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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 first rays of an orbital sunrise breakthrough illuminating Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 1, 2024

The first rays of an orbital sunrise breakthrough illuminating Earth's atmosphere

iss072e010164 (Oct. 1, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise breakthrough illuminating Earth's atmosphere...

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NASA image: The city lights of Southeast Asia underneath Earth's atmospheric glow
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Mar 26, 2025

The city lights of Southeast Asia underneath Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e860745 (March 26, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph taken from the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is pictured seemingly above Earth's atmosphere
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Jan 18, 2025

Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is pictured seemingly above Earth's atmosphere

iss072e516844 (Jan. 18, 2025) --- The non-periodic Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), or the "Great Comet of 2025," is...

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NASA image: The aurora australis crowns Earth’s atmosphere above the Indian Ocean
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Apr 3, 2026

The aurora australis crowns Earth’s atmosphere above the Indian Ocean

iss074e0433177 (April 3, 2026) --- The aurora australis crowns Earth’s atmosphere in this photograph taken at...

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NASA image: A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth as the last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate the atmosphere
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Oct 26, 2025

A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth as the last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate the atmosphere

iss073e0982783 (Oct. 26, 2025) --- A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth as the last rays of an orbital sunset...

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NASA image: ATom Postcard - Ascension Island to the Azores Islands
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Mar 16, 2017

ATom Postcard - Ascension Island to the Azores Islands

The ATom mission aboard NASA’s DC-8 aircraft and flying laboratory is sampling world-wide in one of the most...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Broll
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Langley Research Center Broll

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation

This animation illustrates the path the Stardust return capsule will follow once it enters Earth atmosphere.

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NASA image: LaRC Folks Working
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Nov 14, 2024

LaRC Folks Working

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2009
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Nov 9, 2009

Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2009

Created with data acquired by JPL Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument during July 2009 this image shows...

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NASA image: Microwave Limb Sounder/El Niño Watch - Water Vapor Measurement, October, 1997
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Oct 30, 1997

Microwave Limb Sounder/El Niño Watch - Water Vapor Measurement, October, 1997

This image shows atmospheric water vapor in Earth upper troposphere, about 10 kilometers 6 miles above the surface,...

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NASA image: Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2008
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Sep 24, 2008

Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2008

This image was created with data acquired by JPLa Atmospheric Infrared Sounder during July 2008. The image shows...

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NASA image: An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and blue hues
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May 5, 2026

An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and blue hues

iss074e0556645 (May 5, 2026) --- An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

Michael Morgan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction at the National Oceanic...

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NASA image: AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate
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May 4, 2022

AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite has been scanning Earth for 20 years...

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NASA image: NASA Evaluates New Threats to Earth’s Ozone Layer
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Evaluates New Threats to Earth’s Ozone Layer

Scientists are closely monitoring positive signs of recovery of the Earth’s stratospheric ozone layer, which is...

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NASA image: Building a Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean
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Jul 25, 2017

Building a Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean

For decades, NASA researchers have helped refine our understanding of hurricanes and tropical storms. To better...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00140
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May 23, 2005

KSC-05-S-00140

NOAA-N: Webcast Introduction Tiffany Nail: Hello, everyone, and thanks for joining NASA Direct's exciting prelaunch...

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NASA image: AIRS First Light Data: Northern Europe, July 20, 2002
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Jul 13, 2002

AIRS First Light Data: Northern Europe, July 20, 2002

These images, taken over northern Europe on July 20, 2002, depict a few of the different views of Earth and its...

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NASA image: Solar Dynamics Observatory Artist Concept
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Feb 11, 2010

Solar Dynamics Observatory Artist Concept

The Solar Dynamics Observatory SDO spacecraft, shown above the Earth as it faces toward the Sun. SDO is designed to...

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NASA image: This World Is Black and White
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Jan 11, 2011

This World Is Black and White

A look at how the historic DaisyWorld model illustrates earth science concepts, such as albedo and feedback loops.

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NASA image: Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake
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Mar 29, 2018

Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake

This visualization is based on the first three-dimensional numerical model of melting snowflakes in the atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Jovian Sprite (Illustration)
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Oct 27, 2020

Jovian Sprite (Illustration)

This illustration shows what a sprite could look like in Jupiter's atmosphere. Named after a mischievous,...

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NASA image: Following Carbon Dioxide Through the Atmosphere
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Dec 13, 2016

Following Carbon Dioxide Through the Atmosphere

Carbon dioxide plays a significant role in trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere. The gas is released from human...

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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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