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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.

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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: Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf coast
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Jul 23, 2024

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf coast

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf coast, is pictured from the International...

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NASA image: The well-lit city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Jan 2, 2025

The well-lit city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

iss072e447461 (Jan. 2, 2025) --- The well-lit island city and capital of United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi on the...

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NASA image: The United Arab Emirates' two most populous cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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Apr 30, 2025

The United Arab Emirates' two most populous cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi

iss073e0003324 (April 30, 2025) --- (From top to bottom) The United Arab Emirates' two most populous cities of Dubai...

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NASA image: Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, pictured at night
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May 22, 2025

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, pictured at night

iss073e0134580 (May 22, 2025) --- Abu Dhabi, the capital and second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates...

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Aug 21, 2023

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iss069e071346 (Aug. 21, 2023) --- Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is pictured from the...

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Feb 26, 2022

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iss066e153976 (Feb. 26, 2022) --- The city lights of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, are...

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NASA image: A series of islands on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates
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Jan 21, 2025

A series of islands on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates

iss072e518049 (Jan. 21, 2025) --- A series of islands on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates near its...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Apr 19, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e000773 (April 19, 2021) --- A manufacturing site on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates near...

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Sep 19, 2016

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iss049e007067 (09/19/2016) --- Night views of the Earth from the International Space Station. This image is the...

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NASA image: Night Earth Observations during Expedition 69
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Aug 26, 2023

Night Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e084252 (Aug. 26, 2023) --- Palm Jumeirah, the palm tree-shaped artificial island, is a highlight in the...

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May 5, 2020

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iss063e006718 (May 5, 2020) --- This nighttime image from the International Space Station shows the Persian Gulf...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-008307 (7 June 2014) --- One of the members of the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Al Jirab Island, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf
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May 6, 1991

Al Jirab Island, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf

STS039-71-088 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A handheld 70mm frame of the southern Persian Gulf area. The island in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi Talks with Abu Dhabi Students, Officials - June 7, 2023
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Jun 7, 2023

Expedition 69 Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi Talks with Abu Dhabi Students, Officials - June 7, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 flight engineer Sultan Alneyadi of UAE (United Arab Emirates)...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 11, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-016335 (11 Dec. 2013) --- A nighttime view of the United Arab Emirates is 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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