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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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Feb 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep413 Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

Ep413_Low Earth Orbit and Beyond Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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NASA image: An orbital twilight reveals Earth's horizon
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Apr 20, 2025

An orbital twilight reveals Earth's horizon

iss073e0035649 (April 20, 2025) --- An orbital twilight reveals Earth's horizon and contrasts with the well-lit...

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NASA image: Moon Sheds Light on Earth's Impact History
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Feb 7, 2019

Moon Sheds Light on Earth's Impact History

By looking at the Moon, the most complete and accessible chronicle of the asteroid collisions that carved our young...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e352225 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e352235 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e351959 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e352275 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: A trio of CubeSats is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A trio of CubeSats is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e352045 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A trio of CubeSats is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e351732 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: Artist concept of satellite in orbit above the earth
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Oct 9, 1981

Artist concept of satellite in orbit above the earth

Artist concept of satellite with solar panels deployed in orbit above the earth.

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NASA image: Animation of Asteroid 2022 EB5's Orbit Before Hitting Earth's Atmosphere
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Mar 15, 2022

Animation of Asteroid 2022 EB5's Orbit Before Hitting Earth's Atmosphere

This animation shows asteroid 2022 EB5's predicted orbit around the Sun before impacting into the Earth's atmosphere...

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NASA image: Americas from the Moon
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Sep 15, 2010

Americas from the Moon

The western hemisphere of our home planet Earth. North (upper left), Central, and South America (lower right) were...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops
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Oct 30, 2025

An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops

iss073e0988954 (Oct. 30, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops in this...

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NASA image: One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)
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Aug 1, 2019

One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)

This unnarrated animation depicts NASA’s first coordinated maneuver between two CubeSats in low-Earth orbit as part...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 17, 2002

Around Marshall

In this photograph, Jeff Alden (left) and Justin O'Cornor, two middle school students at Lane Middle School in...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 17, 2002

Around Marshall

In this photograph, students from all over the country gathered and discussed their Earth-to-Orbit (ETO) Design...

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NASA image: The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 7, 2024

The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere

iss072e030246 (Oct. 7, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon
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Nov 13, 2025

An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon

iss073e1068530 (Nov. 13, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon and begins to illuminate the...

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NASA image: The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere
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Jan 16, 2026

The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere

iss074e0089802 (Jan. 16, 2026) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: Orbital Boom Sensor System with a cloudy Earth limb
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Jul 28, 2005

Orbital Boom Sensor System with a cloudy Earth limb

S114-E-5712 (28 July 2005) --- This view of the Orbital Boom Sensor System, backdropped by clouds and Earth’s...

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NASA image: STS-43 Earth observation of a colorful sunrise
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Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 Earth observation of a colorful sunrise

STS-43 Earth observation taken aboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, captures the Earth's limb at sunrise with...

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NASA image: The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon
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Aug 12, 2025

The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon

iss073e0690720 (Aug. 12, 2025) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon revealing faint orange...

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NASA image: During a Year in Orbit, IceCube Created a New Map of Earth's Clouds
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May 15, 2018

During a Year in Orbit, IceCube Created a New Map of Earth's Clouds

Although it was only designed to last three months, the tiny CubeSat known as IceCube has been orbiting Earth for a...

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NASA image: The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon
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Mar 6, 2025

The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon

iss072e757530 (March 6, 2025) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon as a thin orange layer...

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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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