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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: NASA astronaut Suni Williams peers at the Earth below
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Mar 9, 2025

NASA astronaut Suni Williams peers at the Earth below

iss072e742802 (March 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Suni Williams peers at the Earth...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 3, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-018314 (3 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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Apr 15, 2019

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iss059e021289 (April 15, 2019) --- The International Space Station orbits 265 miles above the southern Indian Ocean...

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NASA image: A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon
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Jun 9, 2025

A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon

iss073e0246858 (June 9, 2025) --- A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon blanketing the...

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NASA image: iss068e075416
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Mar 16, 2023

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iss068e075416 (March 16, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss066e029018
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Oct 30, 2021

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iss066e029018 (Oct. 30, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above the Indian Ocean...

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Mar 15, 2022

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iss066e166153 (March 15, 2022) --- NASA astronaut Kayla Barron is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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NASA image: View of earth during return from moon taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

View of earth during return from moon taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS8-15-2561 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of Earth as photographed by the Apollo 8 astronauts on their return trip from...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Apr 17, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e001061 (April 17, 2021) --- An aurora is pictured streaming above the Earth from a window aboard the SpaceX...

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NASA image: Time lapse - Aurora Australis
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Jul 5, 2013

Time lapse - Aurora Australis

ISS040-E-040103 (5 July 2014) --- As the International Space Station was flying at an altitude of 226 nautical miles...

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NASA image: "Aurora Australis, Airglow, Terminator  view taken by the Expedition 29 crew"
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Sep 18, 2011

"Aurora Australis, Airglow, Terminator view taken by the Expedition 29 crew"

ISS029-E-007502 (18 Sept. 2011) --- This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EARTH SKY - OUTER SPACE
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Sep 14, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EARTH SKY - OUTER SPACE

S66-54548 (12-15 Sept. 1966) --- This photograph, taken during one of the 44 orbits the Gemini-11 crew made around...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 3, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-018315 (3 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft is pictured as auroras move through Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 7, 2024

The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft is pictured as auroras move through Earth's atmosphere

iss072e031823 (Oct. 7, 2024) -- Peering through the window of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft, NASA astronaut...

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May 14, 2024

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iss071e077638 (May 14, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise break through Earth's atmosphere highlighting...

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NASA image: iss065e051411
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May 23, 2021

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iss065e051411 (May 23, 2021) --- A starry sky, an atmospheric glow and the night lights of the island nation of...

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NASA image: Earth Observation - time lapse
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Jul 7, 2014

Earth Observation - time lapse

ISS040-E-050780 (7 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2
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Apr 20, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2

iss069e004683 (April 20, 2023) --- The Northrup Grumman Cygnus space freighter is pictured in the grip of the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Dec 6, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-731-009 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia astronauts photographed this Southern Hemisphere...

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NASA image: Stars fill the sky above a serene, blue-green airglow blanketing Earth's horizon
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Sep 27, 2025

Stars fill the sky above a serene, blue-green airglow blanketing Earth's horizon

iss073e0830977 (Sept. 27, 2025) --- Stars fill the sky above a serene, blue-green airglow blanketing Earth's horizon...

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NASA image: Auroras move through Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 7, 2024

Auroras move through Earth's atmosphere

iss072e032577 (Oct. 7, 2024) -- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft is pictured attached to the forward-facing port...

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NASA image: TL Aurora Night 500 mm lens
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Jul 7, 2014

TL Aurora Night 500 mm lens

ISS040-E-048027 (7 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Time lapse - Aurora Australis
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Jul 5, 2013

Time lapse - Aurora Australis

ISS040-E-040088 (5 July 2014) --- As the International Space Station was flying at an altitude of 226 nautical miles...

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Jun 8, 2019

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iss059e099150 (June 8, 2019) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 269 miles above the Indian Ocean...

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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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