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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: Noctilucent clouds are pictured above the North Pacific Ocean
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Jun 28, 2025

Noctilucent clouds are pictured above the North Pacific Ocean

iss073e0257194 (June 28, 2025) --- Noctilucent clouds, upper atmospheric clouds illuminated by the sun below Earth's...

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NASA image: The International Space Station soars above the Pacific Ocean
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Feb 24, 2026

The International Space Station soars above the Pacific Ocean

iss074e0329853 (Feb. 24, 2026) --- The International Space Station was soaring 263 miles above the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: Rusalka science payload
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Aug 19, 2009

Rusalka science payload

ISS020-E-031542 (19 Aug. 2009) --- Cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 20 flight engineer, uses science hardware...

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NASA image: iss060e022358
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Aug 4, 2019

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iss060e022358 (Aug. 4, 2019) --- The Milky Way lights up an orbital night pass as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft
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Apr 19, 2012

Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft

ISS030-E-238809 (19 April 2012) --- The trash-filled ISS Progress 46 spacecraft departs from the International Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX-13 TSIS-1
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Sep 28, 2017

SpaceX-13 TSIS-1

jsc2017e119288 (Sep. 28, 2017) --- Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) Thermal Pointing System (TPS)...

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NASA image: A long-exposure shot as the International Space Station soared 257 miles above northern Mexico
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Oct 24, 2024

A long-exposure shot as the International Space Station soared 257 miles above northern Mexico

iss072e097437 (Oct. 24, 2024) -- As the International Space Station soared 257 miles above northern Mexico, NASA...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon
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Nov 13, 2025

An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon

iss073e1068530 (Nov. 13, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon and begins to illuminate the...

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NASA image: A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon
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Jun 9, 2025

A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon

iss073e0246858 (June 9, 2025) --- A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon blanketing the...

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NASA image: NASA's ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA's ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight

NASA's ER-2 No. 806 returns to flying high-altitude on April 7, 2022, after three years of heavy maintenance. NASA...

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NASA image: SpaceX-13 TSIS-1
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Sep 28, 2017

SpaceX-13 TSIS-1

jsc2017e119287 (Sep. 28, 2017) --- Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) Thermal Pointing System (TPS)...

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NASA image: iss066e029018
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Oct 30, 2021

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iss066e029018 (Oct. 30, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above the Indian Ocean...

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NASA image: Full moon as seen from STS-103 orbiter Discovery.
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Dec 21, 1999

Full moon as seen from STS-103 orbiter Discovery.

STS103-E-5040 (21 December 1999) --- This photo of the Moon over the airglow of Earth's atmosphere was taken by the...

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NASA image: iss068e018241
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Oct 23, 2022

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iss068e018241 (Oct. 23, 2022) --- The uncrewed ISS Progress 80 cargo craft is pictured departing the vicinity of the...

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NASA image: iss072e159772
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Nov 10, 2024

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iss072e159772 (Nov. 10, 2024) -- As the International Space Station orbited 259 miles above Earth, right off coast...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft
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Apr 19, 2012

Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft

ISS030-E-238835 (19 April 2012) --- The trash-filled ISS Progress 46 spacecraft departs from the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00087
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Jul 31, 2009

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'Go' for deorbit burn from Launch Control has given the STS-127 crew the OK to fire Endeavour's engines for entry...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-008179 (7 June 2014) --- The sun, peeking through the thin line of Earth’s atmosphere, is featured in this...

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NASA image: iss071e077638
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May 14, 2024

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iss071e077638 (May 14, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise break through Earth's atmosphere highlighting...

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NASA image: iss059e059210
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May 8, 2019

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iss059e059210 (May 8, 2019) --- The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earth's limb and the bluish hue...

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NASA image: View of SAW
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May 20, 2011

View of SAW

S134-E-007756 (20 May 2011) --- Intersecting the thin line of Earth’s atmosphere, International Space Station solar...

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NASA image: Lunar observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 22, 2011

Lunar observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-030096(22 Aug. 2011) --- A last quarter moon appears at the center of this night time photo taken from the...

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NASA image: Cupola Sunsets
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Jun 1, 2014

Cupola Sunsets

ISS040-E-006510 (1 June 2014) --- Backdropped by the thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the blackness of space, the...

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NASA image: jsc2024e025649
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Mar 29, 2024

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jsc2024e025649 (March 29, 2024) --- Recovered stanchion from the NASA flight support equipment used to mount...

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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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