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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: The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa
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Mar 29, 2026

The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa

iss074e0425752 (March 29, 2026) --- The Strait of Gibraltar separates the European nation of Spain (left) from the...

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NASA image: Nighttime image of Italy looks southward toward the Mediterranean
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May 2, 2026

Nighttime image of Italy looks southward toward the Mediterranean

iss074e0546701 (May 2, 2026) --- This nighttime image of Italy looks southward toward the Mediterranean Sea and is...

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NASA image: Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss071e417237 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: Eastern Egypt, Red Sea and Saudi Arabia
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Apr 29, 1990

Eastern Egypt, Red Sea and Saudi Arabia

STS031-79-015 (24-29 April 1990) --- The 330-plus nautical mile orbital altitude of the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs
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Nov 2, 2025

The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs

iss073e1047143 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs dot the nation's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 22, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-016629 (22 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Palermo, Italy—on the Sicilian coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea
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Nov 2, 2025

Palermo, Italy—on the Sicilian coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea

iss073e1047080 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- Palermo, Italy—a 2,700-year-old city on the Sicilian coast of the Tyrrhenian...

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NASA image: Night Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Oct 28, 2010

Night Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-009840 (28 Oct. 2010) --- Parts of Europe and Africa are very easily recognizable in this night time image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 27, 2023

Earth Observations

iss069e037776 (Aug. 8, 2023) --- This nighttime photograph shows the Mediterranean Sea ringed by the coastal city...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 31, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-030428 (31 Dec. 2011) --- This high oblique panorama shows Morocco and Spain as photographed by the...

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NASA image: iss071e256968
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Jun 30, 2024

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iss071e256968 (June 30, 2024) --- The night lights of civilization highlight the Nile River and dimly outline the...

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NASA image: Lake Tiberius in Israel and Syria taken from Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 19, 2000

Lake Tiberius in Israel and Syria taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-713-002 (19 September 2000) --- One of the STS-106 crew members on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis, 204...

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NASA image: ASTER Suez Canal
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Suez Canal

One of the most important waterways in the world, the Suez Canal runs north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Apr 16, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-21752 (16 April 2004) --- This image featuring Istanbul, Turkey was photographed by an Expedition 8...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60

STS060-88-070 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This view shows sunglint in the Strait of Gibralter. In this photograph a high...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Jun 30, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-44847 (30 June 2006) --- Ship traffic on the Suez Canal, Egypt is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EARTH SKY - OVERLAY - SINAI PENINSULA - POINTS OF INTEREST - OUTER SPACE
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Sep 14, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EARTH SKY - OVERLAY - SINAI PENINSULA - POINTS OF INTEREST - OUTER SPACE

S66-54893 (14 Sept. 1966) --- Near East area as seen from the orbiting Gemini-11 spacecraft during its 26th...

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NASA image: View of the ODS in the Atlantis payload bay prior to docking
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Sep 17, 1996

View of the ODS in the Atlantis payload bay prior to docking

STS079-824-081 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- In this 70mm frame from the space shuttle Atlantis, the Jordan River Valley...

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NASA image: GEMINI-7 - EARTH-SKY VIEW - MIDDLE-EAST AREA - OUTER SPACE
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Dec 8, 1965

GEMINI-7 - EARTH-SKY VIEW - MIDDLE-EAST AREA - OUTER SPACE

S65-63849 (8 Dec. 1965) --- The eastern Mediterranean area as seen from the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Sinai Peninsula, Middle East as seen from STS-66 orbiter Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Sinai Peninsula, Middle East as seen from STS-66 orbiter Atlantis

A high oblique view of the Middle East centered at approximately 28.0 degrees north and 34.0 degrees east. Portions...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 18, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-020159 (18 Aug. 2012 ) --- This oblique, nighttime panorama of much of Europe was photographed by one of...

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NASA image: Pyrenees Mtns., Spain
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Oct 22, 2001

Pyrenees Mtns., Spain

This ASTER image, acquired on August 1, 2000, covers an area of 57 by 29 km and covers part of the central Pyrenees...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9
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Jun 3, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-09952 (3 June 2004) --- Large internal waves in the Strait of Gibraltar are featured in this scene...

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NASA image: STS-129 MS2 Bresnik works on the Flight Deck
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Nov 25, 2009

STS-129 MS2 Bresnik works on the Flight Deck

S129-E-009177 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, is pictured onboard the space...

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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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