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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: Black Space Week 2024 at the NMAAHC
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Jun 17, 2024

Black Space Week 2024 at the NMAAHC

Dr. Kevin Strait, curator of history, National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), speaks at an...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 23, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-036611 (23 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station on...

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NASA image: The blue-green lights of fishing boats dot the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait
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Aug 26, 2025

The blue-green lights of fishing boats dot the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait

iss073e0688699 (Aug. 26, 2025) --- The blue-green lights of fishing boats, designed to lure squid, sardines, or...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 21, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-718-088 (19-29 May 1996) --- A popular photographic target of Space Shuttle astronauts has always been the...

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NASA image: Diomede Islands, Bering Straight
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Apr 30, 2008

Diomede Islands, Bering Straight

The Diomede Islands consisting of the western island Big Diomede, and the eastern island Little Diomede are two...

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NASA image: Internal Ocean Waves
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Jul 17, 2006

Internal Ocean Waves

The false-color VNIR image from NASA Terra spacecraft was acquired off the island of Tsushima in the Korea Strait...

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NASA image: The Channel Tunnel
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Aug 11, 2006

The Channel Tunnel

The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5 km-long rail tunnel beneath the English Channel at the Straits of Dover. It connects...

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NASA image: Indonesia, Sumatra, Singapore
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Aug 11, 1991

Indonesia, Sumatra, Singapore

This view shows the area around Northeastern Sumatra, Indonesia (1.0N, 104.0E). The city of Singapore and the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 9, 2006

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08138 (9 Nov. 2006) --- Gallipoli and Dardanelles Strait, Turkey are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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Apr 28, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e036722 (April 28, 2019) --- The International Space station was flying 258 miles above of China's eastern...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1149
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Aug 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) Shuttle Systems Inspector David Strait talks to the media...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship docked to the Prichal docking module
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Jul 19, 2024

The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship docked to the Prichal docking module

iss071e365604 (July 19, 2024) --- The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is picture docked to the Prichal docking module as the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 23, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-010628 (24 June 2013) --- Strait of Tiran, Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-028444 (3 Aug. 2013) --- Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 11, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

Earth observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 37 crew. Per Twitter message: The Korea Strait.

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NASA image: Puget Sound, Seattle, WA, USA, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Sep 20, 1992

Puget Sound, Seattle, WA, USA, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

STS047-151-488 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- In this large format camera image, the forested Cascade Range appears along...

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NASA image: The city lights of Istanbul, Turkiye
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Jan 23, 2025

The city lights of Istanbul, Turkiye

iss072e519796 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- The city lights of Istanbul, Turkiye, with a population of about 15.7 million...

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NASA image: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan
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Mar 25, 2013

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan

NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge or Pearl Bridge, the longest central span of any suspension...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 1, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Folder lists this...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 1, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 10, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. File...

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NASA image: iss056e127068
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Aug 6, 2018

iss056e127068

iss056e127068 (Aug. 6, 2018) --- The International Space Station was orbiting off the coast of Portugal when an...

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NASA image: Earth Observation as seen by Expedition Two crew
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Apr 23, 2001

Earth Observation as seen by Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-5627 (23 April 2001) --- Algecira (left), the Bay of Gibraltar (Bahia de Algecira) and "The Rock of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 31, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-030428 (31 Dec. 2011) --- This high oblique panorama shows Morocco and Spain as photographed by 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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