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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: The Waxing Gibbous Moon is pictured on New Year's Day
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Jan 1, 2026

The Waxing Gibbous Moon is pictured on New Year's Day

iss074e0011009 (Jan. 1, 2025) --- The Waxing Gibbous Moon is pictured on New Year's Day from the International Space...

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NASA image: Tropical storm Alvin is pictured in the Pacific Ocean
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May 30, 2025

Tropical storm Alvin is pictured in the Pacific Ocean

iss073e0177272 (May 30, 2025) --- Tropical storm Alvin is pictured in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico from...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers is pictured during a spacewalk
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May 1, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers is pictured during a spacewalk

iss073e0008841 (May 1, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers is pictured during a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 7, 2002

Microgravity

Students from the four teams pose in front of he NASA Glenn Administration Building alongside the NASA Glenn Time...

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NASA image: A spacesuit is pictured staged inside the Quest airlock
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Jan 23, 2025

A spacesuit is pictured staged inside the Quest airlock

iss072e518461 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- A spacesuit is pictured staged inside the International Space Station's Quest...

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NASA image: Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico
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Oct 7, 2024

Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico

iss072e031284 (Oct. 7, 2024) --- Hurricane Milton is pictured as a category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico nearing...

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NASA image: Astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman are pictured during a training session
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Apr 11, 2025

Astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman are pictured during a training session

jsc2025e041107 (April 11, 2025) --- NASA astronauts Mike Fincke (left) and Zena Cardman (right), the pilot and...

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NASA image: Cygnus is pictured attached to the International Space Station
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Oct 13, 2024

Cygnus is pictured attached to the International Space Station

iss072e036306 (Oct. 13, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter, with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is pictured in the Caribbean Sea
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Oct 28, 2025

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is pictured in the Caribbean Sea

iss073e1044319 (Oct. 28, 2025) --- Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms to strike the...

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NASA image: Wadis are pictured in the northern Sahara Desert region of Algeria
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Feb 21, 2026

Wadis are pictured in the northern Sahara Desert region of Algeria

iss074e0320309 (Feb. 21, 2026) --- Wadis, dry riverbeds or channels that carry water only during the rainy season,...

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NASA image: Noctilucent clouds are pictured above the North Pacific Ocean
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Jun 28, 2025

Noctilucent clouds are pictured above the North Pacific Ocean

iss073e0257194 (June 28, 2025) --- Noctilucent clouds, upper atmospheric clouds illuminated by the sun below Earth's...

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NASA image: UAE astronaut Sultan Alneyadi pictured in his spacesuit
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Apr 24, 2023

UAE astronaut Sultan Alneyadi pictured in his spacesuit

iss069e005100 (April 24, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: The port city of Basrah, Iraq, pictured at night
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May 22, 2025

The port city of Basrah, Iraq, pictured at night

iss073e0134545 (May 22, 2025) --- The port city of Basrah, Iraq, with a population of about 1.49 million near the...

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NASA image: The port city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, pictured at night
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May 22, 2025

The port city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, pictured at night

iss073e0134562 (May 22, 2025) --- The port city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with a population of about 1.38 million on...

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NASA image: The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere
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May 27, 2025

The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0175716 (May 27, 2025) --- The New Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere during an orbital sunset in this...

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NASA image:  Melbourne, the capital of Australia's state of Victoria, pictured at night
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Apr 23, 2025

Melbourne, the capital of Australia's state of Victoria, pictured at night

iss073e0000808 (April 23, 2025) --- Melbourne, the capital of Australia's state of Victoria with a population of...

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NASA image: The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere
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May 27, 2025

The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0175732 (May 27, 2025) --- The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth's atmosphere during an orbital...

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NASA image: Baghdad, the capital and largest city in Iraq, pictured at night
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May 22, 2025

Baghdad, the capital and largest city in Iraq, pictured at night

iss073e0134535 (May 22, 2025) --- Baghdad, the capital and largest city in Iraq with a population of about 7.92...

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NASA image: The Full Moon is pictured from the International Space Station
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Dec 14, 2024

The Full Moon is pictured from the International Space Station

iss072e364168 (Dec. 14, 2024) --- The Full Moon is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 261...

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck

STS-36 Mission Specialist (MS) Pierre J. Thuot operates 16mm ARRIFLEX motion picture camera mounted on the open...

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e0988465 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: Shenyang, China, is pictured from the International Space Station
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Jan 3, 2026

Shenyang, China, is pictured from the International Space Station

iss074e0044338 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- Shenyang, China—settled for over 7,000 years and famed for its ancient imperial...

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NASA image: "Teacher in Space" Trainees - Arriflex Motion Picture Camera
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Sep 20, 1985

"Teacher in Space" Trainees - Arriflex Motion Picture Camera

S85-40671 (18 Sept. 1985) --- The two teachers, Barbara R. Morgan and Sharon Christa McAuliffe (out of frame) have...

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NASA image: The 2024 Eclipse Umbra Pictured from Space
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Apr 8, 2024

The 2024 Eclipse Umbra Pictured from Space

iss071e002694 (April 8, 2024) -- Orbiting 260 miles above the Northeastern coast of the United States, the...

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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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