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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: A yellow-green airglow blankets Earth as an orbital sunrise illuminates the planet
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Oct 13, 2025

A yellow-green airglow blankets Earth as an orbital sunrise illuminates the planet

iss073e0880390 (Oct. 13, 2025) --- This long-exposure photograph captures a yellow-green airglow blanketing Earth as...

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NASA image: Smartphone Photos From Orbit
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Dec 8, 2017

Smartphone Photos From Orbit

These images of Earth were reconstructed from photos taken by three smartphones in orbit, or "PhoneSats."...

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NASA image: A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth as the last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate the atmosphere
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Oct 26, 2025

A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth as the last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate the atmosphere

iss073e0982783 (Oct. 26, 2025) --- A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth as the last rays of an orbital sunset...

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NASA image: NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 2
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Aug 2, 2017

NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 2

On Nov. 20, 2017, the Dellingr CubeSat was deployed from the International Space Station and released into a...

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NASA image: NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 1
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Aug 2, 2017

NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 1

On Nov. 20, 2017, the Dellingr CubeSat was deployed from the International Space Station and released into a...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2675 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: A Growing Market at Gravity’s Edge
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Jul 25, 2020

NASA ScienceCasts: A Growing Market at Gravity’s Edge

The commercialization of low-Earth orbit is enabling a new market in space, while aiding NASA in its mission of...

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NASA image: STS-43 TDRS-E & IUS over the Pacific Ocean after deployment from OV-104's PLB
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 TDRS-E & IUS over the Pacific Ocean after deployment from OV-104's PLB

STS043-601-033 (2 Aug 1991) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-E), is seen almost as a silhouette in...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 26, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-708-089 (26 October 1995) --- As evidenced by this 70mm photograph from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Landsat sensors: pushbroom vs whiskbroom: Landsat 8
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Oct 31, 2017

Landsat sensors: pushbroom vs whiskbroom: Landsat 8

Landsat collects images in long narrow strips called “swaths.” Each swath is 185 kilometers (115 miles) wide and is...

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NASA image: Landsat sensors: push broom vs whisk broom: Landsat 7
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Oct 31, 2017

Landsat sensors: push broom vs whisk broom: Landsat 7

Landsat collects images in long narrow strips called “swaths.” Each swath is 185 kilometers (115 miles) wide and is...

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NASA image: Communicating with Curiosity Artist Concept
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Aug 4, 2012

Communicating with Curiosity Artist Concept

This frame from an artist animation shows how NASA Curiosity rover will communicate with Earth via two of NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Earth from Orbit 2013
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Apr 21, 2014

Earth from Orbit 2013

A highlight reel of some of the best images and data visualizations of the planet in 2013 from NASA and partner...

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NASA image: SWOT Orbiting Earth (Illustration)
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Orbiting Earth (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite with solar arrays fully deployed....

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NASA image: Artist concept of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) after STS-31 deployment
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Sep 21, 1988

Artist concept of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) after STS-31 deployment

Artist concept shows the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) placed in orbit above the Earth's distorting layer of...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Hurricane Emilia in the Eastern...

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NASA image: An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and blue hues
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May 5, 2026

An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and blue hues

iss074e0556645 (May 5, 2026) --- An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and...

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NASA image: A multi-hued orbital sunset revealing the tops of clouds fades above Earth's horizon
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May 4, 2026

A multi-hued orbital sunset revealing the tops of clouds fades above Earth's horizon

iss074e0556637 (May 4, 2026) --- A multi-hued orbital sunset revealing the tops of clouds fades above Earth's...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's open payload bay
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay

STS002-13-208 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This clear view of the aft section of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's open payload bay and the Canadian RMS
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay and the Canadian RMS

STS002-12-833 (13 Nov. 1981) --- Clouds over Earth and black sky form the background for this unique photograph from...

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NASA image: Star trails and city lights streak as the International Space Station orbits Earth
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Feb 21, 2026

Star trails and city lights streak as the International Space Station orbits Earth

iss074e0319988 (Feb. 19, 2026) --- Star trails and city lights streak by in this long-duration photograph—exposed...

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NASA image: VIew of Mission Control on first day of ASTP docking in Earth orbit
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Jul 15, 1975

VIew of Mission Control on first day of ASTP docking in Earth orbit

S75-28483 (15 July 1975) --- An overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center on...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2695 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: View of the Earth's limb with an aurora
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Jan 18, 2019

View of the Earth's limb with an aurora

iss058e005282 (Jan. 19, 2019) --- A portion of the International Space Station's solar arrays caps this nighttime...

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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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