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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: Mimas by Saturnshine
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Apr 13, 2015

Mimas by Saturnshine

Although we are used to seeing Saturn's moons lit directly by the Sun, sometimes we can catch them illuminated by...

JPL
NASA image: The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow
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Oct 22, 2018

The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow

What does our planet look like from space? Most are familiar with the beloved images of the blue marble or pale blue...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 65 crew
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May 13, 2021

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 65 crew

iss065e045974 (May 13, 2021) --- The night lights of Italy are prominent as the International Space Station soared...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-016
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Sep 25, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-016

SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

ARC
NASA image: iss068e043827
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Jan 30, 2023

iss068e043827

iss068e043827 (Jan. 30, 2023) --- The city lights of Doha, Qatar, are pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss064e038000
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Feb 26, 2021

iss064e038000

iss064e038000 (Feb. 26, 2021) --- The city lights of Montreal are pictured from the International Space Station as...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-030
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-030

SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

ARC
NASA image: iss042e021318
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Dec 3, 2014

iss042e021318

ISS042e021318 (Dec 3, 2014) -- Interior view looking aft in the Destiny U.S. Laboratory at night, with the main...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-029
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-029

SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

ARC
NASA image: Lunar Samples - Apollo XII (Thin Sections)
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Jan 12, 1970

Lunar Samples - Apollo XII (Thin Sections)

Microscopic views of Apollo XII Lunar rock sample thin sections, with and without polarized light. 1. Lunar Sample -...

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NASA image: ARC-2005-ACD09-0007-007
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Sep 20, 2005

ARC-2005-ACD09-0007-007

Overview of the light gas gun in the Ames Hypersonic Free Flgiht Aerodynamic Facility (HFFAF) with Don Bowling (l),...

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NASA image: Aurora over Earth
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Mar 19, 2019

Aurora over Earth

iss059e001224 (March 19, 2019) --- City lights and the aurora are pictured during a nighttime pass as the...

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NASA image: SDO Sees Solar Eclipse
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Solar Eclipse

Image of the Moon transiting across the Sun, taken by SDO in 171 angstrom extreme ultraviolet light on August 21,...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-025
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-025

SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-014
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Sep 25, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-014

SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

ARC
NASA image: iss064e038775
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Feb 27, 2021

iss064e038775

iss064e038775 (Feb. 27, 2021) --- The night lights of Tokyo, Japan, are pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss068e024160
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Nov 25, 2022

iss068e024160

iss068e024160 (Nov. 25, 2022) --- The city lights of Shenyang, China, are pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Approaching Tisdale 2 Rock on Rim of Endeavour Crater, Sol 2690
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Sep 1, 2011

Approaching Tisdale 2 Rock on Rim of Endeavour Crater, Sol 2690

Part of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity array of photovoltaic cells is visible in the foreground of this...

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NASA image: Pettit with Cameras in the Cupola
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Jun 9, 2012

Pettit with Cameras in the Cupola

ISS031-E-112289 --- Astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 31 flight engineer, in a special "tent" fashioned to limit...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 8, 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. Per Twitter message...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by Expedition 68 crew
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Dec 4, 2022

Earth Observation taken by Expedition 68 crew

iss068e026585 (Dec. 4, 2022) --- The city lights of Doha, Qatar, are pictured on the coast of the Persian Gulf as...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-011
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Sep 25, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-011

SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

ARC
NASA image: LMM in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 8, 2011

LMM in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS026-E-032516 (8 March 2011) --- The Light Microscopy Module (LMM) in the Destiny laboratory of the International...

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NASA image: Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator engine tested at SSC
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May 3, 2005

Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator engine tested at SSC

A plume of fire lights up the night during a test of the Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator at Stennis Space Center's...

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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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