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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: Sunrise, Earth Limb
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Nov 1, 1992

Sunrise, Earth Limb

STS052-23-022 (22 Oct.-1 Nov. 1992) --- As the Space Shuttle Columbia orbited Earth in an easterly direction over...

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NASA image: STS-67 sunset and earth limb view
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Mar 17, 1995

STS-67 sunset and earth limb view

STS067-709-007 (2-18 March 1995) --- This shot, taken just after sunset, shows several distinct layers of gases in...

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NASA image: View of the Earth's limb with an aurora
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Jan 18, 2019

View of the Earth's limb with an aurora

iss058e005282 (Jan. 19, 2019) --- A portion of the International Space Station's solar arrays caps this nighttime...

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NASA image: STS-32 view of the moon setting over the Earth's limb
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 view of the moon setting over the Earth's limb

STS-32 crew took this view of the moon setting over the Earth's limb. Near the center is a semi-vortex in the clouds...

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NASA image: Earth's limb and cloud silhouette in Southern Hemisphere
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Jul 20, 1975

Earth's limb and cloud silhouette in Southern Hemisphere

AST-27-2339 (20 July 1975) --- The Earth’s limb at sunrise and cloud silhouettes in the Southern Hemisphere, as...

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NASA image: Earth's limb at sunrise as seen from the Gemini 9-A spacecraft
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Jun 5, 1966

Earth's limb at sunrise as seen from the Gemini 9-A spacecraft

S66-38275 (3-6 June 1966) --- Earth's limb at sunrise as seen from the orbiting Gemini-9 spacecraft during its...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 20, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember. Earth limb is visible.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 12, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember. Earth limb is visible.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 20, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember. Earth limb is visible.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 20, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember. Earth limb is visible.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 20, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember. Earth limb is visible.

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NASA image: Earth limb at sunset
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Apr 4, 1983

Earth limb at sunset

STS006-46-617 (4-9 April 1983) --- This view of sunset over the Amazon Basin was photographed with a 35mm camera...

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NASA image: Earth limb at sunrise
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Nov 28, 1983

Earth limb at sunrise

STS009-11-675 (December 1983) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia passes into a brilliant sunrise scene during the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 7, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember. Earth limb is visible. One of a series of time lapse photos.

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 23, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember. Earth limb is visible. Image was released by astronaut on Twitter.

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NASA image: Earth limb taken by the Expedition Two crew
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Jun 2, 2001

Earth limb taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-7082 (2 June 2001) --- Earth's limb at sunset as photographed by one of the Expedition Two crew members...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - (EARTH SKY)(EARTH'S LIMB) - OUTER SPACE
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - (EARTH SKY)(EARTH'S LIMB) - OUTER SPACE

S66-25771 (16 March 1966) --- Earth's limb with cloud layers in silhouette, sunrise over Guam, as seen from the...

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NASA image: STS-43 Earth observation of a colorful sunrise
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Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 Earth observation of a colorful sunrise

STS-43 Earth observation taken aboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, captures the Earth's limb at sunrise with...

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NASA image: Earth limb taken by the Expedition Two crew
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Jun 2, 2001

Earth limb taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-7083 (2 June 2001) --- Earth's limb at sunset as photographed by one of the Expedition Two crew members...

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NASA image: Orbital Boom Sensor System with a cloudy Earth limb
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Jul 28, 2005

Orbital Boom Sensor System with a cloudy Earth limb

S114-E-5712 (28 July 2005) --- This view of the Orbital Boom Sensor System, backdropped by clouds and Earth’s...

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NASA image: STS-45 Earth observation of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights
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Apr 2, 1992

STS-45 Earth observation of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights

STS-45 Earth observation taken onboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, is of the Aurora Australis or Southern...

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NASA image: View of Moon over Earth limb taken by the Expedition 37 crew.
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Oct 19, 2013

View of Moon over Earth limb taken by the Expedition 37 crew.

Distant view of the Moon over Earth limb taken by the Expedition 37 crew aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Sunrise, Earth Limb, SW Pacific Ocean
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Sep 20, 1992

Sunrise, Earth Limb, SW Pacific Ocean

STS047-54-018 (12-20 Sept. 1992) --- The colors in this photograph provide insight into the relative density of the...

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NASA image: Florida, Empty Payload Bay and Earth Limb
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Aug 11, 1991

Florida, Empty Payload Bay and Earth Limb

STS043-83-082 (2-11 Aug 1991) --- Having bade farewell to its Tracking and Data Relay Satellite/IUS payload,...

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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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