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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 taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 3, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-743-000D (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Cape Cod almost looks like an elf's slipper with this orientation in the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission
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Jul 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission

STS070-717-011 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- Volcanic landscapes with a thin dusting of snow appear in this near-vertical...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Return to Earth News Conference
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May 25, 2022

NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Return to Earth News Conference

NASA and Boeing participated in a news conference from the Johnson Space Center in Houston following the landing of...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-707-012 (2-12 June 1998) --- This nearly vertical photograph of Houston was taken from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Aug 11, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-716-081 (7-19 August 1997) --- This photograph provides a southerly view from Vancouver, B. C. in the...

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NASA image: Earth from Orbit 2019: How NASA Satellites #PictureEarth
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Apr 19, 2019

Earth from Orbit 2019: How NASA Satellites #PictureEarth

This Earth Day, NASA invites you to share how you #PictureEarth. For inspiration, NASA collected some of the best...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-707-015 (2-12 June 1998) --- This nearly vertical photograph of Houston was taken from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: The official mission insignia of the Expedition 75 crew aboard the International Space Station
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Jun 11, 2025

The official mission insignia of the Expedition 75 crew aboard the International Space Station

iss075-s-001 (June 11, 2025) -- The official mission insignia of the Expedition 75 crew aboard the International...

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NASA image: Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and after the apogee raise burn...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: How to Spot Comet NEOWISE [Episode 19]
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Jul 15, 2020

NASA Science Live: How to Spot Comet NEOWISE [Episode 19]

Have you seen Comet NEOWISE in the sky? ☄️ Visiting from the most distant parts of our solar system, it made its...

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NASA image: False-color composite image of Prince Albert, Canada
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Apr 11, 1994

False-color composite image of Prince Albert, Canada

STS059-S-039 (11 April 1994) --- This is a false-color composite of Prince Albert, Canada, centered at 53.91 north...

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NASA image: False-color composite of Oetztal, Austria
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Apr 13, 1994

False-color composite of Oetztal, Austria

STS059-S-072 (13 April 1994) --- This image is a false-color composite of Oetztal, Austria located in the Central...

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NASA image: Three frequency false-color image of Prince Albert, Canada
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Apr 18, 1994

Three frequency false-color image of Prince Albert, Canada

STS059-S-079 (18 April 1994) --- This is a false-color, three frequency image of Prince Albert, Canada, centered at...

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NASA image: Orion Camera View of Artemis II Upper Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera View of Artemis II Upper Stage Separation

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft of the jettisoning of the upper stage of the SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS en route to the Moon for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS en route to the Moon for NASA Artemis

These artist’s concepts show SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) in operation on its journey to the Moon....

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NASA image: Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS en route to the Moon for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS en route to the Moon for NASA Artemis

These artist’s concepts show SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) in operation on its journey to the Moon....

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NASA image: A Future in Orbit
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Feb 22, 2023

A Future in Orbit

Description: NASA’s investment in low-Earth orbit has launched a commercial economy in space. See how the private...

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NASA image: Long Day Journey into Night
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May 6, 2013

Long Day Journey into Night

NASA Cassini spacecraft shows Saturn shadow cutting sharply across its rings as the orbits of ring particles carry...

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NASA image: Curiosity Speaks and Orbiters Listen
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Aug 27, 2012

Curiosity Speaks and Orbiters Listen

This chart illustrates how NASA Curiosity rover talks to Earth. While the rover can send direct messages, it...

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NASA image: Sunrise on Saturn
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Nov 10, 2014

Sunrise on Saturn

A new day dawns on Saturn as the part of the planet is seen emerging once more into the Sun light by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: High-Resolution Mars Camera Test Image of Moon Infrared
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Sep 13, 2005

High-Resolution Mars Camera Test Image of Moon Infrared

This crescent view of Earth Moon in infrared wavelengths comes from a camera test by NASA Mars Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is silhouetted against the backdrop of the Earth18
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Jul 18, 2024

The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is silhouetted against the backdrop of the Earth18

iss071e373018 (July 18, 2024) --- Silhouetted against the backdrop of the Earth below, is the Soyuz MS-25 crew ship...

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NASA image: Europa Tide Movie
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Dec 13, 2007

Europa Tide Movie

In this image, Europa is seen in a cutaway view through two cycles of its 3.5 day orbit about the giant planet...

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NASA image: ICON Launch Sequence
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Jun 2, 2018

ICON Launch Sequence

The Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, will study the frontier of space: the dynamic zone high in our...

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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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