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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: iss070e062791
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Jan 8, 2024

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iss070e062791 (Jan. 8, 2024) --- A cloud-covered Indian Ocean, illuminated about an hour before sunset, is pictured...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expeditino 65 crew
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May 5, 2021

Earth observation taken by the Expeditino 65 crew

iss065e021010 (May 5, 2021) --- A cloud-covered Terminal Island and Long Beach south of Los Angeles, California, is...

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NASA image: Indonesian Islands as seen from Gemini 11 spacecraft
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Sep 14, 1966

Indonesian Islands as seen from Gemini 11 spacecraft

S66-54692 (14 Sept. 1966) --- Indonesian Islands (partial cloud cover): Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo, and Sumbawa, as...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere
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Jul 21, 2011

Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere

ISS028-E-018216 (21 July 2011) --- This unprecedented view of the space shuttle Atlantis, appearing like a bean...

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NASA image: View of earth visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft during lunar orbital mission
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Dec 22, 1968

View of earth visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft during lunar orbital mission

AS08-16-2596 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of Earth as photographed by the Apollo 8 astronauts during their lunar orbit...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-88 mission
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Dec 5, 1998

Earth observations taken during STS-88 mission

S88-E-5028 (12-05-98) --- Partial cloud cover above the mouth of the Amazon was captured with an electronic still...

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NASA image: ATV 2 Approach
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Feb 24, 2011

ATV 2 Approach

ISS026-E-029435 (24 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the European Space Agency's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 24, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-105655 (24 Aug. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069260 (16 July 2014) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the Orbital Sciences? Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: Node 2 in Payload Bay
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Oct 26, 2007

Node 2 in Payload Bay

ISS016-E-006722 (26 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered portion of Earth, the Harmony node in Space...

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NASA image: Sri Lanka
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Apr 20, 2024

Sri Lanka

iss071e014023 (April 20, 2024) -- Sri Lanka, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, was photographed from the International...

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NASA image: iss059e119533
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Jun 21, 2019

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iss059e119533 (June 21, 2019) --- The atmospheric glow and a wispy aurora australis, also known as the "southern...

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NASA image: iss042e037847
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Dec 13, 2014

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ISS042E037847 (12/15/2014) ---ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti captured this image while...

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NASA image: Arching Eruption
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Jun 30, 2015

Arching Eruption

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory caught this image of an eruption on the side of the sun over June 18, 2015. The...

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NASA image: Popocatepetl Volcano, Mexico
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Mar 2, 2020

Popocatepetl Volcano, Mexico

Popocatepetl, Mexico's most active volcano, erupted on February 23, sending blocks and bombs down the volcano's...

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NASA image: ASTER Images the Island of Hawaii
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Apr 26, 2000

ASTER Images the Island of Hawaii

These images of the Island of Hawaii were acquired on March 19, 2000 by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1379
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May 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0670
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Apr 7, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0677
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Apr 8, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the dual...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 28, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-083662 (28 July 2014) --- Flying 225 nautical miles above the Hawaiian Ridge in the North Pacific Ocean,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0675
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Apr 8, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0665
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Apr 7, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0674
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Apr 8, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - On Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the dual spacecraft CALIPSO and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0661
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Apr 7, 2006

KSC-06pd0661

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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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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