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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: Southern Italy, Instrument Pointing Subsystem
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Aug 6, 1985

Southern Italy, Instrument Pointing Subsystem

51F-32-024 (29 July - 6 August 1985) --- Italy's “boot heel" surrounded by waters of the Ionian Sea/Golfo di...

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NASA image: The sun's glint beams off the Adriatic Sea contrasting with the "boot" of Italy
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Jun 5, 2025

The sun's glint beams off the Adriatic Sea contrasting with the "boot" of Italy

iss073e0254866 (June 5, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off the Adriatic Sea contrasting with the "boot" of Italy in...

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NASA image: Venice, Italy & the Alps from the Shuttle KidSat Camera
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Jan 22, 1997

Venice, Italy & the Alps from the Shuttle KidSat Camera

This image from NASA KidSat spans the region of Venetia from the city of Venice, Italy, on the coast of the Adriatic...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 18, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during night pass by an Expedition 37 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-028696 (3 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 9, 2009

Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-005501 (9 April 2009) --- Split Region in Croatia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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Nov 26, 2023

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iss070e030942 (Nov. 26, 2023) --- This nighttime view of southern Europe looks northwest to southeast from Milan,...

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NASA image: iss070e129495
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Mar 25, 2024

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iss070e129495 (March 25, 2024) --- The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship carrying NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos...

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NASA image: The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs
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Nov 2, 2025

The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs

iss073e1047143 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- The city lights of Bari, Italy, and its surrounding suburbs dot the nation's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 22, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-016629 (22 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: The boot of Italy well-defined by the nation's city lights
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Mar 22, 2025

The boot of Italy well-defined by the nation's city lights

iss072e904970 (March 22, 2025) --- The boot of Italy well-defined by the nation's city lights stands in contrast to...

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NASA image: Night Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Oct 28, 2010

Night Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-009840 (28 Oct. 2010) --- Parts of Europe and Africa are very easily recognizable in this night time image...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 31, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-027014 (31 July 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-074752 (25 Jan. 2012 ) --- This nighttime panorama of much of Europe was photographed by one of the...

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

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-074777 (25 Jan. 2012 ) --- This nighttime panorama of much of Europe was photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 18, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-020159 (18 Aug. 2012 ) --- This oblique, nighttime panorama of much of Europe was photographed by one of...

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

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-074783 (25 Jan. 2012 ) --- This nighttime panorama of much of Europe was photographed by one of the...

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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: Earth Observation
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Jul 29, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-026000 (29 July 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 23, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

ISS037-E-018864 (23 Oct. 2013) --- This night image of most of Italy and all of Sicily was photographed by one of...

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NASA image: Venice, Italy, is pictured from the International Space Station
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Apr 4, 2026

Venice, Italy, is pictured from the International Space Station

iss074e0437657 (April 4, 2026) --- Venice, Italy, a 1,600‑year‑old city with a metropolitan population of about...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 26, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-081344 (26 July 2014) --- Orbital Sciences' Cygnus cargo carrier craft, in the grasp of the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 9, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-019482 (9 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-78295 (6 Sept. 2006) --- Haze in the Po River Valley of Italy is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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