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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 44 crewmember
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Jun 22, 2015

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 44 crewmember

ISS044E002699 (06/23/2015) --- This spectacular view of the Earth with colorful aurora, sparkling city lights, and a...

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NASA image: Earth Observation - time lapse
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Jul 7, 2014

Earth Observation - time lapse

ISS040-E-050825 (7 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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Feb 3, 2015

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ISS042E215971 (02/06/2015) --- NASA US Astronaut Terry Virts on Feb. 6, 2015 captured this Earth observation of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 14, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e007765 (03/14/2016) --- Using special cameras and Chronophotography aboard the International Space Station,...

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Dec 13, 2014

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ISS042E037846 (12/13/2015) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti on the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 3, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-018314 (3 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Stars setting
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May 18, 2015

Stars setting

ISS043E218074 (05/18/2015) --- This night view from the International Space Station on May 18, 2015 gives a view of...

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Apr 15, 2019

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iss059e021289 (April 15, 2019) --- The International Space Station orbits 265 miles above the southern Indian Ocean...

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Dec 13, 2014

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ISS042E037793 (12/13/2014) --- ESA (European Space Station) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti on board the...

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Nov 10, 2024

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iss072e159772 (Nov. 10, 2024) -- As the International Space Station orbited 259 miles above Earth, right off coast...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Apr 17, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e001061 (April 17, 2021) --- An aurora is pictured streaming above the Earth from a window aboard the SpaceX...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 3, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-018315 (3 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation - time lapse
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Jul 7, 2014

Earth Observation - time lapse

ISS040-E-050780 (7 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: The International Space Station begins to shine brightly as it orbits into a sunrise
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Dec 20, 2025

The International Space Station begins to shine brightly as it orbits into a sunrise

iss074e0037338 (Dec. 20, 2025) --- The International Space Station begins to shine brightly as it orbits into a...

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Mar 19, 2021

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iss064e044527 (March 19, 2021) --- Two Russian spaceships (from left), the Soyuz MS-17 crew ship and the ISS...

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NASA image: Welcome to the Ionosphere
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Nov 7, 2017

Welcome to the Ionosphere

Learn about the features of the ionosphere! This little-explored region exists between space and Earth. It is home...

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Jan 18, 2021

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iss064e024089 (Jan. 18, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above Romania when this...

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NASA image: Earth Observation Imagery
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Mar 16, 2016

Earth Observation Imagery

ISS047e009593 (03/16/2016) --- Expedition 47 crew members aboard the International Space Station capture a view of...

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Jun 8, 2019

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iss059e099150 (June 8, 2019) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 269 miles above the Indian Ocean...

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Nov 4, 2021

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iss066e037536 (Nov. 4, 2021) --- Two spacecraft (from left), the U.S. Northrop Grumman Cygnus space freighter and...

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Aug 17, 2022

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iss067e268453 (Aug. 17, 2022) --- A wispy aurora fades away above Earth's atmospheric glow as the International...

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Nov 15, 2023

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iss070e025086 (Nov. 15, 2023) --- The photograph from the International Space Station looks back toward the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 26, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E257296 (05/26/2015) --- Sparkling cities below the International Space Station are haloed by an aurora on the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Apr 18, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E125565 (04/18/2015) --- This night image from the International Space Station shows the sun beginning to peak...

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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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