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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: A Hazy Day in Mexico City
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Jul 17, 2002

A Hazy Day in Mexico City

Mexico City has one of the world most serious air pollution problems. These images from NASA Terra satellite were...

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NASA image: Xiang River runs through the Chinese city of Changsha
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Aug 8, 2024

Xiang River runs through the Chinese city of Changsha

iss071e439833 (Aug. 8, 2024) --- Xiang River runs through the city of Changsha (center) in China's province of...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Departs Star City
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May 24, 2011

Expedition 28 Departs Star City

Expedition 28 crew members, Flight Engineer Mike Fossum, left, Soyuz commander Sergei Volkov, center, and Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Departs Star City
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May 24, 2011

Expedition 28 Departs Star City

Expedition 28 crew members, Flight Engineer Satoshi Furukawa, left, Soyuz commander Sergei Volkov, center, and...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Departs Star City
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May 24, 2011

Expedition 28 Departs Star City

Expedition 28 crew members, Flight Engineer Satoshi Furukawa, left, Soyuz commander Sergei Volkov, center, and...

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NASA image: Black Marble - City Lights 2012
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Dec 8, 2017

Black Marble - City Lights 2012

The night side of Earth twinkles with light, and the first thing to stand out is the cities. “Nothing tells us more...

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NASA image: Salt Lake City, Utah 2002
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Dec 8, 2017

Salt Lake City, Utah 2002

Salt Lake City, Utah, Winter 2001 The 2002 Winter Olympics are hosted by Salt Lake City at several venues within the...

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NASA image: Hue, Vietnam
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Sep 27, 2011

Hue, Vietnam

This image from NASA Terra satellite is of Hue, Vietnam. The Perfume River flows through the Capital City, the...

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NASA image: Kansas City, the largest city in Missouri, pictured from the International Space Station
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May 31, 2025

Kansas City, the largest city in Missouri, pictured from the International Space Station

iss073e0134680 (May 31, 2025) --- Kansas City, the largest city in Missouri with a population of about 516,000 and...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Press Conference
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May 5, 2003

Expedition 6 Press Conference

Expedition 6 International Space Station Science Officer Don Pettit speaks during a press conference at the Gagarin...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer Michael Fincke, lower left, greets his wife and children for the first time in six...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: View of the Salt Lake City, Utah area
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Aug 30, 1973

View of the Salt Lake City, Utah area

SL3-22-0322 (July-September 1973) --- An oblique view of the Salt Lake City, Utah area as photographed from Earth...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Atlanta
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Atlanta

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Florida
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Florida

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

The crew return bus pulls away from the Gargarin Cosmonaut Training Center's airplane in Star City, Russia. The...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Landing
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Apr 28, 2012

Expedition 30 Landing

Expedition 30 Flight Engineer Anatoly Ivanishin is welcomed home by colleagues and family in Star City, Russia on...

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NASA image: The city lights of Lahore, Pakistan
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May 10, 2023

The city lights of Lahore, Pakistan

iss069e009939 (May 10, 2023) --- The city lights of Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, were pictured by UAE...

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NASA image: The city lights of Mexico City and its surrounding suburbs dominate the nightscape
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May 16, 2025

The city lights of Mexico City and its surrounding suburbs dominate the nightscape

iss073e0088816 (May 16, 2025) --- The International Space Station was soaring 259 miles above central Mexico with a...

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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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