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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 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-066053 (22 May 2012) --- Aurora Australis and star streaks over the South Pacific Ocean are featured in...

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NASA image: Three Coronal Holes
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Apr 16, 2018

Three Coronal Holes

For much of this week the sun featured three substantial coronal holes (Apr. 3-6, 2018). Coronal holes appear as...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 30, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

ISS037-E-022828 (30 Oct. 2013) --- This isn?t someone?s frame grab of a decorative Halloween scene, although it was...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 28, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-177670 (28 March 2012) --- One of the Expedition 30 crew members photographed this nighttime scene while...

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NASA image: The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and England
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Sep 13, 2025

The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and England

iss073e0698351 (Sept. 13, 2025) --- The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and...

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Jul 17, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- The probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft undergoes a vibration test....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1628
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Jul 18, 2006

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

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NASA image: City lights dot the cloudy, midwestern landscape of the United States
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Mar 15, 2025

City lights dot the cloudy, midwestern landscape of the United States

iss072e842757 (March 15, 2025) --- City lights dot the cloudy, midwestern landscape of the United States with a...

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May 26, 2024

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iss071e128882 (May 26, 2024) --- A dim aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from...

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NASA image: Circumlocuting Jupiter's Shadow (Animation)
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Oct 1, 2019

Circumlocuting Jupiter's Shadow (Animation)

This animated gif depicts the point of view of NASA's Juno spacecraft during its eclipse-free approach to the gas...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1630
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Jul 18, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- The probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft undergoes a vibration test...

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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-007748 (14 July 2011) --- One of the STS-135 Atlantis crewmembers took this photo of the Southern Lights or...

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NASA image: Juno SRU and MWR Coverage (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 19, 2018

Juno SRU and MWR Coverage (Artist's Concept)

This animation shows the overlap of the field of view of Juno's Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) star camera (in yellow)...

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Jan 17, 2022

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iss066e116300 (Jan. 17, 2022) --- A faint aurora and the Earth's atmospheric glow crown this night time photograph...

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NASA image: Coronal Hole Rotating Towards Us
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May 22, 2018

Coronal Hole Rotating Towards Us

A good-sized coronal hole came around to where it is just about facing Earth (May 16-18, 2018). Coronal holes are...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2012

Earth Observation

ISS032-E-007896 (15 July 2012) --- The Expedition 32 crew onboard the International Space Station, flying an...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis docked to the ISS
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Jul 15, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis docked to the ISS

ISS028-E-017197 (16 July 2011) --- One of the members of the joint crews for STS-135 and International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss071e479847
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Aug 11, 2024

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iss071e479847 (Aug. 11, 2024) --- An aurora radiates brightly above the Indian Ocean in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 10, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-045223 (10 Feb. 2013) -- One of the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Science of Opportunity_Stacked Water Drops
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Feb 19, 2025

Science of Opportunity_Stacked Water Drops

(February 19, 2025) -- NASA astronaut Don Pettit demonstrates electrostatic forces using charged water droplets and...

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NASA image: Central Coronal Hole
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Nov 12, 2018

Central Coronal Hole

The most distinctive feature on the Sun this week was a good-sized coronal hole at a slanted angle nearly centered...

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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-007744 (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 Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 26, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-016292 (26 April 2014) --- A wish-bone shaped display of Aurora Australis over the Indian Ocean serves as a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1629
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Jul 18, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- The probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft undergoes a vibration test...

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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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