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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: HST over Earth limb
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Mar 9, 2002

HST over Earth limb

STS109-E-5883 (9 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) distances itself from the Space Shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: Aurora over Earth limb
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Apr 10, 1994

Aurora over Earth limb

STS059-52-029 (9-20 April 1994) --- The constellation Orion is backdropped against a colorful display of the...

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NASA image: View of the Moon taken by the Expedition Two crew
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Aug 8, 2001

View of the Moon taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-9767 (8 Aug. 2001) --- This image, recorded with a digital still camera by one of the Expedition Two crew...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-58
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Jul 28, 1998

Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-92-064 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- This oblique view, looking northeast from central Egypt, shows great expanses...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 26, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth obsevation taken by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Sunrise over Earth...

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NASA image: Moon setting
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Aug 13, 2014

Moon setting

View of Moon setting over an Earth limb taken by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: Solar array
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Sep 17, 2016

Solar array

View of golden solar array with Earth limb in the background taken by the Expedition 49 crew.

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Mar 12, 2014

Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

Lunar observation taken by the Expedition 39 crew aboard the ISS. An Earth limb and airglow are in view. Image was...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 29, 2013

Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Lunar observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. An Earth limb is in view.

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NASA image: View of the Docked Soyuz TMA-15M Spacecraft
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Nov 24, 2014

View of the Docked Soyuz TMA-15M Spacecraft

View of the Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft docked to Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) An Earth limb is in view.

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NASA image: View of Moonset
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Oct 5, 2019

View of Moonset

iss061e003881 (Oct. 5, 2019) --- A first quarter Moon is pictured from the International Space Station just above...

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NASA image: Hubble Finds New Dark Spot on Neptune
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Aug 2, 1998

Hubble Finds New Dark Spot on Neptune

In 1995, NASA Hubble Space Telescope discovered a new great dark spot, located in the northern hemisphere of the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Nov 24, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-759-038 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- As photographed by the crewmembers aboard the space shuttle Columbia, a...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis, Red Crown
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May 6, 1991

Aurora Australis, Red Crown

STS039-23-036 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A 35mm frame of the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights,...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis, Spiked, Sinuous Green Airglow
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May 6, 1991

Aurora Australis, Spiked, Sinuous Green Airglow

STS039-25-006 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A 35mm frame of the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights,...

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NASA image: Clouds and Open Ocean near the Bahamas
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Jul 4, 1982

Clouds and Open Ocean near the Bahamas

STS004-41-1206 (27 June-4July 1982) --- Sunglint reflects off the water of the North Atlantic Ocean in an area to...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis, Sinuous Loop
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May 6, 1991

Aurora Australis, Sinuous Loop

STS039-23-020 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A 35mm frame of the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights,...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis, Spiked and Sinuous Red and Green Airglow
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May 6, 1991

Aurora Australis, Spiked and Sinuous Red and Green Airglow

STS039-377-013 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Moonlight saturates the high speed film used for auroral photography. Moon...

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NASA image: Solar Array and window frame
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Oct 31, 2013

Solar Array and window frame

View of one of the International Space Stations solar arrays is visible from a window in the ISS with an Earth limb...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 8, 2017

Earth Observation

iss051e039977 (May 8, 2017) --- The Moon, the Earth's limb and thin blue atmosphere are seen in this photograph...

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NASA image: Soyuz Spacecraft docked to the ISS during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

Soyuz Spacecraft docked to the ISS during Joint Operations

S127-E-008664 (25 July 2009) --- The limb of Earth intersects one of two Soyuz spacecraft that are docked with the...

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NASA image: iss064e002941
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Nov 1, 2020

iss064e002941

iss064e002941 (Nov. 1, 2020) --- The Earth's limb, or horizon, is pictured as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss054e042061
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Feb 11, 2018

iss054e042061

iss054e042061 (Feb. 11, 2018) --- A docked Russian Progress resupply ship dominates the foreground as Earth's limb...

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NASA image: Moon set over earth limb
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Jul 14, 1995

Moon set over earth limb

STS070-701-070 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- Dark surfaces of lunar mare can be identified on the ?tiny? Moon in the center...

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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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