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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: Signs of Life in Mighty New Zealand Volcano seen by NASA Spacecraft
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May 13, 2016

Signs of Life in Mighty New Zealand Volcano seen by NASA Spacecraft

NASA Terra spacecraft reveals signs of life in New Zealand Mount Ruapehu Volcano which has been on a level 1...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere
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Aug 6, 2024

An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere

iss071e439624 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere and highlights the...

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NASA image: View of portion of South Island, New Zealand as seen from Skylab
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Dec 22, 1973

View of portion of South Island, New Zealand as seen from Skylab

SL4-137-3700 (22 Dec. 1973) --- A near vertical view of a portion of South Island, New Zealand, as see from the...

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NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

With the umbilical tower in view, Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

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NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

With the umbilical tower in view, Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

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NASA image: TROPICS Animation
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Apr 25, 2023

TROPICS Animation

Four CubeSats, one mission: to study tropical cyclones, like hurricanes.

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NASA image: The Tasman Sea coast on New Zealand's South Island
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Jan 4, 2025

The Tasman Sea coast on New Zealand's South Island

iss072e424419 (Jan. 4, 2025) --- The Tasman Sea coast on New Zealand's South Island, with Mount Aspiring National...

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NASA image: Balloon Program Wraps up in Antarctica, Heading to New Zealand
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Dec 8, 2017

Balloon Program Wraps up in Antarctica, Heading to New Zealand

Caption: A NASA Super Pressure Balloon with the COSI payload is ready for launch from McMurdo, Antarctica. Credit:...

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NASA image: Island wake produced by Antipodes Islands south of New Zealand
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Dec 16, 1973

Island wake produced by Antipodes Islands south of New Zealand

SL4-137-3655 (16 Dec. 1973) --- An island wake produced by the Antipodes Islands in the ocean current south of New...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Māhia, New Zealand on May 8 at 1 p.m. New Zealand...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Māhia, New Zealand on May 8 at 1 p.m. New Zealand...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” is vertical on the pad awaiting liftoff at Launch Complex 1...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” is vertical on the pad awaiting liftoff at Launch Complex 1...

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NASA image: ED15-0187-236
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Jun 27, 2015

ED15-0187-236

This high-dynamic range (HDR) photo of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) was captured...

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NASA image: A vibrant green and red aurora shimmers above New Zealand
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Aug 11, 2024

A vibrant green and red aurora shimmers above New Zealand

iss071e560367 (Aug. 11, 2024) -- A vibrant green and red aurora shimmers through orbital nighttime as the...

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NASA image: Storm clouds rise above the South Pacific Ocean northwest of New Zealand
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Feb 1, 2025

Storm clouds rise above the South Pacific Ocean northwest of New Zealand

iss072e617674 (Feb. 1, 2025) --- Storm clouds rise above the South Pacific Ocean northwest of New Zealand in this...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Photos
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Apr 24, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Photos

Two CubeSats are encapsulated at the Rocket Lab facility in Mahia, New Zealand, on April 24, 2023, in preparation...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Photos
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Apr 24, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Photos

Two CubeSats are encapsulated at the Rocket Lab facility in Mahia, New Zealand, on April 24, 2023, in preparation...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 8, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket is poised for launch atop Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand. Launch time...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

The engines of the first stage of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket ignite as the rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Photos
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May 18, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Photos

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, during a May 18,...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Photos
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Apr 24, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Photos

Two CubeSats are encapsulated at the Rocket Lab facility in Mahia, New Zealand, on April 24, 2023, in preparation...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Photos
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May 18, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Photos

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, during a May 18,...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket soars upward after liftoff from Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Māhia, New Zealand on May 8...

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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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