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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: Hubble Images Reveal Jupiter Auroras
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May 2, 1998

Hubble Images Reveal Jupiter Auroras

Hubble Images Reveal Jupiter Auroras

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NASA image: Satellite Footprints Seen in Jupiter Aurora
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Jul 21, 2001

Satellite Footprints Seen in Jupiter Aurora

Satellite Footprints Seen in Jupiter Aurora

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NASA image: Aurorae on Jupiter and Earth
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Mar 16, 2021

Aurorae on Jupiter and Earth

This illustration depicts ultraviolet polar aurorae on Jupiter and Earth. While the diameter of the Jovian world is...

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NASA image: Aurora Composite Image
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Dec 8, 2017

Aurora Composite Image

This composite image presents the three most visible elements of space weather: a storm from the Sun, aurora as seen...

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NASA image: Aurorae Chaos
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Sep 22, 2010

Aurorae Chaos

Located at the eastern end of Vallis Marineris is the region of chaos called Aurorae. This image from NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Saturn Colorful Aurora
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Feb 11, 2014

Saturn Colorful Aurora

While the curtain-like auroras we see at Earth are green at bottom and red at top, NASA Cassini spacecraft has shown...

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NASA image: Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere

Astronomers are using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to study auroras — stunning light shows in a planet’s...

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NASA image: Aurora over the Southern Hemisphere
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May 2, 1985

Aurora over the Southern Hemisphere

51B-116-005 (29 April - 6 May 1985) --- Astronaut Don L. Lind, mission specialist, termed this scene of an aurora in...

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NASA image: Nighttime View of Aurora Borealis
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Dec 8, 2017

Nighttime View of Aurora Borealis

This is a composite image of Suomi NPP VIIRS Day/Night Band images show the bright and complex signature of the...

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NASA image: CME Causes Colorful Aurora
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Dec 8, 2017

CME Causes Colorful Aurora

An aurora in Whitehorse Yukon Canada that appeared in the sky in the early hours of Oct. 1, 2012 due to the effects...

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NASA image: NASA-funded sounding rocket to catch aurora in the act
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA-funded sounding rocket to catch aurora in the act

The NASA-funded Ground-to-Rocket Electron-Electrodynamics Correlative Experiment, or GREECE, wants to understand...

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NASA image: NASA-funded sounding rocket to catch aurora in the act
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA-funded sounding rocket to catch aurora in the act

The NASA-funded Ground-to-Rocket Electron-Electrodynamics Correlative Experiment, or GREECE, wants to understand...

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NASA image: NASA-funded sounding rocket to catch aurora in the act
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA-funded sounding rocket to catch aurora in the act

The NASA-funded Ground-to-Rocket Electron-Electrodynamics Correlative Experiment, or GREECE, wants to understand...

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NASA image: Auroras over North America as Seen from Space
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Dec 8, 2017

Auroras over North America as Seen from Space

Overnight on October 4-5, 2012, a mass of energetic particles from the atmosphere of the Sun were flung out into...

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NASA image: STS-47 view of the Aurora Australis
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 view of the Aurora Australis

STS047-20-015 (12-20 Sept. 1992) --- This 35mm frame represents one of the more spectacular views of Aurora...

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NASA image: Hubble Provides Clear Images of Saturn Aurora
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Aug 2, 1998

Hubble Provides Clear Images of Saturn Aurora

Hubble Provides Clear Images of Saturn Aurora

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NASA image: Jupiter Night-Side Auroras, North and South
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Feb 5, 2001

Jupiter Night-Side Auroras, North and South

Jupiter Night-Side Auroras, North and South

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NASA image: Hubble Provides Complete View of Jupiter Auroras
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May 2, 1998

Hubble Provides Complete View of Jupiter Auroras

Hubble Provides Complete View of Jupiter Auroras

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NASA image: STS-45 Earth observation of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights
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Apr 2, 1992

STS-45 Earth observation of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights

STS-45 Earth observation taken onboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, is of the Aurora Australis or Southern...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis, Red Crown
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May 6, 1991

Aurora Australis, Red Crown

STS039-23-036 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A 35mm frame of the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights,...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis, Sinuous Loop
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May 6, 1991

Aurora Australis, Sinuous Loop

STS039-23-020 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A 35mm frame of the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights,...

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NASA image: View of the southern aurora, luminous bands or streamers of light
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Aug 1, 1973

View of the southern aurora, luminous bands or streamers of light

SL3-130-3130 (July-September 1973) --- An excellent view of the southern aurora, luminous bands or streamer of...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Aurora Australis as seen from STS-62

STS062-58-025 (4-18 March) --- This photo shows the aurora australis or souther lights. The multi-hued shafts of...

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NASA image: Aurora over North America
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Dec 8, 2017

Aurora over North America

Using the “day-night band” (DNB) of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), the Suomi National...

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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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