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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: Aurora taken during Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Aurora taken during Joint Operations

S123-E-008018 (21 March 2008) --- While docked and onboard the International Space Station, a STS-123 Endeavour...

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NASA image: Solar Storm Triggers Whole-Planet Aurora at Mars (Video)
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Sep 29, 2017

Solar Storm Triggers Whole-Planet Aurora at Mars (Video)

This frame from an animation shows the sudden appearance of a bright aurora on Mars during a solar storm. The...

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NASA image: View of the southern aurora, luminous bands or streamers of light
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Aug 1, 1973

View of the southern aurora, luminous bands or streamers of light

SL3-130-3131 (July-September 1973) --- An excellent view of the southern aurora, luminous bands or streamers of...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00008
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Feb 17, 2007

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In an interview Dr. Vassilis Angelopoulos describes the THEMIS mission and ingrated spacecraft. The THEMIS mission...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00014
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Feb 17, 2007

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3-2-1 Liftoff_ THEMIS heads for space to study the Northern Lights. The THEMIS mission aims to unravel the mystery...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00009
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Feb 17, 2007

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Delta Launch Weather Offiicer Joel Tumbiolo gives us the weather forecast for liftoff. The THEMIS mission aims to...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00015
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Feb 17, 2007

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The THEMIS spacecraft has achieved successful separation from the solid rocket boosters. The THEMIS mission aims to...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00012
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Feb 17, 2007

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Delta Launch Weather Officer Joel Tumbiolo updates the weather forecast for launch. The THEMIS mission aims to...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00016
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Feb 17, 2007

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Coverage wrap-up and interview with Launch Manager Chuck Dovale. The THEMIS mission aims to unravel the mystery...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00013
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Feb 17, 2007

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NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale conducts a launch readiness poll. The THEMIS mission aims to unravel the mystery...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00011
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Feb 17, 2007

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About the Northern Lights -- a video overview of what the THEMIS mission will reveal. The THEMIS mission aims to...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00010
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Feb 17, 2007

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In an interview Dr. Vassilis Angelopoulos describes the THEMIS mission and ingrated spacecraft. The THEMIS mission...

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NASA image: Time lapse - Aurora Australis
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Jul 5, 2013

Time lapse - Aurora Australis

ISS040-E-040103 (5 July 2014) --- As the International Space Station was flying at an altitude of 226 nautical miles...

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NASA image: Time lapse - Aurora Australis
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Jul 5, 2013

Time lapse - Aurora Australis

ISS040-E-040088 (5 July 2014) --- As the International Space Station was flying at an altitude of 226 nautical miles...

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NASA image: Aurora over Earth limb
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Apr 10, 1994

Aurora over Earth limb

STS059-52-029 (9-20 April 1994) --- The constellation Orion is backdropped against a colorful display of the...

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NASA image: Aurora Austrailis taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 16, 2003

Aurora Austrailis taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-028961 (16 Feb. 2003) --- The Expedition Six crew enjoyed this green aurora dancing over the night side of...

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NASA image: An aurora folds through Earth's atmosphere
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Sep 28, 2024

An aurora folds through Earth's atmosphere

iss072e023504 (Sept. 28, 2024) -- As the International Space Station soared 271 miles above the Indian Ocean during...

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NASA image: The aurora australis streams over the Earth
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Oct 8, 2024

The aurora australis streams over the Earth

iss072e083078 (Oct. 8, 2024) --- The aurora australis streams over the Earth as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Juno Listens to Jupiter Auroras Sing
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Sep 2, 2016

Juno Listens to Jupiter Auroras Sing

During its close flyby of Jupiter on August 27, 2016, the Waves instrument on NASA's Juno spacecraft received radio...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 1, 2001

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Auroras are caused when high-energy electrons pour down from the Earth's magnetosphere and collide with atoms. Red...

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NASA image: False Color Aurora
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Sep 23, 1997

False Color Aurora

Data from NASA's Galileo spacecraft were used to produce this false-color composite of Jupiter's northern aurora on...

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NASA image: Green aurora dance above the Indian Ocean
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Aug 10, 2024

Green aurora dance above the Indian Ocean

iss071e570863 (Aug. 10, 2024) -- Green aurora burst throughout Earth's nighttime atmosphere as the International...

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NASA image: Auroras move through Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 7, 2024

Auroras move through Earth's atmosphere

iss072e032577 (Oct. 7, 2024) -- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft is pictured attached to the forward-facing port...

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NASA image: Aurora Earth Limb Behind Soyuz
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Apr 9, 2024

Aurora Earth Limb Behind Soyuz

iss071e006791 (April 24, 2024) --- An aurora blankets Earth's horizon in this photograph from the International...

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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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