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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 8, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 6, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: ARC-1962-A-28968
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Mar 12, 1962

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5 Degree Freedom of Motion Simulator with R. Gerdes (delayed exposure using lights to show motion)

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00153
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Dec 14, 2009

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With spacecraft separtion confirmed NASA's WISE space telescope beings its mission to to map the entire sky in...

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NASA image: 1300048
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Feb 1, 2013

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STEVE CASH LIGHTS CANDLES IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN PURSUIT OF SPACE EXPLORATION.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 6, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of city lights at night.

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NASA image: 1401332
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Sep 12, 2014

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NEW ORLEANS MAYOR MITCH LANDRIEU, ROBERT LIGHT FOOT, AND TODD MAY CHAT AFTER DEDICATION OF VERTICAL ASSEMBLY CENTER

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of city lights at night.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of city lights at night.

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NASA image: Full Moon
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Dec 29, 2020

Full Moon

The full moon is seen with holiday lights, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Arlington, Va. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 6, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 7, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 7, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 31, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: TODD SCHNEIDER INSIDE THE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST
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Mar 23, 2016

TODD SCHNEIDER INSIDE THE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST

TODD SCHNEIDER ADJUSTS THE LIGHT HITTING A SAMPLE INSIDE THE HIGH INTENSITY SOLAR ENVIRONMENT TEST SYSTEM CHAMBER.

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Mar 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of city lights at night.

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 17, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

Earth observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 37 crew. City lights are visible.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of city lights at night.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 7, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 27, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of city lights at night.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 7, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 31, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of city lights at night.

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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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