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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: Two-Orbit Time Lapse Earth Observation taken with a Fisheye Lens
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Oct 6, 2018

Two-Orbit Time Lapse Earth Observation taken with a Fisheye Lens

iss057e000244 (Oct. 6, 2018) --- A image captured from a time-lapse imagery sequence shows north Africa and the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation during STS-113
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Dec 7, 2002

Earth Observation during STS-113

STS113-332-035 (14 December 2002) --- The STS-113 crewmembers used a 35mm still camera to record this image of Mt....

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009262 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: The city lights of Italy sparkle from Naples to Genoa
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Dec 26, 2025

The city lights of Italy sparkle from Naples to Genoa

iss074e0079747 (Dec. 26, 2025) --- The city lights of Italy sparkle from Naples to Genoa along the western coast and...

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NASA image: iss012e21351
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Mar 29, 2006

iss012e21351

ISS012-E-21351 (29 Mar. 2006) --- The shadow of the moon falls on Earth as seen from the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation during STS-113
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Dec 3, 2002

Earth Observation during STS-113

STS113-348-012 (3 December 2002) --- The STS-113 crewmembers used a 35mm still camera to record this image of a mid...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Apr 8, 2010

Earth Observations

S131-E-008457 (8 April 2010) --- With the European Space Agency's Columbus module in the foreground, one of the...

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NASA image: iss067e302248
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Aug 31, 2022

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iss067e302248 (Aug. 31, 2022) --- This night time photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 261...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009308 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: The city lights of Tunis, the capital of the north African nation of Tunisia
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May 17, 2025

The city lights of Tunis, the capital of the north African nation of Tunisia

iss073e0078538 (May 17, 2025) --- The city lights of Tunis, the capital of the north African nation of Tunisia with...

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NASA image: The Strait of Gibraltar
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Jul 30, 2024

The Strait of Gibraltar

iss071e414110 (July 30, 2024) -- The Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco (left) and Spain (right) while connecting...

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NASA image: iss069e053975
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Aug 4, 2023

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iss069e053975 (Aug. 4, 2023) --- The sun's glint and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea stand in stark...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009309 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 29, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-025994 (29 July 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss056e127068
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Aug 6, 2018

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iss056e127068 (Aug. 6, 2018) --- The International Space Station was orbiting off the coast of Portugal when an...

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NASA image: iss061e070168
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Dec 8, 2019

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iss061e070168 (Dec. 8, 2019) --- This view from the cupola, the International Space Station's "window to the world,"...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Feb 25, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-112823 (25 Feb. 2012) --- This nighttime image photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard...

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NASA image: Gulf of Antalya, Southern Turkish Coastline
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Oct 13, 1984

Gulf of Antalya, Southern Turkish Coastline

41G-120-053 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- Turkey and a portion of the Mediterranean Sea, with the city of Antalya visible,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-115 crewmember
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Sep 19, 2006

Earth Observations taken by STS-115 crewmember

S115-E-07595 (19 Sept. 2006) --- A crewmember aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis recorded this digital still image of...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis taken from the ISS
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Nov 25, 2009

View of Atlantis taken from the ISS

ISS021-E-032924 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Seen over the Mediterranean Sea, near the Algerian coast, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: View of the expended S-IVB second stage of Skylab 3 space vehicle
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Jul 31, 1973

View of the expended S-IVB second stage of Skylab 3 space vehicle

SL3-114-1625 (July-September 1973) --- An excellent view of the expended S-IVB second stage of the Skylab 3/Saturn...

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NASA image: A green and red aurora streams across Earth’s horizon above Europe
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Jan 19, 2026

A green and red aurora streams across Earth’s horizon above Europe

iss074e0150285 (Jan. 19, 2026) --- A green and red aurora streams across Earth’s horizon above the city lights of...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 23, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-105768 (23 Aug. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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Jun 4, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-095276 (4 June 2012) --- Much of the Middle East is seen in this night time image photographed by one of...

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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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