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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: Shadow Portrait of NASA Rover Opportunity on Martian Slope
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Mar 27, 2014

Shadow Portrait of NASA Rover Opportunity on Martian Slope

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity caught its own silhouette in this late-afternoon image from the rover rear...

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NASA image: Comet Tempel Silhouette
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Jul 8, 2005

Comet Tempel Silhouette

This false-color image shows comet Tempel 1 about 50 minutes after NASA Deep Impact probe smashed into its surface....

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Silhouette view of Jonas Jonsson with the Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on the landing pad as the sun sets at...

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NASA image: iss071e506350
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Jul 31, 2024

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iss071e506350 (July 31, 2024) --- The Aurora Australis silhouettes the Canadarm2 robotic arm in this photograph from...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - (EARTH SKY)(EARTH'S LIMB) - OUTER SPACE
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - (EARTH SKY)(EARTH'S LIMB) - OUTER SPACE

S66-25771 (16 March 1966) --- Earth's limb with cloud layers in silhouette, sunrise over Guam, as seen from the...

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NASA image: iss071e490546
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Jul 31, 2024

iss071e490546

iss071e490546 (July 31, 2024) --- The Aurora Australis silhouettes the Soyuz MS-25 crew ship in this photograph from...

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NASA image: Aurora sequence
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Apr 27, 2015

Aurora sequence

ISS043E155854 (04/27/2015) --- A rising sun spreads across the Earth and through the green blooming aurora to...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette as it nearly completes transiting across the face of the Sun, Monday, Nov....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 23, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024155 (30 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams (center frame) and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 3, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-018314 (3 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower left of image, as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 23, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024154 (30 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams (center frame) and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, low center, as it transits across the face of the Sun Monday, Nov. 11,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 in Salt...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette as it nearly completes transiting across the face of the Sun, Monday, Nov....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 3, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-018315 (3 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1636
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Feb 10, 2013

KSC-2013-1636

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Tracking equipment and antennas show in silhouette as the sun rises over a United Launch...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06216 (8 March 2001) --- In Houston's Mission Control Center (MCC), the silhouette of astronaut Steven A....

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower center of image, as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower third of image, as it transits across the face of the sun Monday,...

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NASA image: The aurora borealis crowns Earth's horizon above Canada
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Mar 2, 2025

The aurora borealis crowns Earth's horizon above Canada

iss072e709711 (March 2, 2025) --- The aurora borealis crowns Earth's horizon with the city lights of Canada dotting...

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NASA image: iss060e006636
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Jul 11, 2019

iss060e006636

iss060e006636 (July 11, 2019) --- Earth's atmospheric glow is back-dropped by a starry Milky Way as the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1635
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Feb 10, 2013

KSC-2013-1635

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Tracking equipment and antennas show in silhouette as the sun rises over a United Launch...

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NASA image: A sunset Earth observation image taken during STS-100
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Apr 26, 2001

A sunset Earth observation image taken during STS-100

S100-E-5498 (26 April 2001) --- Earth's limb--the edge of the planet seen at twilight--was captured with a digital...

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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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