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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: Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan
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Aug 3, 2023

Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan

iss069e053802 (August 3, 2023) -- Lake Balkhash, one of the largest in Central Asia, spans roughly 6,500 square...

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NASA image: Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, pictured  at night from the space station
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Mar 17, 2025

Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, pictured at night from the space station

iss072e792891 (March 17, 2025) --- Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city with a population of about 2.25 million and the...

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NASA image: iss070e097619
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Feb 11, 2024

iss070e097619

iss070e097619 (Feb. 11, 2024) --- Orenburg, Russia, surrounded by a wintry landscape, the Sakmara and Ural Rivers,...

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NASA image: Earth Limb taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jul 22, 2008

Earth Limb taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-011603 (22 July 2008) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises over central...

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NASA image: The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city
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Dec 28, 2024

The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city

iss072e445581 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city with a...

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NASA image: iss059e088875
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Jun 3, 2019

iss059e088875

iss059e088875 (June 3, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft on its 17th contracted mission to resupply mission to...

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NASA image: The Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from Asia
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Dec 14, 2025

The Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from Asia

iss074e0002581 (Dec. 14, 2025) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 260 miles above Indravati National...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field

jsc2025e089530 (Dec. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field after exiting...

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NASA image: Uvs Nuur, Mongolia
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Sep 14, 2007

Uvs Nuur, Mongolia

The Uvs Nuur Basin in Mongolia and the Russian Federation is the northernmost of the enclosed basins of Central...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is greeted by Chief of the Astronaut Office Scott Tingle
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is greeted by Chief of the Astronaut Office Scott Tingle

jsc2025e089533 (Dec. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, greeted by NASA astronaut and Chief of the Astronaut...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim exits the Gulfstream V aircraft that returned him to Houston
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim exits the Gulfstream V aircraft that returned him to Houston

jsc2025e089531 (Dec. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim exits the Gulfstream V aircraft that returned him to...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is greeted by Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is greeted by Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche

jsc2025e089532 (Dec. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, greeted by Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche,...

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NASA image: Barsakelmes Nature Reserve in the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan
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Aug 9, 2024

Barsakelmes Nature Reserve in the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan

iss071e462182 (Aug. 9, 2024) --- Barsakelmes Nature Reserve in the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan is pictured from the...

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NASA image: Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan
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Aug 9, 2024

Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan

iss071e462185 (Aug. 9, 2024) --- Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan is pictured from the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: The International Space Station orbits above Uzbekistan
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Aug 7, 2025

The International Space Station orbits above Uzbekistan

iss073e0424121 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- From top to bottom, the Caspian Sea, the Garabogazköl Basin, and Lake Sarygamysh...

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NASA image: The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan
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Aug 7, 2025

The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan

iss073e0423962 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Soyuz 4 FE Vittori flies through the Zvezda PA during Expedition Four
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Apr 27, 2002

Soyuz 4 FE Vittori flies through the Zvezda PA during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10637 (27 April 2002) --- Soyuz Taxi Flight Engineer Roberto Vittori of the European Space Agency (ESA)...

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NASA image: Soyuz 4 SFP Shuttleworth flies through the Zvezda PA during Expedition Four
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Apr 27, 2002

Soyuz 4 SFP Shuttleworth flies through the Zvezda PA during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10635 (27 April 2002) --- South African space flight participant Mark Shuttleworth enters the functional...

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NASA image: Gobi Desert, China as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Gobi Desert, China as seen from STS-59

STS059-220-041 (9-20 April 1994) --- View to the south by southwest across the southern Gobi Desert (China) across...

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NASA image: Soyuz 4 SFP Shuttleworth and FE-1 Vittori in Node 1 during Expedition Four
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Apr 27, 2002

Soyuz 4 SFP Shuttleworth and FE-1 Vittori in Node 1 during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10624 (27 April 2002) --- Two Soyuz Taxi crewmembers, South African space flight participant Mark...

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NASA image: Soyuz 4 FE Vittori and SFP Shuttleworth pose in the FGB during Expedition Four
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Apr 27, 2002

Soyuz 4 FE Vittori and SFP Shuttleworth pose in the FGB during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10640 (27 April 2002) --- Two Soyuz Taxi crewmembers, Flight Engineer Roberto Vittori (left) of the...

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NASA image: View of USSR flight controllers in Mission Control during touchdown
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Jul 21, 1975

View of USSR flight controllers in Mission Control during touchdown

S75-28659 (21 July 1975) --- An overall view of the group of Soviet Union flight controllers who served at the...

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NASA image: Soyuz 4 FE-1 Vittori enters the ISS during Expedition Four
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Apr 27, 2002

Soyuz 4 FE-1 Vittori enters the ISS during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10622 (27 April 2002) --- Soyuz Taxi Flight Engineer Roberto Vittori of the European Space Agency (ESA)...

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NASA image: Soyuz 4 FE Vittori talks on COMM system in U.S. Lab during Expedition Four
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Apr 27, 2002

Soyuz 4 FE Vittori talks on COMM system in U.S. Lab during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10643 (27 April 2002) --- Soyuz Taxi Flight Engineer Roberto Vittori of the European Space Agency (ESA)...

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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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