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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 illuminated when the sun is below Earth's horizon
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Jul 16, 2024

Noctilucent clouds illuminated when the sun is below Earth's horizon

iss071e364425 (July 16, 2024) --- Noctilucent clouds, high-altutude clouds visible during the summer months and...

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NASA image: Bahamas
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Nov 1, 1992

Bahamas

The light blue shallow water platforms of the Bahamas, (24.0N, 77.0W) which are separated by very deep dark blue...

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NASA image: Severe Tropical Storm Nakri is pictured in the Pacific Ocean
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Oct 13, 2025

Severe Tropical Storm Nakri is pictured in the Pacific Ocean

iss073e0880503 (Oct. 13, 2025) --- Severe Tropical Storm Nakri, pictured with maximum sustained winds of 70 miles...

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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: Western Australia's silhouetted coastline on the coast of the Indian Ocean
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Nov 5, 2024

Western Australia's silhouetted coastline on the coast of the Indian Ocean

iss072e145182 (Nov. 5, 2024) --- Western Australia's silhouetted coastline contrasts with the sun's golden-hued...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of Hurricane Kenneth in the Pacific Ocean
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Sep 13, 1993

Fish-eye view of Hurricane Kenneth in the Pacific Ocean

One of the STS-51 astronauts used a "fish-eye" lens on a 35mm cmaera to photograph this view of Hurricane Kenneth in...

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NASA image: Apollo XIII Spacecraft - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo XIII Spacecraft - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean

S70-35652 (17 April 1970) --- The Apollo 13 spacecraft heads toward a splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean. The...

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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: Severe Tropical Storm Nakri is pictured in the Pacific Ocean
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Oct 13, 2025

Severe Tropical Storm Nakri is pictured in the Pacific Ocean

iss073e0880455 (Oct. 13, 2025) --- Severe Tropical Storm Nakri, pictured with maximum sustained winds of 70 miles...

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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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NASA image: The aurora australis streams serenely above the Indian Ocean
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Apr 18, 2026

The aurora australis streams serenely above the Indian Ocean

iss074e0528083 (May 7, 2026) --- The aurora australis streams serenely above the Indian Ocean southwest of Perth,...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, left, and Anne McClain, right, are seen inside the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown
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Aug 9, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashdown

Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov is seen inside an elevator onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON that will take...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00033
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May 14, 2008

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It was only a drill, but the scenario played out like a real space shuttle launch-day emergency. The ocean search...

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NASA image: Building a Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean
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Jul 25, 2017

Building a Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean

For decades, NASA researchers have helped refine our understanding of hurricanes and tropical storms. To better...

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NASA image: Northeast Coast, Hokkaido, Japan
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Apr 2, 1992

Northeast Coast, Hokkaido, Japan

The northeast coast of Hokkaido and Kunashir Island, Japan (44.0N, 143.0E) are seen bordered by drifting sea ice....

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Encapsulated in Payload Fairing
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Dec 9, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Encapsulated in Payload Fairing

Technicians encapsulated the SWOT satellite, or the Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission, in its payload...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1634
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Jul 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - These pristine sand dunes near the launch pads at KSC are gently washed by the calm...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter’s Ocean Moon (Mission Overview)
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Sep 16, 2024

Europa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter’s Ocean Moon (Mission Overview)

NASA’s Europa Clipper is the first mission dedicated to studying Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, one of the most...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite will Improve Clarity and Detail of Sea Height Measurements
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Satellite will Improve Clarity and Detail of Sea Height Measurements

This animation, created in 2012, shows the increasing clarity and detail of measurements of sea height made by...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

Eric Hernandez (middle) trains Landing and Recovery team members as NASA prepares for an Orion splashdown in 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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