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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 Southeast Asian sunrise casts long shadows behind clouds
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Mar 10, 2025

A Southeast Asian sunrise casts long shadows behind clouds

iss072e742575 (March 10, 2025) --- A Southeast Asian sunrise casts long shadows behind clouds in this photograph...

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NASA image: Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina
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May 15, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina

iss073e0080327 (May 15, 2025) --- This nebula-like formation is actually lightning illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: Storm clouds rise above the South Pacific Ocean northwest of New Zealand
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Feb 1, 2025

Storm clouds rise above the South Pacific Ocean northwest of New Zealand

iss072e617674 (Feb. 1, 2025) --- Storm clouds rise above the South Pacific Ocean northwest of New Zealand in this...

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NASA image: Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis
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Mar 12, 2025

Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis

iss072e820937 (March 12, 2025) --- Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis...

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NASA image: Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina
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May 15, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina

iss073e0081060 (May 15, 2025) --- This nebula-like formation is actually lightning illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: Mouth of the Amazon River as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Mouth of the Amazon River as seen from STS-58

STS058-107-083 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- A near-nadir view of the mouth of the Amazon River, that shows all signs of...

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NASA image: Great Lakes Region, State of Michigan, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Great Lakes Region, State of Michigan, USA

STS040-77-045 (6 June 1991) --- This image, photographed on June 6, 1991, is an oblique view looking north-northeast...

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NASA image: The Andes Mountain range
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Dec 23, 2018

The Andes Mountain range

iss058e000188 (Dec. 24, 2018) --- The cloud-covered Pacific coast of the South American nation of Chile contrasts...

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NASA image: Venus as Viewed Through Violet and Near Infrared Filters
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Jan 29, 1996

Venus as Viewed Through Violet and Near Infrared Filters

These two images of Venus from NASA Galileo spacecraft show the global structure of cloud patterns at two different...

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NASA image: Air-to-air view of STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, launch
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Jan 9, 1990

Air-to-air view of STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, launch

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, pierces a layer of low lying clouds as it makes its ascent to Earth orbit...

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NASA image: Lightning illuminates the clouds above the Atlantic Ocean
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May 19, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds above the Atlantic Ocean

iss073e0203588 (May 19, 2025) --- Lightning (upper left) illuminates the clouds and an atmospheric glow blankets...

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NASA image: Long cloud shadows stretching hundreds of miles
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Feb 5, 1996

Long cloud shadows stretching hundreds of miles

STS072-308-033 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The vertical stabilizer of the Space Shuttle Endeavour almost appears to be...

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NASA image: Earth Observation of sun-glinted ocean and clouds
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Nov 16, 1982

Earth Observation of sun-glinted ocean and clouds

STS005-14-514 (11-16 Nov. 1982) --- This 35mm frame, taken against sunglint, shows clouds over the Pacific Ocean. A...

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NASA image: Astronauts Chilton and Godwin monitor and photograph clouds on earth
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronauts Chilton and Godwin monitor and photograph clouds on earth

STS059-13-030 (9-20 April 1994) --- From the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronauts Kevin P. Chilton,...

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NASA image: Clouds surround Australia's island state of Tasmania
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Nov 2, 2025

Clouds surround Australia's island state of Tasmania

iss073e1047879 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- Clouds surround Australia's island state of Tasmania, highlighting its northern...

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NASA image: Eye of Supertyphoon Yuri
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Dec 1, 1991

Eye of Supertyphoon Yuri

This detailed view of the eye of Supertyphoon Yuri (19.0N, 140.0E) shows the bowl shaped structure of the eye wall....

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NASA image: Juno Skims the Cloud Tops of Jupiter
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May 27, 2022

Juno Skims the Cloud Tops of Jupiter

On April 9, 2022, as NASA's Juno mission completed its 41st close flyby of Jupiter, its JunoCam instrument captured...

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NASA image: Cloud Bands Streak Across Titan
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May 9, 2017

Cloud Bands Streak Across Titan

NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured this view of bands of bright, feathery methane clouds drifting across Saturn's...

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NASA image: Venus in Violet and Near Infrared Light
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Feb 1, 1996

Venus in Violet and Near Infrared Light

These images of the Venus clouds were taken by NASA Galileo Solid State Imaging System February 13,1990, at a range...

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NASA image: Perseverance Views Wind Lifting a Massive Dust Cloud
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Jun 1, 2022

Perseverance Views Wind Lifting a Massive Dust Cloud

This series of images from a navigation camera aboard NASA's Perseverance rover shows a gust of wind sweeping dust...

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NASA image: Jupiter - Io In Front of Jupiter Turbulent Clouds
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Nov 13, 1996

Jupiter - Io In Front of Jupiter Turbulent Clouds

This photograph of the southern hemisphere of Jupiter was obtained by Voyager 2 on June 25, 1979, at a distance of...

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NASA image: Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America
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Oct 3, 1962

Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America

S62-06606 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America taken during the...

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NASA image:  Lightning illuminates the cloud tops of Category 1 Hurricane Erick
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Jun 18, 2025

Lightning illuminates the cloud tops of Category 1 Hurricane Erick

iss073e0380959 (June 18, 2025) --- Lightning illuminates the cloud tops of Category 1 Hurricane Erick as it stormed...

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NASA image: An orbital sunset silhouettes the cloud tops above the Pacific Ocean
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Jan 3, 2026

An orbital sunset silhouettes the cloud tops above the Pacific Ocean

iss074e0046371 (Jan. 3, 2025) --- An orbital sunset silhouettes the cloud tops above the Pacific Ocean as the...

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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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