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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: 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-030097 (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: Earth Observation
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Jun 29, 2019

Earth Observation

iss060e002056 (June 29, 2019) --- Flying 268 miles above New Zealand, the International Space Station's docked...

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NASA image: ED08-0053-07
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Feb 28, 2008

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An ER-2 high-altitude Earth science aircraft banks away during a flight over the southern Sierra Nevada. NASA’s...

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

SpaceX-13 TSIS-1

jsc2017e119290 (Sep. 28, 2017) --- Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) Thermal Pointing System (TPS)...

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Feb 21, 2021

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iss064e035808 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- The International Space Station, pictured with Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean
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May 19, 2025

An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean

iss073e0203873 (May 19, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean and intersects with...

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NASA image: Earth Limb taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jul 22, 2008

Earth Limb taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-011603 (22 July 2008) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises over central...

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NASA image: Night galaxy sequence
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May 14, 2015

Night galaxy sequence

ISS043E193686 (05/14/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts commander of Expedition 43 on the International Space...

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Oct 23, 2022

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iss068e018240 (Oct. 23, 2022) --- The uncrewed ISS Progress 80 cargo craft is pictured moments after undocking from...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Aurora Glow, Electric Flow & the EZIE Mission [Episode #63]
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Mar 24, 2025

NASA Science Live: Aurora Glow, Electric Flow & the EZIE Mission [Episode #63]

Join NASA experts to talk about EZIE, a trio of just-launched NASA spacecraft that will study powerful electric...

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Feb 21, 2021

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iss064e035804 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- The International Space Station, pictured with Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo...

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NASA image: iss071e113330
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May 24, 2024

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iss071e133330 (May 24, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter, attached to the Unity module, is...

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NASA image: iss071e091223
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May 19, 2024

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iss071e091223 (May 19, 2024) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset shine like a diamond while fading below Earth's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 19, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-012187 (19 May 2009) --- The thin line of Earth?s atmosphere and a portion of Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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Apr 24, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-015900 (24 April 2011) --- Backdropped by the thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the blackness of space, a...

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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: Earth Observation
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May 28, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-006161 (28 May 2011) --- Earth?s thin line of atmosphere and a starry sky just off the port wing of the...

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NASA image: iss060e008812
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Jul 15, 2019

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iss060e008812 (July 15, 2019) --- A portion of the International Space Station's main solar arrays drape the...

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NASA image: iss069e029100
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Jul 5, 2023

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iss069e029100 (July 5, 2023) --- The Moon begins setting below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracting, or...

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NASA image: iss067e173472
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Jul 3, 2022

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iss067e173472 (July 3, 2022) --- A trash container is pictured on a trajectory away from the International Space...

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NASA image: Jupiter's South Temperate Belt
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Oct 28, 2021

Jupiter's South Temperate Belt

This JunoCam image of Jupiter's south temperate belt and Great Red Spot was taken on Dec. 30, 2020. Wide enough to...

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NASA image: iss059e119533
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Jun 21, 2019

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iss059e119533 (June 21, 2019) --- The atmospheric glow and a wispy aurora australis, also known as the "southern...

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NASA image: iss067e139458
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Jun 15, 2022

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iss067e139458 (June 15, 2022) --- As the Moon sets below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracts, or bends, its...

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NASA image: The aurora australis glows above the Indian Ocean
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Apr 3, 2026

The aurora australis glows above the Indian Ocean

iss074e0436787 (April 3, 2026) --- This view from a window aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft shows the aurora...

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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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