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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.

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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: A Comparative View of Terrains on Vesta
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Dec 6, 2011

A Comparative View of Terrains on Vesta

This image combines two separate views of the giant asteroid Vesta obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft. The data reveal...

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NASA image: The Himalayas separate India from Tibet, China
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Dec 20, 2025

The Himalayas separate India from Tibet, China

iss074e0002506 (Dec. 13, 2025) --- The Himalayas—separating the moisture-laden portion of the Indian subcontinent...

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NASA image: The Mississippi River separates Arkansas from Mississippi
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Oct 15, 2025

The Mississippi River separates Arkansas from Mississippi

iss073e0880658 (Oct. 15, 2025) --- The Mississippi River separates Arkansas (left) from Mississippi in this view,...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Ares I-X Deputy Mission Manager Jon Cowart shows a space shuttle solid rocket booster (SRB) separation bolt during a...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma with Bubble Separation Experiment
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma with Bubble Separation Experiment

S82-28914 (26 March 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, STS-3 commander, spins a package of colored liquid in...

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NASA image: External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-124 Mission
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May 31, 2008

External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-124 Mission

S124-E-005058 (31 May 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the STS-124 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province
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Sep 21, 2025

The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province

iss073e0983013 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province (right)...

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NASA image: External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 7, 2008

External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-005005 (7 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped against a blanket of clouds, the STS-122 external fuel tank (ET) begins...

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NASA image: SLS Solid Rocket Boosters Separate After Artemis I Launch
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Nov 16, 2022

SLS Solid Rocket Boosters Separate After Artemis I Launch

(Nov. 16, 2022) -- On Nov. 16, 2022, the Space Launch System lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Just...

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NASA image: The Andes mountain range separates the South American nations of Chile and Argentina
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Jan 28, 2025

The Andes mountain range separates the South American nations of Chile and Argentina

iss072e572361 (Jan. 28, 2025) --- The Andes mountain range separates the South American nations of Chile and...

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NASA image: Portrait of Pluto and Charon
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Jul 17, 2015

Portrait of Pluto and Charon

These two images of Pluto and Charon were collected separately by NASA New Horizons during approach on July 13 and...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover's Cruise Stage Separates (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Rover's Cruise Stage Separates (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Perseverance rover casting off its spacecraft's cruise stage, minutes before entering...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Demo Flight - Booster Separation
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Feb 6, 2018

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Demo Flight - Booster Separation

The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket’s two side cores separate from the center core as the vehicle performs its...

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NASA image: Perseverance Heat Shield Separates (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Heat Shield Separates (Illustration)

In this illustration, NASA's Perseverance rover gets its first look at the Martian surface below, after dropping its...

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NASA image: Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation
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Jun 11, 2013

Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation

ISS036-E-007132 (11 June 2013) --- The Russian Progress 51 cargo spacecraft separates from the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation
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Jun 11, 2013

Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation

ISS036-E-007131 (11 June 2013) --- The Russian Progress 51 cargo spacecraft separates from the International Space...

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NASA image: Overall of the Mir Space Station during separation after undocking
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May 22, 1997

Overall of the Mir Space Station during separation after undocking

STS084-708-055 (15-24 May 1997) --- The crew aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis used a 70mm handheld camera to capture a...

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NASA image: The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121

STS121-E-05011 (4 July 2006)-- This picture of the STS-121 external tank was taken with a digital still camera by an...

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NASA image: The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" separates from the NASA 747 carrier aircraft
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Oct 12, 1977

The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" separates from the NASA 747 carrier aircraft

S77-28931 (12 Oct. 1977) --- The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" separates from the NASA 747 carrier aircraft to begin its...

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NASA image: The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121

S121-E-05006 (4 July 2006) --- This picture of the STS-121 external tank was taken with a digital still camera by an...

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NASA image: The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and England
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Sep 13, 2025

The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and England

iss073e0698351 (Sept. 13, 2025) --- The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and...

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NASA image: The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California from California
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Oct 1, 2025

The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California from California

iss073e0886792 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California (left) on the Mexican...

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NASA image: The Gulf of California separates mainland Mexico from the Baja California Peninsula
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Oct 1, 2025

The Gulf of California separates mainland Mexico from the Baja California Peninsula

iss073e0865795 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- The Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, separates mainland Mexico...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon separates from its trunk and reenters Earth's atmosphere
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Jul 15, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon separates from its trunk and reenters Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0343806 (July 15, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew is pictured 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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