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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 Observations during Expedition 69
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Jul 2, 2023

Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e027354 (July 2, 2023) -- Clouds cover Earth and the orbital lab's solar arrays are shown in the top left...

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May 19, 2024

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iss071e092499 (May 19, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise penetrate Earth's atmosphere revealing the...

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NASA image: KSC-87P-0221
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May 13, 1965

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dr. Kurt Debus, Kennedy Space Center's first director, adds his name to the thousands...

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NASA image: The space station orbits above a partly cloudy Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 2023

The space station orbits above a partly cloudy Pacific Ocean

iss069e003960 (April 17, 2023) --- Three Roscosmos components on the International Space Station were photographed...

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May 26, 2024

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iss071e130631 (May 26, 2024) --- The sun's glint beams off the Gulf of California contrasting Mexico's coastal...

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Apr 22, 2025

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iss073e0000460 (April 22, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off the freshwater Lake St. Clair, sits in between Lake...

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Apr 28, 2022

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iss067e184608 (April 28, 2022) --- New Orleans, Louisiana, and its surrrounding suburbs, including Gretna, Metarie,...

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Feb 28, 2023

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iss068e060810 (Feb. 28, 2023) --- At top right, is the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space freighter berthed to the...

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NASA image: California's San Francisco Bay Area
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Aug 3, 2025

California's San Francisco Bay Area

iss073e0420567 (Aug. 3, 2025) --- California's San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by the cities of San Francisico,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1644
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Nov 3, 2000

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After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique cargo...

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NASA image: iss062e004863
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Feb 9, 2020

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iss062e004863 (Feb. 9, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 266 miles above the Pacific Ocean when...

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May 14, 2024

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iss071e077638 (May 14, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise break through Earth's atmosphere highlighting...

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NASA image: Lightning illuminates the clouds above Southeast Asia
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May 25, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds above Southeast Asia

iss073e0204578 (May 25, 2025) --- Lightning illuminates the clouds (top left) above Southeast Asia in this...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1643
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Nov 3, 2000

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After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1022
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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Low clouds blur the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building as they hang over the Shuttle...

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Aug 12, 2022

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iss067e253816 (Aug. 12, 2022) --- A set of the International Space Station's main solar arrays and the Kibo...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00067
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Aug 4, 2007

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The Mars Phoenix Lander lifted off aboard a Delta II rocket. When the spacecraft arrives on the red planet, the...

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NASA image: iss070e127437
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Mar 21, 2024

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iss070e127437 (March 21, 2024) --- The Sun's glint beaming off the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Chile just...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 15, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-007547 (15 May 2009) --- Low-level winds rushing over the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of northwestern...

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NASA image: KSC-65C-02408
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Apr 14, 1965

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mr. A. Siepert, assistant director, NASA-KSC, signs the last major beam autographed by...

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NASA image: iss063e006708
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May 5, 2020

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iss063e006708 (May 5, 2020) --- The city lights of Jazan (top center) and its suburbs on the Persian Gulf coast of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1645
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Nov 3, 2000

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) and its unique cargo Discovery on top rest in the shadows from the setting sun...

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NASA image: The sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy southern Pacific Ocean
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Jun 2, 2025

The sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy southern Pacific Ocean

iss073e0177079 (June 2, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy southern Pacific Ocean in this...

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NASA image: The sun's glint beams off the Strait of Gibraltar
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May 15, 2025

The sun's glint beams off the Strait of Gibraltar

iss073e0032281 (May 15, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off the Strait of Gibraltar at the top of this photograph as...

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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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