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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: Solar corona photographed from Apollo 15 one minute prior to sunrise
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Jul 31, 1971

Solar corona photographed from Apollo 15 one minute prior to sunrise

AS15-98-13311 (31 July 1971) --- The solar corona, as photographed from the Apollo 15 spacecraft about one minute...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 22, 2003

Space Shuttle Projects

This sunrise was captured from the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia on the STS-107 mission. Launched...

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NASA image: The Earth limb glows shortly after an orbital sunrise
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Aug 12, 1997

The Earth limb glows shortly after an orbital sunrise

S85-E-5052 (12 August 1997) --- Sunrise over the continental United States, as seen from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops
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Oct 30, 2025

An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops

iss073e0988954 (Oct. 30, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops in this...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

The sunrise peeks between NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop and the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

The sunrise peeks between NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop and the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

The sunrise peeks between NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop and the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

The sunrise peeks between NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop and the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Full Moon and Sunrise at LC 39B - Timelapse
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II Full Moon and Sunrise at LC 39B - Timelapse

Full Moon of Artemis II Moon rocket at Launch Complex 39B; Sunrise of Artemis II Moon rocket at Launch Complex 39B

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NASA image: Orb3 Antares at Sunrise
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Oct 26, 2014

Orb3 Antares at Sunrise

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A during...

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NASA image: Orb3 Antares at Sunrise
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Oct 26, 2014

Orb3 Antares at Sunrise

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A during...

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NASA image: Orb3 Antares at Sunrise
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Oct 26, 2014

Orb3 Antares at Sunrise

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A during...

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NASA image: NASA's P-3 at Sunrise
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's P-3 at Sunrise

NASA's P-3B airborne laboratory on the ramp at Thule Air Base in Greenland early on the morning of Mar. 21, 2013....

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NASA image: Artemis I at LC 39B
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I at LC 39B

A golden sunrise surrounds NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I on the pad at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I at LC 39B
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I at LC 39B

A sunrise view of NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I on the pad at Launch Complex 39B at...

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NASA image: Artemis I at LC 39B
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I at LC 39B

A sunrise view of NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I on the pad at Launch Complex 39B at...

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NASA image: The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 7, 2024

The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere

iss072e030246 (Oct. 7, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth's atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon
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Nov 13, 2025

An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon

iss073e1068530 (Nov. 13, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise bursts above Earth's horizon and begins to illuminate the...

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NASA image: HST in Columbia's payload bay during sunrise
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Mar 3, 2002

HST in Columbia's payload bay during sunrise

STS109-348-004 (3 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), with its normal routine temporarily interrupted,...

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NASA image: View of sunrise taken by the Expedition 42 crew
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Feb 19, 2015

View of sunrise taken by the Expedition 42 crew

ISS042E282716 (02/19/2015) --- Astronauts of Expedition 42 took this intriguing picture of sunrise in space Feb. 19,...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean
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May 19, 2025

An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean

iss073e0203873 (May 19, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean and intersects with...

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NASA image: Dark sunrise over payload bay
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Aug 6, 2005

Dark sunrise over payload bay

S114-E-7646 (6 August 2005) --- A sunrise dissecting a line of airglow of Earth's atmosphere provides the backdrop...

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NASA image: VAB during Sunrise at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 7, 2017

VAB during Sunrise at Kennedy Space Center

An early morning view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. To...

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NASA image: A Southeast Asian sunrise casts long shadows behind clouds
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Mar 10, 2025

A Southeast Asian sunrise casts long shadows behind clouds

iss072e742575 (March 10, 2025) --- A Southeast Asian sunrise casts long shadows behind clouds in this photograph...

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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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