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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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Apr 8, 2021

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iss064e055946 (April 8, 2021) --- This long exposure photograph was taken during an orbital night period from the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M Launch seen from ISS
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Mar 25, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M Launch seen from ISS

ISS039-E-005427 (25 March 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Endeavour and its SRL-1 payload backdropped against the Southern Lights
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Apr 10, 1994

Endeavour and its SRL-1 payload backdropped against the Southern Lights

STS059-58-018 (9-20 April 1994) --- Part of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and its Space Radar Laboratory (SRL-1)...

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NASA image: Night views of the Earth taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Nov 7, 2010

Night views of the Earth taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-012937 (7 Nov. 2010) --- Aurora Borealis sits on the horizon of this night view over much of Europe. The...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken using EHDC3
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Apr 4, 2019

Earth observation taken using EHDC3

iss059e013118 (April 4, 2019) --- The aurora australis swirls above the Indian Ocean south of Australia as the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 29, 2019

Earth Observation

iss060e002056 (June 29, 2019) --- Flying 268 miles above New Zealand, the International Space Station's docked...

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NASA image: iss064e041140
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Mar 8, 2021

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iss064e041140 (March 8, 2021) --- The city lights of Moscow and its suburbs seemingly branch out towards an aurora...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0196
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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronaut Scott Carpenter shares his experiences with the audience in KSC's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 17, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-017382 (17 July 2011) --- Earth's horizon, "decorated" by an intermingling airglow and Aurora Australis was...

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NASA image: Comet Lemmon soars past Earth at a distance of about 57.2 million miles
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Oct 24, 2025

Comet Lemmon soars past Earth at a distance of about 57.2 million miles

iss073e0981058 (Oct. 24, 2025) --- This long-exposure photograph shows a bright aurora radiating above Earth as...

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NASA image: iss059e119533
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Jun 21, 2019

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iss059e119533 (June 21, 2019) --- The atmospheric glow and a wispy aurora australis, also known as the "southern...

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NASA image: iss042e037847
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Dec 13, 2014

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ISS042E037847 (12/15/2014) ---ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti captured this image while...

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NASA image: iss064e024075
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Jan 18, 2021

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iss064e024075 (Jan. 18, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above the North Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0029
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Jan 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0249
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0023
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Jan 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket arrives at the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0021
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Jan 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket leaves for Launch Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0259
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B
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Jan 5, 2007

Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B

On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a crane (foreground) raises the first stage of a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0128
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II second stage arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0246
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the upper level of the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0253
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B
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Jan 5, 2007

Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B

The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket leaves for Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0026
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Jan 6, 2007

KSC-07pd0026

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first stage of...

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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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