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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: What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2019

What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

In this month's sky, look for lovely crescent Moons at the start and end of the month. The September equinox brings...

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Jan 12, 2021

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iss064e022759 (Jan. 12, 2021) --- A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia as the International...

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Aug 17, 2022

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iss067e269019 (Aug. 17, 2022) --- An aurora crowns the Earth beneath a starry sky in this night time photograph from...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew
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Jun 19, 2017

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew

iss052e004913 (June 19, 2017) --- The aurora and the night sky above Earth’s atmosphere are pictured from the space...

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Jul 30, 2021

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iss065e213109 (July 30, 2021) --- A starry night sky and and an atmospheric glow blanket the well-lit southeastern...

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Mar 20, 2020

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iss062e103874 (March 20, 2020) --- The city lights at the intersection of Europe and Asia sparkle underneath an...

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Jan 22, 2020

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iss061e138170 (Jan. 22, 2020) --- An aurora blankets the Earth beneath a celestial night sky as the International...

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Jan 10, 2024

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iss070e062746 (Jan. 10, 2024) --- The city lights of North America appear under Earth's airglow and a starry night...

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Jan 22, 2020

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iss061e138167 (Jan. 22, 2020) --- An aurora blankets the Earth beneath a celestial night sky as the International...

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Jan 12, 2021

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iss064e022752 (Jan. 12, 2021) --- A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia, in between Ukraine and...

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Jun 29, 2019

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iss060e002044 (June 29, 2019) --- An atmospheric glow blankets Earth beneath a starry night sky as the International...

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Dec 29, 2019

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iss061e110433 (Dec. 29, 2019) --- Stars glitter in the night sky above an atmospheric glow that blankets the city...

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NASA image: View of Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS
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May 28, 2011

View of Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS

ISS028-E-006193 (28 May 2011) --- The docked space shuttle Endeavour (STS-134), backdropped by a night time view of...

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Jul 30, 2021

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iss065e213046 (July 30, 2021) --- Russia's "Nauka" Multipurpose Laboratory Module is pictured as the International...

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Oct 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The night lights and Vehicle Assembly Building are silhouetted against the sunset sky over...

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Dec 29, 2019

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iss061e110462 (Dec. 29, 2019) --- Stars glitter in the night sky above an atmospheric glow that blankets the city...

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Oct 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The dark water of the Turn Basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida mirrors the night...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2022

What's Up: June 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2022? The morning quartet of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars continues...

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NASA image: What's Up: September 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2022

What's Up: September 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in September 2022? Mars is on the move this month, forming a "red triangle"...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover Finds Earth and Venus in the Martian Sky
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Jun 15, 2020

Curiosity Rover Finds Earth and Venus in the Martian Sky

Two images of the night sky were combined to show Earth and Venus as seen by the Mast Camera aboard NASA's Curiosity...

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NASA image: A New View of Our Starry Night
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Oct 30, 2018

A New View of Our Starry Night

After nine years in deep space collecting data that revealed our night sky to be filled with billions of hidden...

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NASA image: Night Lights Along the Mediterranean Sea
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Sep 23, 2024

Night Lights Along the Mediterranean Sea

iss072e000922 (Sept. 23, 2024) -- The vibrant night lights of coastal cities on the Mediterranean Sea, from Spain to...

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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into the night sky in a perfect launch. Liftoff occurred...

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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into the night sky in a perfect launch. Liftoff occurred...

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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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