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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 green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky
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Sep 27, 2025

A green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky

iss073e0831259 (Sept. 27, 2025) --- A green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky and above Earth's...

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NASA image: View of the Skylab space station cluster photographed against black sky
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Jul 28, 1973

View of the Skylab space station cluster photographed against black sky

A close-up view of the Skylab space station cluster photographed against a black sky background from the Skylab 3...

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NASA image: One of NASA's two modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is silhouetted against the morning sky at sunrise on the ramp at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 28, 2006

One of NASA's two modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is silhouetted against the morning sky at sunrise on the ramp at Edwards Air Force Base

One of NASA's two modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is silhouetted against the morning sky at sunrise on...

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NASA image: NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy is silhouetted against the sky as it soars on its second check flight near Waco, Texas on May 10, 2007
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May 10, 2007

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy is silhouetted against the sky as it soars on its second check flight near Waco, Texas on May 10, 2007

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy is silhouetted against the sky as it soars on its second...

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NASA image: With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on its final turbulence measurement research flight.
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Sep 14, 2005

With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on its final turbulence measurement research flight.

With its sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus solar wing soars under a blue sky on its...

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NASA image: The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the Pacific sky during the boost phase
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Nov 16, 2004

The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the Pacific sky during the boost phase

The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3452
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Aug 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building is the lynchpin of Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Zodiacal Light
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Mar 9, 2021

Zodiacal Light

This photo shows the zodiacal light as it appeared on March 1, 2021, in Skull Valley, Utah. The Pleiades star...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3458
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Aug 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A “supermoon” is partially obscured by the clouds over Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3455
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Aug 10, 2014

KSC-2014-3455

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A “supermoon” begins to rise through the clouds near the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Dec 21, 1972

Skylab

Hans F. Wuenscher, assistant director for Advanced Space Projects Engineering Laboratory at Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Io Sodium Cloud Clear Filter and Green-Yellow Filter with Intensity Contours
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Dec 18, 1997

Io Sodium Cloud Clear Filter and Green-Yellow Filter with Intensity Contours

This picture contains two images of Jupiter moon Io and its surrounding sky. This image was taken by NASA Galileo...

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NASA image: Polarization of the Cosmic Microwave Background
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Feb 5, 2015

Polarization of the Cosmic Microwave Background

A visualization of the polarization of the Cosmic Microwave Background, or CMB, as detected by ESA Planck satellite...

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NASA image: Moons in the Night
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Apr 16, 2007

Moons in the Night

Sunlight makes visible the faint band called the E ring as two moons meet in the sky

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NASA image: Planck First Glimpse at the Universe
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Sep 17, 2009

Planck First Glimpse at the Universe

One of Planck first images is shown as a strip superimposed over a two dimensional projection of the whole sky as...

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NASA image: Io Sodium Cloud On-Chip Format Clear and Green-Yellow Filters Superimposed
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Dec 18, 1997

Io Sodium Cloud On-Chip Format Clear and Green-Yellow Filters Superimposed

This image from NASA Galileo spacecraft is of Jupiter moon Io and its surrounding sky is shown in false color.

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NASA image: Unmasking a Hidden Glow
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Oct 24, 2012

Unmasking a Hidden Glow

The image on the left shows a portion of our sky, called the Boötes field, in infrared light, while the image...

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NASA image: Curiosity Mars Rover First Image of Earth and Earth Moon
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Feb 6, 2014

Curiosity Mars Rover First Image of Earth and Earth Moon

The two bodies in this portion of an evening-sky view by NASA Mars rover Curiosity are Earth and Earth moon. The...

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NASA image: Stars fill the sky above a serene, blue-green airglow blanketing Earth's horizon
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Sep 27, 2025

Stars fill the sky above a serene, blue-green airglow blanketing Earth's horizon

iss073e0830977 (Sept. 27, 2025) --- Stars fill the sky above a serene, blue-green airglow blanketing Earth's horizon...

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NASA image: Soviet Soyuz spacecraft contrasted against a black-sky background
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Jul 17, 1975

Soviet Soyuz spacecraft contrasted against a black-sky background

AST-02-096 (18 July 1975) --- This scene photograph from a rendezvous window of the American Apollo spacecraft in...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe using Sky-genie during emergency egress training
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe using Sky-genie during emergency egress training

S86-25183 (for release January 1986) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L payload specialist representing the...

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NASA image: What's Up: May 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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May 1, 2020

What's Up: May 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What astronomy highlights can you see in the sky in May 2020? Finding yourself longing for open spaces? With so many...

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NASA image: What's Up: March 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Mar 1, 2020

What's Up: March 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Looking for astronomy highlights for March 2020? This month, early risers enjoy a planetary grouping of Mars,...

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NASA image: Earth Sky
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Dec 16, 1965

Earth Sky

S65-63282 (16 Dec. 1965) --- Area of Indian Ocean, just east of the island of Madagascar, as seen from the Gemini-6...

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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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