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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: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 30, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-035698 (30 Dec. 2011) --- This almost vertical scene of the Persian Gulf was photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: The United Arab Emirates' two most populous cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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Apr 30, 2025

The United Arab Emirates' two most populous cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi

iss073e0003324 (April 30, 2025) --- (From top to bottom) The United Arab Emirates' two most populous cities of Dubai...

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NASA image: Night Earth Observations during Expedition 69
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Aug 26, 2023

Night Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e084252 (Aug. 26, 2023) --- Palm Jumeirah, the palm tree-shaped artificial island, is a highlight in the...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Feb 15, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-16355 (15 February 2004) --- A massive sandstorm over the Persian Gulf state of Qatar blows southward...

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NASA image: iss063e081357
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Aug 31, 2020

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iss063e081357 (Aug. 31, 2020) --- Photographed from the International Space Station at night, the well-lit United...

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NASA image: Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, pictured at night
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May 22, 2025

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, pictured at night

iss073e0134580 (May 22, 2025) --- Abu Dhabi, the capital and second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates...

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NASA image: iss063e006708
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May 5, 2020

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iss063e006708 (May 5, 2020) --- The city lights of Jazan (top center) and its suburbs on the Persian Gulf coast of...

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NASA image: Kuwait City, with a population of about 3.5 million, pictured at night
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May 22, 2025

Kuwait City, with a population of about 3.5 million, pictured at night

iss073e0134550 (May 22, 2025) --- Kuwait City, with a population of about 3.5 million and where the majority of...

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NASA image: The well-lit city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Jan 2, 2025

The well-lit city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

iss072e447465 (Jan. 2, 2025) --- United Arab Emirates' most populous and well-lit city of Dubai, with its famous...

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NASA image: iss042e037847
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Dec 13, 2014

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ISS042E037847 (12/15/2014) ---ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti captured this image while...

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NASA image: The city lights of Doha, Qatar
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Jan 23, 2025

The city lights of Doha, Qatar

iss072e519924 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- The city lights of Doha, Qatar, the Middle Eastern nation's capital with a...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Nov 30, 1996

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

STS080-733-021 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- The crewmembers of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle Columbia took this view...

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NASA image: GT-12 - EARTH SKY -  IRAN, TRUCIAL COAST
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Nov 13, 1966

GT-12 - EARTH SKY - IRAN, TRUCIAL COAST

S66-63485 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Iran, Trucial Coast, Oman, Zagros Mountains, and Qishm Island (large island at lower...

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NASA image: iss069e056939
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Aug 14, 2023

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iss069e056939 (Aug. 14, 2023) --- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf in this...

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NASA image: GT-12 - EARTH SKY -  IRAN, TRUCIAL COAST
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Nov 13, 1966

GT-12 - EARTH SKY - IRAN, TRUCIAL COAST

S66-63486 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Iran, Trucial Coast, Oman, Zagros Mountains, and Qishm Island (large island at lower...

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NASA image: Oil Slick, Arabian Sea, Oman
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Apr 2, 1992

Oil Slick, Arabian Sea, Oman

In this sunglint view of the Arabian Seacoast of Oman (19.0N, 59.0E) an oil slick is highlighted on the water's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 4, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-125332 (4 Sept. 2014) --- Palm Jumeirah, protruding off the Persian Gulf Coast of Dubai in the United Arab...

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NASA image: Oil Fires and Oil Slick, Kuwait
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May 6, 1991

Oil Fires and Oil Slick, Kuwait

STS039-87-012 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A handheld 70mm camera onboard the Space Shuttle Discovery exposed this...

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NASA image: STS-27 earth observations
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Aug 27, 2009

STS-27 earth observations

STS027-152-004 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- Crew members for the STS-27 mission aboard the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: OV-104's RMS grapples EURECA-1L and holds it in deployment position above PLB
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Aug 8, 1992

OV-104's RMS grapples EURECA-1L and holds it in deployment position above PLB

STS046-102-021 (1 Aug 1992) --- The European Space Agency's (ESA) EURECA satellite remains in the grasp of the Space...

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NASA image: Overall view of ISS taken during fly-around by STS-104 crew
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Jul 21, 2001

Overall view of ISS taken during fly-around by STS-104 crew

STS104-723-014 (21 July 2001) --- Backdropped over a wide scene of topography in the Middle East, the International...

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NASA image: iss063e006718
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May 5, 2020

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iss063e006718 (May 5, 2020) --- This nighttime image from the International Space Station shows the Persian Gulf...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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May 29, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e078929 (May 29, 2019) --- The artificial islands off the coast of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates are known...

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NASA image: iss067e169965
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Jul 1, 2022

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iss067e169965 (July 1, 2022) --- The Khawr az-Zubayr Waterway (at bottom) separates the Middle Eastern nations of...

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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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