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

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e001158 (April 19, 2021) --- Mount Fuji, north of Suruga Bay and west of Tokyo, is pictured from the...

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Nov 9, 2022

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iss068e021495 (Nov. 9, 2022) --- Golden Bay/Mohua in New Zealand is pictured from the International Space Station as...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken during Expedition 65
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Apr 28, 2021

Earth observation taken during Expedition 65

iss065e009307 (April 28, 2021) --- The early morning hues of an orbital sunrise are pictured from the International...

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NASA image: iss064e025495
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Jan 21, 2021

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iss064e025495 (Jan. 21, 2021) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight...

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NASA image: iss059e059210
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May 8, 2019

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iss059e059210 (May 8, 2019) --- The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earth's limb and the bluish hue...

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May 8, 2019

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iss059e059211 (May 8, 2019) --- The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earth's limb and the bluish hue...

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NASA image: HTV-5 docking operations
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Aug 24, 2015

HTV-5 docking operations

iss044e065321 (Aug. 24, 2015) --- JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) H-II Transfer Vehicle-5, also known as...

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NASA image: Seoul, South Korea, pictured at night from the International Space Station
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Apr 24, 2025

Seoul, South Korea, pictured at night from the International Space Station

iss073e0003716 (April 24, 2025) --- Seoul, South Korea, the capital of the nation on the southern half of the Korean...

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NASA image: iss065e002827
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Apr 24, 2021

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iss065e002827 (April 24, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour is pictured 262 miles above the Arabian Sea...

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NASA image: Mount Fuji is surrounded by the city lights of the Fuji Five Lakes region
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Jan 3, 2026

Mount Fuji is surrounded by the city lights of the Fuji Five Lakes region

iss074e0044445 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain and an active volcano, is surrounded by the...

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NASA image: City lights from Tokyo to Osaka and Hiroshima
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Sep 15, 2025

City lights from Tokyo to Osaka and Hiroshima

iss073e0842595 (Sept. 15, 2025) --- City lights from Tokyo (center) to Osaka and Hiroshima (top left) illuminate...

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NASA image: Earth observation image of Von Karman Vortices taken during STS-100
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Apr 30, 2001

Earth observation image of Von Karman Vortices taken during STS-100

STS100-710-182 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Easily recognizable in this STS-100 70mm frame are phenomena known as the...

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NASA image: Dust over Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Dust over Japan

March 24, 2010 - Dust over Japan This image of gray/brown dust being blown over Japan was captured on March 21, 2010...

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NASA image: Two-Orbit Time Lapse Earth Observation taken with a Fisheye Lens
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Oct 6, 2018

Two-Orbit Time Lapse Earth Observation taken with a Fisheye Lens

iss057e000244 (Oct. 6, 2018) --- A image captured from a time-lapse imagery sequence shows north Africa and the...

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NASA image: Okata, Japan
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Oct 31, 2019

Okata, Japan

Okata is a small village of about 3,000 residents in northwest Japan. It is known internationally for its Solar-car...

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Jun 6, 2023

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iss069e018140 (June 6, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station for an...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 14, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-219-065 (9-20 April 1994) --- The narrow end of the island is to the north by northeast. This is one of...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 3, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-751-039 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- This 70mm frame, exposed through aft flight deck windows of the Space...

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NASA image: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Sep 20, 1992

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

The city of Sapporo on the northernmost of the Japanese Home Island of Hokkaido (43.5N, 141.5E), host to the 1986...

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NASA image: Volcanic Plume from Mt. Unzen, Dust Cloud, cloud Vortices
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Dec 1, 1991

Volcanic Plume from Mt. Unzen, Dust Cloud, cloud Vortices

Stable, south flowing air over the western Pacific Ocean (26.0N, 131.0E) is disturbed by islands south of Korea,...

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NASA image: City lights trace the Japanese coastline underneath a dim yellow-green airglow
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Sep 18, 2025

City lights trace the Japanese coastline underneath a dim yellow-green airglow

iss073e0703552 (Sept. 18, 2025) --- City lights trace the Japanese coastline underneath a dim yellow-green airglow...

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NASA image: Earth and Aurora Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 14, 2014

Earth and Aurora Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-11773 (14 April 2014) --- Photographed with a camera equipped with an 80mm lens from the International...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 25, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1196921 (Nov. 25, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 25, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1196940 (Nov. 25, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of 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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