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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: The north central Vietnamese coast on the South China Sea
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Jun 2, 2025

The north central Vietnamese coast on the South China Sea

iss073e0134286 (June 2, 2025) --- The north central Vietnamese coast on the South China Sea, in between the cities...

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May 27, 2024

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iss071e139662 (May 27, 2024) --- The world's largest inland body of water, the Caspian Sea rests in between Europe...

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NASA image: The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert meets the Pamir Mountains in China
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Feb 18, 2026

The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert meets the Pamir Mountains in China

iss074e0316083 (Feb. 18, 2026) --- The far western edge of the Taklamakan Desert—the world’s second-largest shifting...

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NASA image: Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan
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Aug 3, 2023

Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan

iss069e053802 (August 3, 2023) -- Lake Balkhash, one of the largest in Central Asia, spans roughly 6,500 square...

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NASA image: A Turquoise Lake Balkhash
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Apr 19, 2024

A Turquoise Lake Balkhash

iss071e012112 (April 19, 2024) -- In southeastern Kazakhstan lies Lake Balkhash, one of the largest in Asia. Its...

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NASA image: iss067e375971
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Sep 21, 2022

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iss067e375971 (Sept. 21, 2022) --- The International Space Station was orbiting into a sunset 263 miles above Asia...

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NASA image: Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, pictured  at night from the space station
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Mar 17, 2025

Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, pictured at night from the space station

iss072e792891 (March 17, 2025) --- Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city with a population of about 2.25 million and the...

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NASA image: iss070e097619
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Feb 11, 2024

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iss070e097619 (Feb. 11, 2024) --- Orenburg, Russia, surrounded by a wintry landscape, the Sakmara and Ural Rivers,...

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NASA image: Earth Limb taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jul 22, 2008

Earth Limb taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-011603 (22 July 2008) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises over central...

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NASA image: The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city
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Dec 28, 2024

The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city

iss072e445581 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city with a...

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NASA image: iss067e375970
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Sep 21, 2022

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iss067e375970 (Sept. 21, 2022) --- The International Space Station was orbiting into a sunset 263 miles above Asia...

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NASA image: The Korean Peninsula highlighted by Seoul, South Korea, and Northeast China
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Sep 14, 2025

The Korean Peninsula highlighted by Seoul, South Korea, and Northeast China

iss073e0824130 (Sept. 14, 2025) --- The Korean Peninsula—highlighted by Seoul, South Korea (bottom left)—and...

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NASA image: iss059e088875
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Jun 3, 2019

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iss059e088875 (June 3, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft on its 17th contracted mission to resupply mission to...

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NASA image: iss056e084388
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Jul 6, 2018

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iss056e084388 (July 6, 2018) --- The eastern-flowing Amur River forms a portion of the border between northeastern...

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NASA image: MISR Participates in Aerosol Characterization Experiment over Asia
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May 2, 2001

MISR Participates in Aerosol Characterization Experiment over Asia

These images, centered just north of Shikoku Island in southwest Japan, were acquired by NASA Terra satellite on...

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NASA image: Kurdistan Region, Asia as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Kurdistan Region, Asia as seen from STS-58

STS058-95-028 (18 Oct-1Nov 1993) --- Lake Urmia (Orumiyeh) in the high desert plateau of northwest Iran dominates...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Tuva, Central Asia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Tuva, Central Asia

This spaceborne radar image shows part of the remote central Asian region of Tuva, an autonomous republic of the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Jan 12, 2019

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss058e002666 (Jan. 13, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field

jsc2025e089530 (Dec. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves to NASA personnel at Ellington Field after exiting...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Meets with Korean Vice Minister for Science an
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Jan 23, 2024

NASA Deputy Admin Meets with Korean Vice Minister for Science an

Director, Americas and Asia Cooperation Division, Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea, Kyoung Lim Lee, second from...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Meets with Korean Vice Minister for Science an
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Jan 23, 2024

NASA Deputy Admin Meets with Korean Vice Minister for Science an

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy meets with from left to right, Science and ICT Counselor, Embassy of Republic...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Meets with Korean Vice Minister for Science an
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Jan 23, 2024

NASA Deputy Admin Meets with Korean Vice Minister for Science an

From left to right, Science and ICT Counselor, Embassy of Republic of Korea, Kyu Chul Song, Special Advisor of...

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NASA image: SRTM Data Release for Eurasia, Index Map and Colored Height
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Jan 22, 2004

SRTM Data Release for Eurasia, Index Map and Colored Height

inal Caption Released with Image: The colored regions of this map show the extent of digital elevation data recently...

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NASA image: OCO-3's First Solar-Induced Fluorescence Measurements
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Jul 12, 2019

OCO-3's First Solar-Induced Fluorescence Measurements

Image shows OCO-3's first preliminary solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) measurements over western Asia. Solar-induced...

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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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