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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: iss062e004863
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Feb 9, 2020

iss062e004863

iss062e004863 (Feb. 9, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 266 miles above the Pacific Ocean when...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 29, 2019

Earth Observation

iss060e002090 (June 29, 2019) --- The Earth's limb and the atmospheric glow highlight the thin blue atmosphere back...

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NASA image: iss059e059210
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May 8, 2019

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iss059e059210 (May 8, 2019) --- The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earth's limb and the bluish hue...

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NASA image: iss059e059211
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May 8, 2019

iss059e059211

iss059e059211 (May 8, 2019) --- The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earth's limb and the bluish hue...

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NASA image: View of the Docked Soyuz TMA-15M and Progress 57P
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Nov 24, 2014

View of the Docked Soyuz TMA-15M and Progress 57P

View of the Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft docked to Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) and the Progress 57P spacecraft...

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NASA image: Orbital sunrise / sunset during mission STS-98
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Feb 7, 2001

Orbital sunrise / sunset during mission STS-98

STS098-333-0007 (7-20 February 2001) --- A "sunburst" at Earth's limb caught the attention of one of the...

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NASA image: Skylab 3, Saturn S-4B stage falls away from the CM after separation
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Dec 13, 2011

Skylab 3, Saturn S-4B stage falls away from the CM after separation

SL3-114-1634 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3, Saturn S-4B (S-IVB) stage falls away from the Command Module (CM)...

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NASA image: A sunset Earth observation image taken during STS-100
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Apr 26, 2001

A sunset Earth observation image taken during STS-100

S100-E-5498 (26 April 2001) --- Earth's limb--the edge of the planet seen at twilight--was captured with a digital...

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NASA image: iss056e097867
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Jul 20, 2018

iss056e097867

iss056e097867 (July 20, 2018) --- One of four basket ball court-sized main solar arrays that power the International...

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NASA image: iss059e027725
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Apr 21, 2019

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iss059e027725 (April 21, 2019) --- The moon is photographed in its waning gibbous phase just above the Earth's limb...

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NASA image: STS-39 Earth observation of Earth's limb at sunset shows atmospheric layers
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 Earth observation of Earth's limb at sunset shows atmospheric layers

STS039-610-037 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Numerous atmospheric scattering layers over Earth are apparent in this...

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NASA image: STS-36 Earth observation of sun beaming off cloud-covered ocean waters
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Earth observation of sun beaming off cloud-covered ocean waters

STS-36 Earth observation shows sun beaming off ocean waters with heavy cloud cover.

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NASA image: Florida and Bahamas in Sunglint
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Apr 2, 1992

Florida and Bahamas in Sunglint

STS045-78-016 (24 March-2 April 1992) --- This view is of the Bahamas and Florida looking westward into the...

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NASA image: Bahamas
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Nov 1, 1992

Bahamas

The light blue shallow water platforms of the Bahamas, (24.0N, 77.0W) which are separated by very deep dark blue...

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NASA image: Skylab 2 Farewell View from the Departing Skylab Command/Service Module
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Jun 22, 1973

Skylab 2 Farewell View from the Departing Skylab Command/Service Module

SL2-07-651 (22 June 1973) --- This overhead view of the Skylab Space Station was taken from the Departing Skylab...

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NASA image: Volcanoes, Central Java, Indonesia
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Aug 8, 1992

Volcanoes, Central Java, Indonesia

The island of Java (8.0S, 112.0E), perhaps better than any other, illustrates the volcanic origin of Pacific Island...

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NASA image: STS-30 inertial upper stage (IUS) with Magellan deployment
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 inertial upper stage (IUS) with Magellan deployment

STS030-71-053 (4 May 1989) --- In the early evening hours of Space Shuttle Atlantis’ first day in space for...

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NASA image: Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa

STS054-152-001 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- View southeastward across the northern, arid coastal plain of Somalia from Dhul...

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NASA image: South Greenland, North Atlantic Ocean
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Apr 2, 1992

South Greenland, North Atlantic Ocean

This spectacular north looking view of south Greenland (62.0N, 46.0W) shows numerous indentations along the...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation

STS029-72-059 (13 March 1989) --- This 70mm photograph, taken by Astronaut James P. Bagian 16 minutes and 7 seconds...

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NASA image: Distant Mt. Fuji, Island of Honshu Japan
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Nov 1, 1992

Distant Mt. Fuji, Island of Honshu Japan

This distant view of Mt. Fuji, on the main home island of Honshu, Japan (34.0N, 139.0E) was taken from about 450...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, onboard view of the Earth sunrise
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, onboard view of the Earth sunrise

Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods are...

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NASA image: Supertyphoon Yuri, Western Pacific Ocean
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Dec 1, 1991

Supertyphoon Yuri, Western Pacific Ocean

Supertyphoon Yuri began development approximately 1000 miles east of the Philippine Islands. At the time this photo...

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deploy check of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in OV-103's PLB
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deploy check of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in OV-103's PLB

STS031-71-095 (25 April 1990) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is suspended above Discovery's cargo bay some 332...

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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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