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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.

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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: NASA Launches Rocket Into Active Auroras
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Rocket Into Active Auroras

A test rocket is launched the night of Feb. 17 from the Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. Test rockets are...

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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

STS039-342-026 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- This view of the Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, shows a band of...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Auroras Acceleration Processes
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Sep 6, 2017

Jupiter's Auroras Acceleration Processes

This image, created with data from Juno's Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrometer (UVS), marks the path of Juno's readings...

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NASA image: Space Science
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May 1, 1991

Space Science

Red and Green colors predominate in this view of the Aurora Australis photographed from the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAGE Spacecraft View of Aurora Australis from Space
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's IMAGE Spacecraft View of Aurora Australis from Space

NASA file image acquired September 11, 2005 To view a video of this event go here:...

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NASA image: STS-45 Earth observation of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights
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Apr 2, 1992

STS-45 Earth observation of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights

STS-45 Earth observation taken onboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, is of the Aurora Australis or Southern...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 2, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-009160 (2 April 2014) --- This nighttime view featuring the aurora borealis, the moon and Moscow was...

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NASA image: How Can I See the Northern Lights? We Asked a NASA Expert
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Mar 17, 2025

How Can I See the Northern Lights? We Asked a NASA Expert

Want to catch a glimpse of the northern lights? You’ll need dark skies, the right location, good space weather and a...

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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: Aurorae Chaos
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Apr 1, 2010

Aurorae Chaos

The landslide deposit in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is located in Aurorae Chaos...

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NASA image: Aurorae Chaos
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Jul 12, 2011

Aurorae Chaos

Aurorae Chaos is located at the eastern end of the chasmata forming Vallis Marineris. This image from NASA 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: Dance of Saturn Auroras
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Feb 11, 2014

Dance of Saturn Auroras

Ultraviolet and infrared images from NASA Cassini spacecraft and Hubble Space Telescope show active and quiet...

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NASA image: Northern Aurora in Motion
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Nov 24, 2009

Northern Aurora in Motion

An aurora, shining high above the northern part of Saturn, moves from the night side to the day side of the planet...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Sep 1, 1992

Space Science

This photograph of aurora borealis, northern aurora, was taken during the Spacelab-J (SL-J) mission (STS-47). People...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Sep 1, 1992

Space Science

This photograph of aurora borealis, northern aurora, was taken during the Spacelab-J (SL-J) mission (STS-47). People...

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NASA image: View of the Earth's limb with an aurora
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Jan 18, 2019

View of the Earth's limb with an aurora

iss058e005282 (Jan. 19, 2019) --- A portion of the International Space Station's solar arrays caps this nighttime...

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NASA image: Visible Jovian Aurora
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Sep 23, 1997

Visible Jovian Aurora

Jupiter's aurora on the night side of the planet is seen here at five different wavelengths. Jupiter's bright...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Aurora Glow, Electric Flow & the EZIE Mission [Episode #63]
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Mar 24, 2025

NASA Science Live: Aurora Glow, Electric Flow & the EZIE Mission [Episode #63]

Join NASA experts to talk about EZIE, a trio of just-launched NASA spacecraft that will study powerful electric...

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NASA image: Auroras light up the Antarctic night
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Dec 8, 2017

Auroras light up the Antarctic night

NASA acquired July 15, 2012 On July 15, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP...

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NASA image: Mercury 7
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Jan 1, 1962

Mercury 7

62-MA7-169 (1962) --- John Glenn congratulates Scott Carpenter (left) on his three-orbit mission aboard the Aurora 7...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis
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Mar 26, 2015

Aurora Borealis

ISS043e059141 (03/26/2015) --- Members of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station captured this contrasting...

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NASA image: MAVEN Detects Auroras During Solar Storm in 2024
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Jun 10, 2024

MAVEN Detects Auroras During Solar Storm in 2024

The purple color in this animated GIF shows auroras across Mars' nightside as detected by the Imaging Ultraviolet...

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NASA image: The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Number 3
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Mar 18, 2009

The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Number 3

Number 3 in the Top 5 Solar Discoveries is the finding of how the auroras form from magnetic reconnection.

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NASA image: Aurora sequence
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Apr 27, 2015

Aurora sequence

ISS043E155854 (04/27/2015) --- A rising sun spreads across the Earth and through the green blooming aurora to...

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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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