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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: Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks
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Feb 22, 2026

Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks

iss074e0325251 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- Peiku Lake in southwest China is surrounded by Himalayan peaks and contains both...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city
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Jul 3, 2025

Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city

iss073e0420094 (July 3, 2025) --- Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city with a metropolitan population of...

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NASA image: Himalayan Mountain Range
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Apr 14, 1981

Himalayan Mountain Range

STS001-12-350 (12-14 April 1981) --- India and China, the Ladokh and Zaskar Ranges of the Great Himalaya are clearly...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Hong Kong, China
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Hong Kong, China

This is an X-SAR image spanning an area of approximately 20 kilometers by 40 kilometers (12 miles by 25 miles) of...

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NASA image: Yellow River, China
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Sep 30, 1994

Yellow River, China

STS068-220-033 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- Photographed through the Space Shuttle Endeavour's flight deck...

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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: The Himalayas separate India from Tibet, China
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Dec 20, 2025

The Himalayas separate India from Tibet, China

iss074e0002506 (Dec. 13, 2025) --- The Himalayas—separating the moisture-laden portion of the Indian subcontinent...

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NASA image: Hangzhou, China—home to approximately 13 million people
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Jul 3, 2025

Hangzhou, China—home to approximately 13 million people

iss073e0420079 (July 3, 2025) --- Hangzhou, China—home to approximately 13 million people and the southern end of...

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NASA image: The Kelantan River flows Malaysia into the South China Sea
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Oct 2, 2025

The Kelantan River flows Malaysia into the South China Sea

iss073e0818426 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- The Kelantan River flows through one of Malaysia’s most densely populated...

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NASA image: The sun's glint beams off the Yellow Sea coast of Jiangsu Province, China
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Jul 18, 2025

The sun's glint beams off the Yellow Sea coast of Jiangsu Province, China

iss073e0384097 (July 18, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off the Yellow Sea coast of Jiangsu Province, China, in...

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NASA image: The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province
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Sep 21, 2025

The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province

iss073e0983013 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province (right)...

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NASA image: The city lights of Tianjin, Langfang, and Beijing, three cities in China
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Dec 21, 2024

The city lights of Tianjin, Langfang, and Beijing, three cities in China

iss072e401952 (Dec. 21, 2024) --- The city lights (from left) of Tianjin, Langfang, and Beijing, three cities in...

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NASA image: The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert meets the Pamir Mountains in China
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Feb 18, 2026

The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert meets the Pamir Mountains in China

iss074e0316083 (Feb. 18, 2026) --- The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert—the world’s second-largest shifting...

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NASA image: The Korean Peninsula highlighted by Seoul, South Korea, and Northeast China
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Sep 14, 2025

The Korean Peninsula highlighted by Seoul, South Korea, and Northeast China

iss073e0824130 (Sept. 14, 2025) --- The Korean Peninsula—highlighted by Seoul, South Korea (bottom left)—and...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of the Silk Route in Niya, Taklamak, China
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of the Silk Route in Niya, Taklamak, China

This composite image is of an area thought to contain the ruins of the ancient settlement of Niya. It is located in...

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NASA image: Mount Everest region as seen from the STS-66 orbiter Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Mount Everest region as seen from the STS-66 orbiter Atlantis

STS066-124-059 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- Mount Everest region, Nepal and China. Low morning Sun highlights Mount Everest...

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NASA image: Mount Everest as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Mount Everest as seen from STS-58

STS058-101-014 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The best, most-nearly cloud-free, shuttle view yet of Mount Everest, the...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Pishan, China
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Pishan, China

This radar image is centered near the small town of Pishan in northwest China, about 280 km (174 miles) southeast of...

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NASA image: The densely urbanized region surrounding the Bohai Sea on China's east
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Sep 14, 2025

The densely urbanized region surrounding the Bohai Sea on China's east

iss073e0820756 (Sept. 14, 2025) --- The densely urbanized region surrounding the Bohai Sea (center) on China's east...

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NASA image: Harbin, China—nicknamed the “Ice City” for its long, harsh winters
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Jan 3, 2026

Harbin, China—nicknamed the “Ice City” for its long, harsh winters

iss074e0044347 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- Harbin, China—nicknamed the “Ice City” for its long, harsh winters and home to...

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NASA image: Star trails and city lights streak above the China–Mongolia border
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Feb 19, 2026

Star trails and city lights streak above the China–Mongolia border

iss074e0319682 (Feb. 19, 2026) --- Star trails and city lights streak across this long-duration photograph taken...

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NASA image: The Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan
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Dec 28, 2024

The Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan

iss072e435710 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan in this photograph...

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NASA image: St Austell Deposits, Cornwall
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Aug 27, 2021

St Austell Deposits, Cornwall

The British porcelain industry began with the discovery of china clay (kaolinite) at Tregonning Hill, Cornwall, in...

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NASA image: City lights dot the northeastern landscape of China with a wispy aurora above Earth's horizon
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Mar 15, 2025

City lights dot the northeastern landscape of China with a wispy aurora above Earth's horizon

iss072e843309 (March 15, 2025) --- City lights dot the northeastern landscape of China with a wispy aurora above...

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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.
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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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