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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: Angustus Labyrinthus - Inca City
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Feb 17, 2021

Angustus Labyrinthus - Inca City

Angustus Labyrinthus is a unique region near the south polar cap. The squares formed by intersecting ridges earned...

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NASA image: The city lights of Busan, South Korea
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Dec 20, 2024

The city lights of Busan, South Korea

iss072e399852 (Dec. 20, 2024) --- The city lights of Busan, South Korea, a port city with a population of over 3.3...

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NASA image: Spring in Inca City II
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Nov 13, 2014

Spring in Inca City II

It is about two weeks later in Inca City and the season is officially spring. Numerous changes have occurred. Large...

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NASA image: Spring in Inca City V
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Nov 13, 2014

Spring in Inca City V

A significant event has occurred in Inca City. The layer of seasonal ice has started to develop long cracks as...

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NASA image: Night image of New York City as seen from STS-59 Endeavour
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Apr 20, 1994

Night image of New York City as seen from STS-59 Endeavour

STS059-50-003 (9-20 April 1994) --- This 35mm night image of the New York City metropolitan area was captured by the...

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NASA image: New York city area as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

New York city area as seen from STS-62

STS062-81-010 (4-18 March 1994) --- The recent heavy snowfalls help to accentuate the major transportation networks,...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

The inaugural murals for the relaunched NASA Art Program appear side-by-side at 350 Hudson Street, Monday, Sept. 23,...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

Amaru Alvarez, 5, the son of the artist team Geraluz and WERC and model for the mural, poses for picture with the...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

The inaugural murals for the relaunched NASA Art Program appear side-by-side at 350 Hudson Street, Tuesday, Sept....

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NASA image: Panama City and Canal
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Sep 30, 1994

Panama City and Canal

STS068-237-099 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- This 70mm frame shows the Panama Canal (center, between the two...

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NASA image: Mexico City, the capital and most-populous city of the Latin American nation
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May 16, 2025

Mexico City, the capital and most-populous city of the Latin American nation

iss073e0075943 (May 16, 2025) --- Mexico City, the capital and most-populous city of the Latin American nation,...

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NASA image: Spring in Inca City I
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Nov 13, 2014

Spring in Inca City I

Every winter a layer of carbon dioxide ice-or, dry ice-condenses in the Southern polar region, forming a seasonal...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Texas and Louisiana
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Texas and Louisiana

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Los Angeles

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: "Inca City" is Part of a Circular Feature
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Aug 7, 2002

"Inca City" is Part of a Circular Feature

MGS MOC Release No. MOC2-319, 8 August 2002. "Inca City" is the informal name given by Mariner 9 scientists in 1972...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Family, friends, and government officials wait to welcome home Expedition 39 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos, second from left, is welcomed home by family, friends,...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos, left, departs a plane to a crowd of family, friends, and...

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NASA image: Prominent Veins at Garden City on Mount Sharp, Mars
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Apr 1, 2015

Prominent Veins at Garden City on Mount Sharp, Mars

This March 18, 2015, view from the Mast Camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows a network of two-tone mineral...

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NASA image: The city lights of Melbourne, Australia
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Oct 9, 2024

The city lights of Melbourne, Australia

iss072e034554 (Oct. 9, 2024) --- The city lights of Melbourne on Port Phillip in Australia's state of Victoria are...

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NASA image: City Lights 2012 - Flat map
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights 2012 - Flat map

NASA image acquired April 18 - October 23, 2012 This new image of the Earth at night is a composite assembled from...

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NASA image: City Lights of the United States 2012
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights of the United States 2012

NASA image acquired April 18 - October 23, 2012 This image of the United States of America at night is a composite...

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NASA image: The city lights of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Jan 21, 2025

The city lights of Buenos Aires, Argentina

iss072e519264 (Jan. 21, 2025) --- The city lights of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the South American nation's capital...

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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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