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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: Lilongwe, Malawi
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Aug 10, 2016

Lilongwe, Malawi

Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi. Like many cities in Africa, it has seen phenomenal growth in the last 50...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 2, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-009160 (2 April 2014) --- This nighttime view featuring the aurora borealis, the moon and Moscow was...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jun 28, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission

STS078-760-010 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- As photographed with color infrared film by the crew of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Urbanization: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Oct 22, 2001

Urbanization: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, the national capital of Saudi Arabia, is shown in 1972, 1990 and 2000. Its population grew in these years...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jul 2, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission

STS078-742-051 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- One of the crew members aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in Earth-orbit...

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NASA image: Nanjing, China City Walls
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Oct 4, 2018

Nanjing, China City Walls

The largest city wall in the world is in Nanjing, China. It was built between 1366 and 1386 by the Ming Dynasty...

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NASA image: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, pictured at approximately 1:33 a.m. local time
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May 19, 2025

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, pictured at approximately 1:33 a.m. local time

iss073e0120353 (May 19, 2025) --- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Sooner State's capital and largest city with a...

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NASA image: iss069e000819
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Apr 4, 2023

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iss069e000819 (April 4, 2023) --- The Faiyum Oasis (upper left) in Egypt, immediately west of the Nile river and...

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NASA image: iss064e023038
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Jan 14, 2021

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iss064e023038 (Jan. 14, 2021) --- The brightly-lit west coast of the mountainous island nation of Taiwan is pictured...

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NASA image: iss069e032988
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Jul 18, 2023

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iss069e032988 (July 18, 2023) --- The city light's of the port capital of Muscat, Oman, including the coastal...

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NASA image: iss061e120106
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Jan 4, 2020

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iss061e120106 (Jan. 4, 2020) --- The lights of South Korean cities and fishing boats on the Sea of Japan and the...

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NASA image: AUTHOR MARGOT LEE SHETTERLY SPEAKS AT MSFC WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
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Mar 7, 2017

AUTHOR MARGOT LEE SHETTERLY SPEAKS AT MSFC WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

DIANE CAIN, STANDING NEAR CENTER, OF NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER'S OFFICE OF HUMAN CAPITAL, SPEAKS TO AN...

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NASA image: iss070e030605
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Nov 20, 2023

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iss070e030605 (Nov. 20, 2023) --- The Congo River encircles the island of Mbamu and splits two cities, both capitals...

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NASA image: The well-lit city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Jan 2, 2025

The well-lit city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

iss072e447461 (Jan. 2, 2025) --- The well-lit island city and capital of United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi on the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Apr 22, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e001923 (April 22, 2021) --- Istanbul, Turkey, connects Europe and Asia and is split by the Golden Horn and...

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NASA image: iss071e488809
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Aug 14, 2024

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iss071e488809 (Aug. 14, 2024) --- Mexicali, the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California in the fertile...

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NASA image: iss070e060613
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Jan 9, 2024

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iss070e060613 )Jan. 9, 2024) --- Perth, the capital of Western Australia with a population of 2.2 million on the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 25, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-056011 (25 Feb. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: iss067e139457
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Jun 15, 2022

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iss067e139457 (June 15, 2022) --- As the Moon sets below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracts, or bends, its...

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NASA image: She's an Engineer
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Nov 5, 2016

She's an Engineer

Junior Girl Scouts from two locals conceils, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Girl Scouts of Nations Capital,...

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NASA image: The city lights of Harbin, China
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Dec 28, 2024

The city lights of Harbin, China

iss072e445027 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The city lights of Harbin, the capital of China's northernmost province of...

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NASA image: iss069e000843
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Apr 4, 2023

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iss069e000843 (April 4, 2023) --- The Dead Sea (at left), on the border between the Middle Eastern nations of Israel...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Apr 4, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-20656 (4 April 2004) --- This image featuring the Ukrainian city of Kiev on a reservoir on the Dnepr River...

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NASA image: Seoul, South Korea, pictured at night from the International Space Station
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Apr 24, 2025

Seoul, South Korea, pictured at night from the International Space Station

iss073e0003716 (April 24, 2025) --- Seoul, South Korea, the capital of the nation on the southern half of the Korean...

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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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