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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: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-8
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Sep 12, 1991

ARC-1969-AC91-0561-8

Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-6
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Sep 12, 1991

ARC-1969-AC91-0561-6

Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

ARC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Oct 11, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-019390 (11 Oct. 2008) --- A gibbous moon is visible in this view above Earth's atmosphere, photographed by...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-3
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Sep 12, 1991

ARC-1969-AC91-0561-3

Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

ARC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jun 3, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-10468 (3 June 2007) --- The profile of the atmosphere and a setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-7
Image
Sep 12, 1991

ARC-1969-AC91-0561-7

Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

ARC
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew
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Jun 19, 2017

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew

iss052e004998 (June 19, 2017) --- The aurora and the starry night are pictured above Earth’s atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: iss067e189024
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Jul 16, 2022

iss067e189024

iss067e189024 (July 16, 2022) --- The sun's rays begin to illuminate the Earth's atmosphere as the International...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-007
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Oct 6, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-007

NASA Conducts Airborne Science Aboard Zeppelin Airship: equipped with two imaging instruments enabling remote...

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NASA image: iss069e030598
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Jul 9, 2023

iss069e030598

iss069e030598 (July 9, 2023) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset dim in the Earth's atmosphere as the...

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NASA image: View of equipment in Vacuum Laboratory, Sample Operations Area, LRL bldg 37
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Mar 16, 1968

View of equipment in Vacuum Laboratory, Sample Operations Area, LRL bldg 37

Atmospheric Decontamination System equipment in Room 2-203, Vacuum Laboratory, Sample Operations Area, Lunar...

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NASA image: iss072e147641
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Nov 9, 2024

iss072e147641

iss072e147641 (Nov. 9, 2024) -- A green and red aurora streaks through Earth's atmosphere as the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 10, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65751 (10 Aug. 2006) --- The profile of the atmosphere and the setting sun is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jun 3, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-10462 (3 June 2007) --- The profile of the atmosphere and a setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

MSFC
NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover examine a sample of AVCOAT Thermal Protection System (TPS) that...

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NASA image: Saturn Methane Image
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Mar 5, 2004

Saturn Methane Image

NASA's Cassini narrow angle camera took this image of Saturn on Feb. 16, 2004, from a distance of 66.1 million...

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NASA image: Rare Glimpse of the Surface of a Rocky World (Illustration)
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Aug 19, 2019

Rare Glimpse of the Surface of a Rocky World (Illustration)

This artist's illustration depicts the exoplanet LHS 3844b, which is 1.3 times the mass of Earth and orbits an M...

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NASA image: Mimicking the Moon
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Nov 3, 2014

Mimicking the Moon

When Galileo first observed Venus displaying a crescent phase, he excitedly wrote to Kepler (in anagram) of Venus...

JPL
NASA image: View from Above
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Oct 31, 2016

View from Above

Saturn appears as a serene globe amid tranquil rings in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. In reality, the...

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NASA image: Cloudy Waves (False Color)
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Aug 14, 2017

Cloudy Waves (False Color)

Clouds on Saturn take on the appearance of strokes from a cosmic brush thanks to the wavy way that fluids interact...

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NASA image: Hurricane Rita as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS
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Sep 22, 2005

Hurricane Rita as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS

In September, 2005, Rita was a category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph and a central pressure of 897...

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NASA image: Concentration of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide from Earth Mid-Troposphere, 2002 to 2013
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May 22, 2013

Concentration of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide from Earth Mid-Troposphere, 2002 to 2013

This graph made with data from the AIRS instrument on NASA Aqua satellite shows the concentration of carbon dioxide...

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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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