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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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Apr 30, 2019

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iss059e038323 (April 30, 2019) --- Cape Lookout, North Carolina is pictured as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Ana
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May 8, 2015

Tropical Storm Ana

ISS043E182257 (05/08/2015) --- Hurricane Anna moves onto the US east coast with 50 mile an hour winds and heavy...

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Jun 21, 2024

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iss071e243849 (June 21, 2024) --- The east coast of the United States including North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland,...

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Sep 14, 2018

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iss056e162821 (Sept. 14, 2018) --- Hurricane Florence is pictured from the International Space Station as a category...

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Sep 14, 2018

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iss056e162811 (Sept. 14, 2018) --- Hurricane Florence is pictured from the International Space Station as a category...

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Sep 14, 2018

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iss056e162819 (Sept. 14, 2018) --- Hurricane Florence is pictured from the International Space Station as a category...

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NASA image: iss066m263511759_Expedition_66_Inflight_Interview_with_WRAL-TV_and_Charlotte_Observer_211217
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Dec 17, 2021

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NASA ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIVING AND WORKING IN SPACE WITH WRAL-TV AND THE OBSERVER Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Soyuz over Kitty Hawk
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Apr 24, 2003

Soyuz over Kitty Hawk

ISS006-E-50419 (2003) --- This digital still camera image of Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout, North Carolina, with a...

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Jul 10, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE AND RESEARCH ON THE ORBITAL OUTPOST WITH MEDIA Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Charleston, SC
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Mar 11, 2025

Charleston, SC

Charleston is the largest city in South Carolina, with almost 1 million people. It was founded in 1670 by the...

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Jun 17, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES APOLLO AND SPACE STATION WITH THE MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station,...

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Sep 12, 2018

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iss056e162187 (Sept. 12, 2018) --- Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering...

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Sep 12, 2018

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iss056e162190 (Sept. 12, 2018) --- Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering...

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Sep 12, 2018

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iss056e162202 (Sept. 12, 2018) --- Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering...

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Sep 12, 2018

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iss056e162175 (Sept. 12, 2018) --- Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering...

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Sep 11, 2018

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iss056e162207 (Sept. 12, 2018) --- Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering...

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Sep 12, 2018

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iss056e162178 (Sept. 12, 2018) --- Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering...

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NASA image: Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Jun 5, 2003

Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their Paradise Valley, Arizona studio, in front of "Celebrating One Hundred Years...

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NASA image: Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight mural in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Jun 5, 2003

Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight mural in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Artist Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight Mural in his Paradise Valley, Arizona Studio. The mural was created...

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NASA image: Wright Flyer detail in Bob McCall's Centennial of Flight mural
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Jun 5, 2003

Wright Flyer detail in Bob McCall's Centennial of Flight mural

The mural was created to celebrate the achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright and to commemorate a century of...

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NASA image: iss060m262491204_Expedition_60_Hurricane_Dorian_Flyover_09-06-19
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Sep 6, 2019

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SPACE STATION CAMERAS PROVIDE NEW VIEWS OF WEAKENING HURRICANE DORIAN Cameras outside the International Space...

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Oct 29, 2023

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iss070e015193 (Oct. 29, 2023) --- The gleaming Atlantic coast of North Carolina, from the cities of Kitty Hawk (far...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 27, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-034022 (27 Aug. 2011) --? One of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Study Stars - Morehead Planetarium
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May 7, 1965

Study Stars - Morehead Planetarium

S65-29652 (7 May 1965) --- Astronauts James A. McDivitt (right) and Edward H. White II are shown at the Morehead...

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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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