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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: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 7:41 p.m. NZST (3:41 a.m. EDT)...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 7:41 p.m. NZST (3:41 a.m. EDT)...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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Jul 14, 2020

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iss063e046732 (July 14, 2020) --- The sun's glint beams on the South Pacific Ocean as the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 1, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 10, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Folder labels this...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Folder labels this...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 17, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 10, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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Mar 18, 2021

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iss064e044628 (March 18, 2021) --- Christchurch, New Zealand, is pictured on the coast of Pegasus Bay as the...

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NASA image: iss050e066032
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Mar 27, 2017

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iss050e066032 (03/27/2017) --- Cyclone Debbie over Australia as seen by members of Expedition 50 aboard the...

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Feb 10, 2023

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iss068e051172 (Feb. 10, 2023) --- The soft hues of an orbital sunrise begins revealing the cloud tops above the...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment
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Aug 11, 2022

SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: iss064e035870
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Feb 21, 2021

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iss064e035870 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- An aurora glows above the Earth's horizon as the International Space Station flew...

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May 9, 2024

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iss071e067263 (May 9, 2024) --- New Zealand's Egmont National Park hosts the dormant volcano, Mount Taranaki, in...

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Nov 30, 2021

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iss066e085159 (Nov. 30, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 267 miles above the south Pacific...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment
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Aug 11, 2022

SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment
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Aug 11, 2022

SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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Jan 28, 2024

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iss070e084675 (Jan. 28. 2024) --- New Zealand's Southern Alps mountain range on the Tasman Sea side of the island...

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NASA image: SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment
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Aug 11, 2022

SOFIA Returns from Southern Hemisphere Deployment

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) returns to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: iss071e073568
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May 11, 2024

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iss071e073568 (May 11, 2024) --- Lakes (from left) Tekapo, Pukaki, and Ōhau, near the Southern Alps, are pictured...

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NASA image: The aurora australis swirls over a cloudy Pacific Ocean
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Jun 3, 2025

The aurora australis swirls over a cloudy Pacific Ocean

iss073e0256896 (June 3, 2025) --- The aurora australis swirls over a cloudy Pacific Ocean in this photograph from...

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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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