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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 Golden Atmospheric Glow Crowns Earth's Horizon
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Jun 23, 2024

A Golden Atmospheric Glow Crowns Earth's Horizon

iss071e207178 (June 23, 2024) -- A long exposure shot taken aboard the International Space Station shows a golden...

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NASA image: Star trails glitter above Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 1, 2024

Star trails glitter above Earth's atmosphere

iss072e010734 (Oct. 1, 2024) -- As the International Space Station soared 266 miles over Western Australia, NASA...

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NASA image: The Milky Way rises above Earth's atmospheric glow
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Apr 13, 2026

The Milky Way rises above Earth's atmospheric glow

iss074e0521637 (April 13, 2026) --- This celestial image captured from a window on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked...

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NASA image: ATLAS-3 payload in the payload bay of STS-66 shuttle Atlantis in orbit
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Nov 14, 1994

ATLAS-3 payload in the payload bay of STS-66 shuttle Atlantis in orbit

STS066-129-005 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- Clouds over the Atlantic Ocean serve as the backdrop for this 70mm scene of the...

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NASA image: STS-39 Earth observation of Earth's limb at sunset shows atmospheric layers
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 Earth observation of Earth's limb at sunset shows atmospheric layers

STS039-610-037 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Numerous atmospheric scattering layers over Earth are apparent in this...

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NASA image: The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 7, 2024

The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere

iss072e030246 (Oct. 7, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: The aurora australis blends with Earth's atmospheric glow
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Sep 27, 2024

The aurora australis blends with Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e011331 (Sept. 27, 2024) --- The aurora australis blends with Earth's atmospheric glow blanketing the...

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NASA image: A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere
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Mar 31, 2026

A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere

iss074e0431548 (March 31, 2026) --- A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere from the...

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NASA image: An aurora streams above Earth’s atmospheric glow
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Feb 22, 2026

An aurora streams above Earth’s atmospheric glow

iss074e0324639 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- An aurora streams above Earth’s atmospheric glow, blanketing the city lights of...

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NASA image: The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere
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Jan 16, 2026

The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere

iss074e0089802 (Jan. 16, 2026) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: An atmospheric glow crowns Earth's horizon as an aurora streams
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Apr 20, 2025

An atmospheric glow crowns Earth's horizon as an aurora streams

iss073e0035898 (April 20, 2025) --- An atmospheric glow crowns Earth's horizon as an aurora streams across the...

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NASA image: The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere
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May 27, 2025

The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0175716 (May 27, 2025) --- The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere during an orbital sunset in this...

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NASA image: The Large Magellanic Cloud above Earth's atmospheric glow
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Nov 26, 2024

The Large Magellanic Cloud above Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e278609 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- The Large Magellanic Cloud among a starry backdrop above Earth's atmospheric glow...

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NASA image: The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere
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May 27, 2025

The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0175732 (May 27, 2025) --- The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere during an orbital...

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NASA image: A wispy aurora intersects with Earth's atmospheric glow
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Apr 20, 2025

A wispy aurora intersects with Earth's atmospheric glow

iss073e0036151 (April 20, 2025) --- A wispy aurora intersects with Earth's atmospheric glow as a slight moon glint...

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NASA image: Airglow of Earth's atmosphere as seen by the STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

Airglow of Earth's atmosphere as seen by the STS-114 crew

S114-E-7558 (6 August 2005) --- This view featuring a distant Moon and a line of airglow of Earth’s atmosphere...

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NASA image: Sunrise, Earth Limb, SW Pacific Ocean
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Sep 20, 1992

Sunrise, Earth Limb, SW Pacific Ocean

STS047-54-018 (12-20 Sept. 1992) --- The colors in this photograph provide insight into the relative density of the...

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NASA image: EPIC New Science from 1 Million Miles Away
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Sep 27, 2018

EPIC New Science from 1 Million Miles Away

NASA's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) sits onboard NOAA's Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR)...

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NASA image: The sun begins setting above Earth's atmospheric glow
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Jan 6, 2026

The sun begins setting above Earth's atmospheric glow

iss074e0222272 (Jan. 6, 2026) --- The sun begins setting above Earth's atmospheric glow blanketing a cloudy Atlantic...

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NASA image: Sunset
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Nov 1, 1992

Sunset

This cross section of the Earth's atmosphere at sunset and earth limb (24.5S, 43.5E) displays an unusual layering...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon separates from its trunk and reenters Earth's atmosphere
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Jul 15, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon separates from its trunk and reenters Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0343806 (July 15, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew is pictured from...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921628 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921626 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921627 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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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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