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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.

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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 aurora australis glows above the Indian Ocean
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Apr 3, 2026

The aurora australis glows above the Indian Ocean

iss074e0436787 (April 3, 2026) --- This view from a window aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft shows the aurora...

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NASA image: An aurora streams across Earth's horizon
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Jun 13, 2025

An aurora streams across Earth's horizon

iss073e0293986 (June 13, 2025) --- An aurora streams across Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of Aurora Borealis, an orbital sunrise and...

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NASA image: The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Number 1
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Mar 18, 2009

The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Number 1

A countdown of the top 5 solar discoveries from the Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum. These include the...

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NASA image: A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface
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Nov 15, 2024

A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface

iss072e188141 (Nov. 15, 2024) --- A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface as the International...

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NASA image: A red and green aurora borealis above Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence
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Jan 4, 2025

A red and green aurora borealis above Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence

iss072e451060 (Jan. 4, 2025) --- A red and green aurora borealis shimmers in this photograph from the International...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis taken from the shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 2, 1997

Aurora Australis taken from the shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-365-006 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- A 35mm camera with a time exposure was used to record this image of the...

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NASA image: The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean
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Jun 12, 2025

The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean

iss073e0247726 (June 12, 2025) --- The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean in this photograph...

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NASA image: Streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow
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Nov 9, 2024

Streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e147691 (Nov. 9, 2024) --- Star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow highlight this long-duration...

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NASA image: A red and green aurora shimmers brightly above Ontario, Canada
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Jan 4, 2025

A red and green aurora shimmers brightly above Ontario, Canada

iss072e451023 (Jan. 4, 2025) --- A red and green aurora shimmers brightly above Ontario, Canada, near James Bay in...

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NASA image: A vibrant green and red aurora shimmers above New Zealand
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Aug 11, 2024

A vibrant green and red aurora shimmers above New Zealand

iss071e560367 (Aug. 11, 2024) -- A vibrant green and red aurora shimmers through orbital nighttime as the...

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NASA image: Earth observation of an aurora taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Oct 1, 2001

Earth observation of an aurora taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-6130 (2 October 2001) --- One of the Expedition Three crew members captured this image of the Aurora...

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NASA image: Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis
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Mar 12, 2025

Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis

iss072e820937 (March 12, 2025) --- Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis...

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NASA image: A diffuse aurora glows above Earth's horizon over Canada
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Sep 2, 2025

A diffuse aurora glows above Earth's horizon over Canada

iss073e0780439 (Sept. 2, 2025) --- A diffuse aurora glows above Earth's horizon over Canada as its red and green...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis  view taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 17, 2011

Aurora Australis view taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-008433 (17 Sept. 2011) --- This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: A vivid red and green aurora crowns Earth’s horizon
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Jul 28, 2025

A vivid red and green aurora crowns Earth’s horizon

iss073e0420541 (July 28, 2025) --- A vivid red and green aurora crowns Earth’s horizon over the southern Indian...

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NASA image: Aurora Astralis taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 3, 2003

Aurora Astralis taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-06083 (3 June 2003) --- This view featuring the Aurora Australis or “southern lights” was...

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NASA image: The aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon
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Jun 13, 2025

The aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon

iss073e0608785 (June 13, 2025) --- The aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon in this long duration...

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NASA image: Aurora Astralis taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 3, 2003

Aurora Astralis taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-06077 (3 June 2003) --- This view featuring the Aurora Australis or “southern lights” was...

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NASA image: The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow
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Jun 13, 2025

The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow

iss073e0608751 (June 13, 2025) --- The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow in...

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NASA image: A wispy, multi-colored aurora created by a geomagnetic storm
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Jan 19, 2026

A wispy, multi-colored aurora created by a geomagnetic storm

iss074e0150531 (Jan. 19, 2026) --- A wispy, multi-colored aurora—created by a geomagnetic storm and producing rare...

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NASA image: A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean
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Jul 22, 2025

A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean

iss073e0384743 (July 22, 2025) --- A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean with a set of the International...

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NASA image: The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon
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Apr 12, 2026

The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon

iss074e0504006 (April 12, 2026) --- The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon and fades into the airglow as...

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NASA image: A wispy aurora caps Earth's horizon as an orbital sunrise illuminates the atmosphere
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Sep 6, 2025

A wispy aurora caps Earth's horizon as an orbital sunrise illuminates the atmosphere

iss073e0761799 (Sept. 6, 2025) --- A wispy aurora caps Earth's horizon as an orbital sunrise begins illuminating the...

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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.
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