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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: IFM N3 MCA Mass Spectrometer Remove and Replace
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Mar 20, 2020

IFM N3 MCA Mass Spectrometer Remove and Replace

iss062e103558 (March 20, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir works on the Major...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-002
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Oct 6, 2009

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NASA Conducts Airborne Science Aboard Zeppelin Airship: equipped with two imaging instruments enabling remote...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA’s ER-2 No.806 Returns to Flight

NASA’s ER-2 No. 806 returns to flying high-altitude on April 7, 2022, after three years of heavy maintenance. NASA...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 28, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-006161 (28 May 2011) --- Earth?s thin line of atmosphere and a starry sky just off the port wing of the...

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Aug 12, 2024

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jsc2023e054224 (Aug. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-10 Pilot Nichole Ayers conducts spacewalk training...

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NASA image: iss068e036496
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Dec 31, 2022

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iss068e038496 (Dec. 31, 2022) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise begin to illuminate the Earth's atmosphere...

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NASA image: iss060e008812
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Jul 15, 2019

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iss060e008812 (July 15, 2019) --- A portion of the International Space Station's main solar arrays drape the...

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NASA image: iss069e029100
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Jul 5, 2023

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iss069e029100 (July 5, 2023) --- The Moon begins setting below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracting, or...

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Jul 3, 2022

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iss067e173472 (July 3, 2022) --- A trash container is pictured on a trajectory away from the International Space...

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NASA image: Jupiter's South Temperate Belt
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Oct 28, 2021

Jupiter's South Temperate Belt

This JunoCam image of Jupiter's south temperate belt and Great Red Spot was taken on Dec. 30, 2020. Wide enough to...

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NASA image: iss059e119533
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Jun 21, 2019

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iss059e119533 (June 21, 2019) --- The atmospheric glow and a wispy aurora australis, also known as the "southern...

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NASA image: iss067e139458
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Jun 15, 2022

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iss067e139458 (June 15, 2022) --- As the Moon sets below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracts, or bends, its...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 8, 1993

Microgravity

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of Mission Specialist Michael Foale working in the Atmospheric...

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Jan 18, 2021

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iss064e024075 (Jan. 18, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above the North Atlantic...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA's Thomas Zurbuchen, AA for science mission directorate explains to Lesa Roe, acting deputy administrator, how...

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NASA image: The aurora australis glows above the Indian Ocean
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Apr 3, 2026

The aurora australis glows above the Indian Ocean

iss074e0436787 (April 3, 2026) --- This view from a window aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft shows the aurora...

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NASA image: A wispy aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean benaeth the Milky Way
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Apr 17, 2026

A wispy aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean benaeth the Milky Way

iss074e0491096 (April 17, 2026) --- A wispy aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean as the Milky Way protrudes...

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NASA image: Hurricane Florence as seen by NASA's AIRS Instrument
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Sep 12, 2018

Hurricane Florence as seen by NASA's AIRS Instrument

This image, taken at 1:35 pm local time on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS)...

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NASA image: California Coastal Flooding Captured in SWOT Data
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Mar 5, 2024

California Coastal Flooding Captured in SWOT Data

A series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in February 2024, with record amounts of rainfall and...

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NASA image: THEMIS Views Mars' Arsia Mons Volcano
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Jun 6, 2025

THEMIS Views Mars' Arsia Mons Volcano

NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter used its Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) to capture this view of Arsia...

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NASA image: EMIT Spots Methane Hotspots
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Oct 25, 2022

EMIT Spots Methane Hotspots

A plume of methane – a potent greenhouse gas about 80 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than...

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NASA image: Colorful Saturn, Getting Closer
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Jun 3, 2004

Colorful Saturn, Getting Closer

As Cassini coasts into the final month of its nearly seven-year trek, the serene majesty of its destination looms...

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NASA image: GOLD Resources: Video File
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Jan 24, 2018

GOLD Resources: Video File

The Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk, or GOLD, mission is designed to explore the nearest reaches of...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance worker Mike Hyatt (above) completes installation of a Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panel onto the leading edge of the wing of the orbiter Atlantis.  The gray carbon composite RCC panels have sufficient strength to withstand the aerodynamic forces experienced during launch and reentry, which can reach as high as 800 pounds per square foot. The operating range of RCC is from minus 250º F to about 3,000º F, the temperature produced by friction with the atmosphere during reentry.
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Sep 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance worker Mike Hyatt (above) completes installation of a Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panel onto the leading edge of the wing of the orbiter Atlantis. The gray carbon composite RCC panels have sufficient strength to withstand the aerodynamic forces experienced during launch and reentry, which can reach as high as 800 pounds per square foot. The operating range of RCC is from minus 250º F to about 3,000º F, the temperature produced by friction with the atmosphere during reentry.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance worker Mike Hyatt (above)...

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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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