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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: Lights Out on the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Lights Out on the James Webb Space Telescope

What happens when the lights are turned out in the enormous clean room that currently houses NASA's James Webb Space...

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NASA image: City Lights Illuminate the Nile
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights Illuminate the Nile

NASA image acquired October 13, 2012 The Nile River Valley and Delta comprise less than 5 percent of Egypt’s land...

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NASA image: City Lights Illuminate the Nile
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights Illuminate the Nile

NASA image acquired October 13, 2012 The Nile River Valley and Delta comprise less than 5 percent of Egypt’s land...

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NASA image: Robotic Arm Camera on Mars with Lights On
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Oct 3, 2008

Robotic Arm Camera on Mars with Lights On

Robotic Arm Camera on Mars with Lights On

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NASA image: Light-Toned Material in Melas Chasma
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Mar 14, 2007

Light-Toned Material in Melas Chasma

Light-Toned Material in Melas Chasma

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NASA image: Light Layered Deposits in Valles Marineris
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Dec 13, 2006

Light Layered Deposits in Valles Marineris

Light Layered Deposits in Valles Marineris

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NASA image: There is a Light that Never Goes Out Almost
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Apr 24, 2013

There is a Light that Never Goes Out Almost

There is a Light that Never Goes Out Almost

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NASA image: Two Lights on Two-faced Janus
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Jun 15, 2009

Two Lights on Two-faced Janus

Two Lights on Two-faced Janus

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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: Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night
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Apr 12, 2017

Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night

NASA scientists have just released the first new global map of Earth at night since 2012. This nighttime look at our...

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

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Cairo

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Istanbul

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: NASA Glenn Research Center’s Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Enhancements
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Jun 5, 2023

NASA Glenn Research Center’s Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Enhancements

Chris Lant gives an overview of the NASA Glenn Research Center’s Light Microscopy Module (LMM) enhancements.

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NASA image: Sun Releases Solar Light Bulb
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Releases Solar Light Bulb

The first of a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) over three days (Aug. 20-22), this bulbous CME certainly...

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NASA image: Light Coming Through Doors Of Glenn Research Center Hangar
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Feb 27, 2024

Light Coming Through Doors Of Glenn Research Center Hangar

Light and Shadow in the Hangar at Glenn Research Center on February 27, 2024. Photo Credit: (NASA/Sara Lowthian-Hanna)

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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: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Texas and Louisiana
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Texas and Louisiana

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 - Los Angeles
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles

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 - United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States

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: 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: Into the Light
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Oct 27, 2006

Into the Light

As ring particles emerge from the darkness of Saturn shadow, they pass through a region of twilight. The Sun light,...

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NASA image: Dance of the Light Echoes
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May 29, 2008

Dance of the Light Echoes

This composite image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the remnant of a star that exploded, called Cassiopeia...

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NASA image: Dark and Light Titan
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Sep 8, 2010

Dark and Light Titan

NASA Cassini spacecraft examines Titan dark and light seasonal hemispheric dichotomy as it images the moon 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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