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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: Nighttime View of Aurora Borealis
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Dec 8, 2017

Nighttime View of Aurora Borealis

This is a composite image of Suomi NPP VIIRS Day/Night Band images show the bright and complex signature of the...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center
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Nov 11, 2025

Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center

The faint glow of an aurora is seen over Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center
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Nov 11, 2025

Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center

The faint glow of an aurora is seen over Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center
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Nov 11, 2025

Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center

The faint glow of an aurora is seen over Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: The aurora borealis blankets the Earth
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Oct 30, 2024

The aurora borealis blankets the Earth

iss072e159172 (Oct. 30, 2024) --- The aurora borealis blankets the Earth in this photograph from the International...

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NASA image: The aurora borealis blankets the Earth
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Oct 30, 2024

The aurora borealis blankets the Earth

iss072e159516 (Oct. 30, 2024) --- The aurora borealis blankets the Earth in this photograph from the International...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Sep 1, 1992

Space Science

This photograph of aurora borealis, northern aurora, was taken during the Spacelab-J (SL-J) mission (STS-47). People...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Sep 1, 1992

Space Science

This photograph of aurora borealis, northern aurora, was taken during the Spacelab-J (SL-J) mission (STS-47). People...

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NASA image: The aurora borealis crowns Earth's horizon above Canada
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Mar 2, 2025

The aurora borealis crowns Earth's horizon above Canada

iss072e709711 (March 2, 2025) --- The aurora borealis crowns Earth's horizon with the city lights of Canada dotting...

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NASA image: A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface
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Nov 15, 2024

A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface

iss072e188141 (Nov. 15, 2024) --- A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface as the International...

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NASA image: A red and green aurora borealis above Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence
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Jan 4, 2025

A red and green aurora borealis above Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence

iss072e451060 (Jan. 4, 2025) --- A red and green aurora borealis shimmers in this photograph from the International...

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NASA image: Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis
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Mar 12, 2025

Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis

iss072e820937 (March 12, 2025) --- Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of the Aurora Borealis and city lights taken during Expedition Six
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Jan 18, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of the Aurora Borealis and city lights taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-18372 (January 2003) --- The Aurora Borealis or “northern lights” and the Manicouagan Impact...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis
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Mar 26, 2015

Aurora Borealis

ISS043e059141 (03/26/2015) --- Members of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station captured this contrasting...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis and city lights on the horizon  taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 29, 2011

Aurora Borealis and city lights on the horizon taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-012564 (29 Sept. 2011) --- The Midwestern United States at night with Aurora Borealis is featured in this...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis on Jupiter
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Dec 18, 1997

Aurora Borealis on Jupiter

This image, taken by NASA Galileo spacecraft, shows the darkside of Jupiter, the part not illuminated by sunlight....

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Sep 15, 2017

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While orbiting 216 nautical miles (400 km) above earth, astronauts and cosmonauts had this view of aurora borealis...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 44 crewmember
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Jul 13, 2015

Earth observations taken by Expedition 44 crewmember

ISS044E012986 (07/13/2015) --- This Night Earth Observation of an Aurora Borealis was captured by NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 2, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-009160 (2 April 2014) --- This nighttime view featuring the aurora borealis, the moon and Moscow was...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 3, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

iss030e119777 (3/3/2012) --- A view of the night earth taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) showing an...

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NASA image: iss053e023965
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Sep 15, 2017

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iss053e023965 (Sept. 15, 2017) --- The spectacular aurora borealis, or the “northern lights,” over Canada is sighted...

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NASA image: iss042e033478
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Dec 9, 2014

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ISS042E033478 (12/09/2014) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this aurora...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
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Jan 20, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew

ISS046e015599 (01/20/2016) --- A brilliant and vivid Aurora Borealis illuminates the Earth’s northern hemisphere on...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. View of Aurora Borealis, an orbital sunrise and...

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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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