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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: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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Dec 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Civil Service employees and their families help themselves to a traditional...

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Dec 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Civil Service employees and their families enjoy a traditional holiday meal of...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Cairo
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Cairo

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Istanbul
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Istanbul

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is visible through an ornament-shaped...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the first night of Holidays in Space 2017 ended with a...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

Snowflakes are projected onto a Saturn IB rocket on display in the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Holidays in Space 2017 kicked off with a dazzling...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is festively decorated and lit in green and...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The Rocket Garden and fountain at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida are lit in green and red for...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The exterior of the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is festively...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is festively decorated and lit in green and...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: jsc2020m001445_2020_ISS_Crew_Exp64_Holiday_Thoughts_Message_Social-MP4
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Dec 23, 2020

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Thoughts, Gifts, and a Challenge: An International Space Station Holiday This holiday season is different than usual...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Southern California and the Southwest
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Southern California and the Southwest

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Washington, D.C., and Baltimore
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Washington, D.C., and Baltimore

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Christmas Message
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Dec 20, 2019

Expedition 61 Christmas Message

Although the astronauts aboard the International Space Station are spending the holidays apart from their families,...

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Dec 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Civil Service employees enjoy delicious food, live music and camaraderie at an...

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Dec 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Civil Service employees enjoy delicious food, live music and camaraderie at an...

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NASA image: Space Station Astronauts Offer Holiday Greetings – Monday, December 22, 2025
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Dec 22, 2025

Space Station Astronauts Offer Holiday Greetings – Monday, December 22, 2025

Expedition 74 commander Mike Fincke of NASA, along with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Chris Williams and JAXA...

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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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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