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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 by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 11, 2009

Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-006499 (11 April 2009) --- Ankara, Turkey is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 19...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Jun 12, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-009011 (12 June 2009) --- Pohang, South Korea is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Jan 29, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-13598 (29 Jan. 2007) --- Montevideo, Uruguay is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image:  Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08744 (28 Nov. 2006) --- Mumbai Harbor, India is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: The densely urbanized region surrounding the Bohai Sea on China's east
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Sep 14, 2025

The densely urbanized region surrounding the Bohai Sea on China's east

iss073e0820756 (Sept. 14, 2025) --- The densely urbanized region surrounding the Bohai Sea (center) on China's east...

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NASA image: Singapore, Malaysia
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Jul 9, 1992

Singapore, Malaysia

This view of the Malay Peninsula shows the city state of Singapore, Malaysia (1.5N, 104.0E) with all its urban,...

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NASA image: Dal Lake, India
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Feb 22, 2022

Dal Lake, India

n Jammu and Kashmir, India, along the Jhelum River, Dal and Wular Lakes are remnants of a much larger pre-glacial...

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NASA image: City lights beneath the clouds highlight the North China Plain near the Yellow Sea
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Aug 30, 2025

City lights beneath the clouds highlight the North China Plain near the Yellow Sea

iss073e0742298 (Aug. 30, 2025) --- City lights beneath the clouds highlight the North China Plain near the Yellow...

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NASA image: NASA researcher Dennis Iannicca adjusts a control board in the Mobile Operations Facility to gather Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast signal data at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 23, 2024.
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA researcher Dennis Iannicca adjusts a control board in the Mobile Operations Facility to gather Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast signal data at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 23, 2024.

Working in the Mobile Operations Facility at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, NASA...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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Jun 2, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-83789 (2 June 2012) --- Downlinked from the International Space Station this still image – part of a series...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-41D mission.
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-41D mission.

41D-41-062 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1984) --- An example of the surface details on the Earth seen by orbiting astronauts is...

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NASA image: Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast
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Aug 30, 2025

Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast

iss073e0686732 (Aug. 30, 2025) --- The atmospheric glow blankets southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean...

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NASA image: City lights of London, England taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 4, 2003

City lights of London, England taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-22939 (4 February 2003) --- City lights of London, England were captured with a digital still camera by one...

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NASA image: iss072e725029
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Mar 5, 2025

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iss072e725029 (March 5, 2025) --- An atmospheric glow blankets Earth's horizon as city lights outline the...

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NASA image: iss070e098484
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Feb 22, 2024

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iss070e098484 (Feb., 23, 2024) --- This nightime view shows major northeastern U.S. urban centers including a cloudy...

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NASA image: Baghdad, Iraq as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Baghdad, Iraq as seen from STS-60

STS060-92-082 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This cloud-free view is centered on the city of Baghdad, Iraq. Baghdad has had a...

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NASA image: The Greater Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia, home to approximately 9.1 million people
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Sep 21, 2025

The Greater Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia, home to approximately 9.1 million people

iss073e0763824 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- The Greater Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia, home to approximately 9.1 million...

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NASA image: Tokyo, Japan, the world’s most populated urban center with over 39 million people
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Oct 18, 2025

Tokyo, Japan, the world’s most populated urban center with over 39 million people

iss073e0918643 (Oct. 18, 2025) --- Tokyo, Japan, and its surrounding suburbs along Tokyo Bay light up the night,...

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NASA image: High Density Vertiplex (HDV) Build Up Flight Test Activities
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May 9, 2022

High Density Vertiplex (HDV) Build Up Flight Test Activities

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) project works to help emerging aviation markets safely develop air transportation...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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Jun 2, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-83747 (2 June 2012) --- Downlinked from the International Space Station this still image -– part of a...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 24, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-725-031 (24 October 1995) --- The contrasting colors of fall in New England are captured on this...

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NASA image:  Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08741 (28 Nov. 2006) --- Mumbai, India is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image:  Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08742 (28 Nov. 2006) --- Mumbai, India is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: New York City, Hudson River, NY, USA
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May 6, 1991

New York City, Hudson River, NY, USA

STS039-88-054 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- The dense urban development of the New York City metropolitan area in...

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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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