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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: Earth-orbiting HST, airglow over Earth's horizon, and crescent moon
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Dec 9, 1993

Earth-orbiting HST, airglow over Earth's horizon, and crescent moon

STS061-56-027 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- This scene, captured with a 35mm camera from inside the Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the U.S. Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Washington, DC. A...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Chopo Ma
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Chopo Ma

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1633
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Feb 10, 2013

KSC-2013-1633

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The sun rises over a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Landsat Data...

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NASA image: EDHC2
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Oct 5, 2016

EDHC2

ISS049e028944 (10/05/2016) ---The sun rises slowly spreading a golden glow over the Earth as the International Space...

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NASA image: iss072e186870
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Nov 13, 2024

iss072e186870

iss072e186870 (Nov. 13, 2024) -- A waxing gibbous moon rises over the blue glow of Earth's horizon as the...

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NASA image: Columbia Glacier, Alaska, 1986-2011
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Jul 23, 2012

Columbia Glacier, Alaska, 1986-2011

The Columbia Glacier in Alaska is one of many vanishing around the world. Glacier retreat is one of the most direct...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity in Artist Concept, Close-up
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Jun 2, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity in Artist Concept, Close-up

This artist concept features NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover. The mast, or rover head, rises to about...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1632
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Feb 10, 2013

KSC-2013-1632

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The sun rises over a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Landsat Data...

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NASA image: iss066e152100
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Feb 22, 2022

iss066e152100

iss066e152100 (Feb. 22, 2022) --- The sun rises above the horizon illuminating the Earth in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: Calbuco’s plume over Chile
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Apr 29, 2015

Calbuco’s plume over Chile

The natural color image below, acquired on April 25 by the Advanced Land Imager on NASA’s Earth Observing-1...

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NASA image: Moonrise
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May 25, 2021

Moonrise

A nearly full moon rises over National Harbor in Fort Washington, Maryland, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, as seen from...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
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Jan 24, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew

ISS046e022766 (01/24/2016) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly captured this sunrise over Earth and tweeted this message:...

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NASA image: STS-43 Earth observation of a colorful sunrise
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Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 Earth observation of a colorful sunrise

STS-43 Earth observation taken aboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, captures the Earth's limb at sunrise with...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the spire of St. Dominic Church, Monday, March 9, 2020, in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0730
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0730

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke rising from the smoldering brush on Kennedy Space Center illustrates the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1627
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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A rising sun paints the sky a blazing orange behind gathering clouds over the Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1634
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Feb 10, 2013

KSC-2013-1634

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The sun rises over a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Landsat Data...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-008174 (7 June 2014) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises, are featured in...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the U.S. Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Washington, DC. A...

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NASA image: View of sunrise taken by the Expedition 46 crew
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Feb 27, 2016

View of sunrise taken by the Expedition 46 crew

iss046e050011 (02/27/2016) --- The sun rises slowly on Feb 27, 2016 as the International Space Station continues its...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Carey Noll
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Carey Noll

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-059 (27 August 1985) --- The American Satellite Company (ASC) communications satellite rises from the cargo...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew
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Feb 10, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew

S130-E-006388 (9 Feb. 2010) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and rising sun are featured in this image...

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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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