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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: Sunrise at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 19, 2017

Sunrise at Kennedy Space Center

A sunrise view from the observation deck of the Operations and Support Building II at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise
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Mar 2, 2019

Creative Photography - Sunrise

A sunrise serves as the backdrop for the countdown clock and American Flag near the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Sunrise at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 19, 2017

Sunrise at Kennedy Space Center

A sunrise view from the observation deck of the Operations and Support Building II at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise
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Mar 2, 2019

Creative Photography - Sunrise

A sunrise serves as the backdrop for the countdown clock and American Flag near the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: True Color of Mars - Pathfinder Sol 39 Sunrise
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Jun 22, 1999

True Color of Mars - Pathfinder Sol 39 Sunrise

True Color of Mars - Pathfinder Sol 39 Sunrise

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere
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Aug 6, 2024

An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere

iss071e439624 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere and highlights the...

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NASA image: Lockheed S-3 Viking, N601NA at Sunrise
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Jan 9, 2020

Lockheed S-3 Viking, N601NA at Sunrise

Glenn Research Center, Lockheed S-3 Viking Research Aircraft, N601NA at Sunrise

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NASA image: Lockheed S-3 Viking, N601NA at Sunrise
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Jan 9, 2020

Lockheed S-3 Viking, N601NA at Sunrise

Lockheed S-3B Viking, N601NA at Sunrise on the Glenn Research Center Hangar Apron

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise at Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
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Oct 13, 2020

Creative Photography - Sunrise at Cape Canaveral Lighthouse

The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida stands tall during an Oct. 13, 2020,...

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NASA image: Sunrise
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May 31, 2014

Sunrise

ISS040-E-006303 (31 May 2014) --- An orbital sunrise is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 40 crew...

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NASA image: Sunrise over the Philippine Sea
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Aug 30, 1984

Sunrise over the Philippine Sea

41D-32-14 (30 Aug 1984) --- A rainbow-like sunrise over the Philippine Sea greeted the six crew members aboard 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: Sunrise seen from STS-77
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May 22, 1996

Sunrise seen from STS-77

S77-E-5073 (22 May 1996) --- From its position at 175 statute miles above Earth, the Space Shuttle Endeavour has...

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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: Earth limb at sunrise
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Nov 28, 1983

Earth limb at sunrise

STS009-11-675 (December 1983) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia passes into a brilliant sunrise scene during the...

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NASA image: Sunrise
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Apr 8, 2015

Sunrise

ISS043093710 (04/08/2015) --- Another beautiful Earth sunrise to greet our astronauts aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise
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Jul 15, 2020

Creative Photography - Sunrise

The Sun just begins to rise over NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 15, 2020. A multi-user spaceport,...

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NASA image: Orbital Sunrise
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Apr 6, 2024

Orbital Sunrise

iss071e000922 (April 6, 2024) -- The first moments of an orbital sunrise crown Earth's horizon as the International...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise above Namibia in Africa
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Jan 16, 2025

An orbital sunrise above Namibia in Africa

An orbital sunrise illuminates the cloud tops in this photograph from the International Space Station as it soared...

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NASA image: Sunrise, Earth Limb
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Nov 1, 1992

Sunrise, Earth Limb

STS052-23-022 (22 Oct.-1 Nov. 1992) --- As the Space Shuttle Columbia orbited Earth in an easterly direction over...

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NASA image: InSight Images a Sunrise on Mars
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May 1, 2019

InSight Images a Sunrise on Mars

NASA's InSight lander used its Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) on the spacecraft's robotic arm to image this...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise and Clouds
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Mar 2, 2019

Creative Photography - Sunrise and Clouds

The sun begins to rise at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following a successful launch of SpaceX’s uncrewed...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise and Clouds
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Mar 2, 2019

Creative Photography - Sunrise and Clouds

The iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center cast reflections on the surface of a nearby...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, onboard view of the Earth sunrise
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, onboard view of the Earth sunrise

Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods are...

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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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