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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 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 25, 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: GEMINI-TITAN (GT) (LOWERED) - LAUNCH VEHICLE - UMBILICAL TESTS - PAD 19 - CAPE
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Feb 5, 1964

GEMINI-TITAN (GT) (LOWERED) - LAUNCH VEHICLE - UMBILICAL TESTS - PAD 19 - CAPE

S64-13534 (1964) --- View of a Gemini-Titan spacecraft on launch pad at night. The launch pad lights are all on and...

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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 airglow and city lights.

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.
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Aug 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by...

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NASA image: 1300608
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Jun 6, 2013

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BRENT COLE, EM 42 STRUCTURED LIGHT SCANNING LEAD IN MSFC 3D PRINTING FACILITY

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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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Dec 11, 2020

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ISS064E011766 (12/11/2020) --- Documentation of the Light Ions Detector for ALTEA Facility (LIDAL Facility) in the...

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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 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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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: 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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 4, 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
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Aug 27, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e078584 (Aug. 27, 2020) --- The night lights of the southeastern U.S. are pictured as the International Space...

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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 26, 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 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 3, 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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 3, 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
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Aug 27, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e078595 (Aug. 27, 2020) --- The night lights of the southeastern U.S. are pictured as the International Space...

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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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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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