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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: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians conduct white light inspection of the THEMIS probes. They will also...

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NASA image: The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow
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Oct 22, 2018

The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow

What does our planet look like from space? Most are familiar with the beloved images of the blue marble or pale blue...

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NASA image: Earth and Aurora Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 14, 2014

Earth and Aurora Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-11773 (14 April 2014) --- Photographed with a camera equipped with an 80mm lens from the International...

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NASA image: GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 4, 2017

GOES-S Transport to Kennedy Space Center

NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) will be loaded into a U.S. Air Force C-5M Super...

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NASA image: Sunrise reflected on the orbiter's vertical stabilizer
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Nov 5, 1996

Sunrise reflected on the orbiter's vertical stabilizer

STS079-379-022 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- If this moonlit picture is held with the Space Shuttle Atlantis' Orbital...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 25, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-061267 (25 Jan. 2012) --- Aurora Borealis steals the scene in this nighttime photograph shot from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-066028 (15 July 2014) --- One of the more spectacular scenes of the Aurora Australis was photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1625
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Jul 17, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- The probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft is prepared for a vibration...

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NASA image: Lengthy Coronal Hole
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Jan 9, 2017

Lengthy Coronal Hole

An elongated coronal hole rotated across the face of the sun this past week so that it is now streaming solar wind...

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NASA image: iss071e130569
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May 26, 2024

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iss071e130569 (May 26, 2024) --- An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 18, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-033627 (18 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: Earth and Airglow Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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May 22, 2012

Earth and Airglow Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-066037 (22 May 2012) --– Aurora Australis, accompanied by star streaks and air glow, is pictured in this...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Aug 31, 2005

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-12415 (31 August 2005) --- Aurora Borealis and lights in Finland, Russia, Estonia and Latvia are featured...

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NASA image: Coronal Hole Coming Around
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Dec 6, 2016

Coronal Hole Coming Around

A substantial coronal hole began to rotate into view over the past few days (Dec. 1-2, 2016). Coronal holes are...

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NASA image: iss065e455153
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Oct 9, 2021

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iss065e455153 (Oct. 9, 2021) --- An aurora is pictured below the International Space Station as it was orbiting 274...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1627
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Jul 17, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- An overhead crane lifts the probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft to...

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NASA image: INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE
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May 24, 1962

INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE

S62-02846 (24 May 1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7)...

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NASA image: Earth-Directed Coronal Hole
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Sep 21, 2016

Earth-Directed Coronal Hole

A dark coronal hole that was facing towards Earth for several days spewed streams of solar wind in our direction...

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NASA image: Earth and Airglow Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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May 22, 2012

Earth and Airglow Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-066041 (22 May 2012) --- This picture, recorded by one of the Expedition 31 crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: Coronal Hole Faces Earth
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Aug 14, 2017

Coronal Hole Faces Earth

A substantial coronal hole rotated into a position where it is facing Earth (Aug. 9-11, 2017). Coronal holes are...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Feb 4, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-075182 (4 Feb. 2012) --- This nighttime view of Earth's horizon and scattered city lights was photographed...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-135 Crew
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Jul 14, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the STS-135 Crew

S135-E-007745 (14 July 2011) --- One of the STS-135 Atlantis crewmembers took this photo of the Southern Lights or...

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NASA image: Earth-Facing Coronal Holes
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Nov 9, 2016

Earth-Facing Coronal Holes

Two good-sized coronal holes have rotated around to the center of the sun where they will be spewing solar wind...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 29, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-055791 (29 Jan. 2012) --- This Jan. 29 panorama of much of the East Coast, photographed by one of 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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