14, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise break through Earth's atmosphere highlighting...

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NASA image: NASAsRomanSpaceTelescopeHardwareHighlightsSpring2024_1080
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Dec 13, 2024

NASAsRomanSpaceTelescopeHardwareHighlightsSpring2024_1080

Every day, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope moves closer to completion. This video highlights some of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 29, 2019

Earth Observation

iss060e002090 (June 29, 2019) --- The Earth's limb and the atmospheric glow highlight the thin blue atmosphere back...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1973

Skylab

This photograph shows a solar prominence in action, one of Skylab's many splendorous views. It was taken on August...

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NASA image: NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable

NASA Earth Science Division Director Karen St. Germain highlights NASA’s climate work during a media roundtable,...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2020

What's Up: December 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2020? Catch the year's best meteor shower, the Geminids, in the...

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NASA image: ISS@25: Accomplishments
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Dec 8, 2023

ISS@25: Accomplishments

“Spaceflight is a team sport,” astronaut Josh Cassada says as he joins Space Station Researcher Gioia Massa and...

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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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