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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: Brasilia, Brazil
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Apr 16, 2010

Brasilia, Brazil

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the planned city of Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, with a population...

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NASA image: Star Formation in the Circinus Molecular Cloud Complex
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Nov 2, 2010

Star Formation in the Circinus Molecular Cloud Complex

NASA Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer has uncovered a striking population of young stellar objects in a complex...

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NASA image: Luxembourg
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Apr 12, 2011

Luxembourg

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image of the City of Luxembourg, one of Europe greatest fortified states. With a...

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NASA image: Linear Gravity Anomalies
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Dec 5, 2012

Linear Gravity Anomalies

These maps of the near and far side of the moon show the gravity gradients as measured by NASA GRAIL mission,...

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NASA image: Kathmandu, Nepal
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Sep 26, 2013

Kathmandu, Nepal

This image, acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, with a population of about 2.5...

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NASA image: Phoenix, AZ
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Aug 20, 2019

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city in Arizona. It is also the fifth largest city in the US. It was...

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NASA image: Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

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NASA image: Perspective View, SRTM / Landsat, Los Angeles, Calif
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Dec 23, 2002

Perspective View, SRTM / Landsat, Los Angeles, Calif

Los Angeles, Calif., is one of the world largest metropolitan areas with a population of about 15 million people....

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NASA image: Global City Lights
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Nov 9, 2000

Global City Lights

The Eastern U.S., Europe, and Japan are brightly lit by their cities, while interiors of Africa, Asia, Australia,...

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NASA image: Missing Black Holes Found!
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Oct 25, 2007

Missing Black Holes Found!

NASA Spitzer and Chandra space telescopes have uncovered a long-lost population of active supermassive black holes,...

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NASA image: Warped Andromeda
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Feb 17, 2010

Warped Andromeda

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer highlights the Andromeda galaxy older stellar population in...

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NASA image: Coolest Orbs on the Block Artist Concept
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Jun 24, 2010

Coolest Orbs on the Block Artist Concept

This artist concept shows hundreds of brown dwarfs deep red, expected to be added to the population of known stars...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Athens, Greece
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Athens, Greece

This space radar image of Athens, Greece, shows the sprawling, modern development of this ancient capital city....

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Dublin, Ireland
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Dublin, Ireland

This radar image of Dublin, Ireland, shows how the radar distinguishes between densely populated urban areas and...

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NASA image: Galactic Hearts of Glass  Artist Concept
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Feb 15, 2006

Galactic Hearts of Glass Artist Concept

This artist concept based on data fromNASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows delicate greenish crystals sprinkled...

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NASA image: Jakarta, Indonesia
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Jan 30, 2013

Jakarta, Indonesia

NASA Terra spacecraft flew over Jakarta, the capital and largest city of Indonesia. The population of the Jakarta...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Boston, Massachusetts
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Boston, Massachusetts

This radar image of the area surrounding Boston, Mass., shows how a spaceborne radar system distinguishes between...

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NASA image: Parkes Telescope
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Jul 8, 2013

Parkes Telescope

This image shows the Parkes telescope in Australia, part of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research...

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NASA image: Analyzing Hot DOG Galaxies
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Aug 29, 2012

Analyzing Hot DOG Galaxies

This plot illustrates the new population of hot DOGs, or hot dust-obscured objects, found by WISE. The purple band...

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NASA image: Take a Splash Into the Cosmos
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Sep 9, 2014

Take a Splash Into the Cosmos

Millions of galaxies populate the patch of sky known as the COSMOS field, short for Cosmic Evolution Survey, a...

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NASA image: Stereo Pair: Wellington, New Zealand
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May 11, 2000

Stereo Pair: Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, is located on the shores of Port Nicholson, a natural harbor at the...

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NASA image: Delhi, India
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Jan 17, 2008

Delhi, India

Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India, with a population of 16 million and is located in northern India...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0121-1
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May 10, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0121-1

Burrowing Owls keep watch over Moffett Field wetlands. The burrowing owl is currently listed as a Species of Special...

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NASA image: Benghazi, Libya, pictured at approximately 12:49 a.m. local time
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May 18, 2025

Benghazi, Libya, pictured at approximately 12:49 a.m. local time

iss073e0120318 (May 18, 2025) --- Benghazi, Libya, the north African nation's second most-populous city on 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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