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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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Oct 6, 2023

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iss070e002303 (Oct. 6, 2023) --- The Caspian Sea and cities and towns on the coast of northern Iran are pictured...

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NASA image: Strait of Hormuz
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Jul 4, 1982

Strait of Hormuz

Portions of Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Iran are seen at the Strait of Hormuz (26.0N, 56.0E) in this view. A...

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NASA image: TURKEY-EARTH RESOURCES (MT.ARARAT)
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Oct 28, 2013

TURKEY-EARTH RESOURCES (MT.ARARAT)

SL3-122-2562 (July-September 1973) --- A near vertical view of the border area of Turkey-Iran?Union of Soviet...

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Aug 31, 2020

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iss063e081362 (Aug. 31, 2020) --- The well-lit Middle Eastern cities along the Persian Gulf coast of the Arabian...

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NASA image: iss066e126129
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Jan 26, 2022

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iss066e126129 (Jan. 26, 2022) --- The semi-desert, southern coast of Iran on the Persian Gulf is pictured from the...

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NASA image: iss066e144029
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Feb 15, 2022

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iss066e144029 (Feb. 15, 2022) --- The hot and arid desert geography of Kerman Province in central Iran is pictured...

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Aug 20, 2022

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iss067e284429 (Aug. 20, 2022) --- Kuwait City, on the south shore of Kuwait Bay on the Persian Gulf, is pictured...

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NASA image: iss069e032977
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Jul 18, 2023

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iss069e032977 (July 18, 2023) --- The city lights of the oasis city of Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates are...

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NASA image: iss067e239241
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Aug 4, 2022

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iss067e239241 (Aug. 4, 2022) --- Imam Khomeini International Airport and Shamsabad Industrial City are seen south of...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 14, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss066e144020
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Feb 15, 2022

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iss066e144020 (Feb. 15, 2022) --- The hot and arid desert geography of Semnan Province southeast of Tehran, Iran, is...

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NASA image: iss070e033711
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Nov 30, 2023

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iss070e033711 (Nov. 30, 2023) --- The Caspian Sea is surrounded by the nations of Iran to the south, Azerbaijan to...

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NASA image: iss055e013731
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Apr 7, 2018

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iss055e013731 (April 7, 2018) --- An Expedition 55 crew member aboard the International Space Station photographed a...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Feb 15, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-16328 (15 February 2004) --- A major dust storm in the Kerman Desert, just east of the city of Bam in...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Apr 19, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e000674 (April 19, 2021) --- The north coast of the island nation of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf is pictured...

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NASA image: iss064e029480
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Feb 6, 2021

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iss064e029480 (Feb. 8, 2021) --- This oblique view of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey was taken from the...

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NASA image: iss061e110462
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Dec 29, 2019

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iss061e110462 (Dec. 29, 2019) --- Stars glitter in the night sky above an atmospheric glow that blankets the city...

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NASA image: iss064e046338
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Mar 24, 2021

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iss064e046338 (March 24, 2021) --- The strategically important shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz is pictured...

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NASA image: iss064e029028
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Feb 2, 2021

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iss064e029028 (Feb. 2, 2021) --- The northern coast of the Persian Gulf, pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss070e002199
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Oct 4, 2023

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iss070e002199 (Oct. 4, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-24 crew ship is featured prominently in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Jan 22, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-12570 (22 January 2004) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, an unpiloted...

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NASA image: iss064e007913
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Nov 28, 2020

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iss064e007913 (Nov. 28, 2020) --- This image from International Space Station as it was flying 261 miles over Iran...

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NASA image: iss069e056918
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Aug 14, 2023

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iss069e056918 (Aug. 14, 2023) --- The Strait of Hormuz (bottom left) connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf...

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NASA image: iss049e007067
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Sep 19, 2016

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iss049e007067 (09/19/2016) --- Night views of the Earth from the International Space Station. This image is 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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