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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: 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-009323 (25 Nov.2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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Apr 14, 2016

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ISS047e057822 (04/14/2016) --- The Middle East is seen from 250 miles above in this photo from the International...

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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-009311 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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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-032926 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Seen over the Mediterranean Sea, the space shuttle Atlantis (STS-129) is featured...

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NASA image: A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth's horizon above southwestern Europe and North Africa
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Nov 28, 2025

A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth's horizon above southwestern Europe and North Africa

iss073e1198911 (Nov. 28, 2025) --- A red-yellow airglow blankets Earth's horizon as the city lights of southwestern...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition One crew
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Dec 28, 2000

Earth observations taken by the Expedition One crew

ISS001-E-5981 (28 December 2000) --- A near-vertical digital still image from the International Space Station (ISS)...

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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-009327 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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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-09954 (3 June 2004) --- Large internal waves in the Strait of Gibraltar are featured in this scene...

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NASA image: iss069e061413
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Aug 17, 2023

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iss069e061413 (August 17, 2023) -- What looks like a collection of fields painted pink is actually a variety of salt...

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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-009326 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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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-112822 (25 Feb. 2012) --- This nighttime image photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard...

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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-032920 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Seen over the Mediterranean Sea, near the Algerian coast, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: iss012e21343
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Mar 29, 2006

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ISS012-E-21343 (29 Mar. 2006) --- The shadow of the moon falls on Earth as seen from the International Space...

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NASA image: View of portion of Mediterranean Coast of Turkey and Syria
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Jul 20, 1975

View of portion of Mediterranean Coast of Turkey and Syria

AST-16-1268 (20 July 1975) --- A near vertical view of a portion of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey and Syria, as...

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NASA image: Bay of Naples, Italy
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Apr 14, 1981

Bay of Naples, Italy

STS001-13-442 (14 April 1981) --- This photograph showing much of Italy was taken with a handheld 70mm camera from...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 17, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-238-074 (9-20 April 1994) --- The Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Gibraltar, and Alboran Sea (the westernmost...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-723-054 (21 October 1995) --- Central Turkey dominates this north-looking panorama, with the long fingered...

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NASA image: Sinai peninsula taken by the STS-109 crew
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Mar 2, 2002

Sinai peninsula taken by the STS-109 crew

STS109-708-024 (1-12 March 2002) --- The astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Columbia took this 70mm picture...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-58
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Oct 20, 1993

Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-58

STS058-73-009 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- Atlantic water flowing with the tide through the Strait of Gibraltar into the...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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Oct 22, 2001

Strait of Gibraltar

This 34 by 59 km sub-scene, acquired on July 5, 2000, covers the eastern part of the Strait of Gibraltar, separating...

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NASA image: ASTER Gibraltar
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Gibraltar

The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from Morocco. This image, acquired on July 5, 2000, covers an area 34...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 28, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-732-089 (19-29 May 1996) --- This photograph encompasses an area comprising 99 percent of the Egyptian...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view of the Earth
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view of the Earth

AS10-34-5026 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 photograph of Earth taken from 100,000 miles away. Visible are many...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 23, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-036611 (23 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station on...

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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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