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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: SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia
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Jul 19, 2021

SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia

NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, takes off from its base of operations at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia
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Jul 19, 2021

SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia

NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, takes off from its base of operations at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia
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Jul 19, 2021

SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia

NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, takes off from its base of operations at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia
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Jul 19, 2021

SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia

NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, takes off from its base of operations at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia
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Jul 19, 2021

SOFIA deployment to French Polynesia

NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, takes off from its base of operations at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia
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Dec 8, 2017

Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia

The islands and coral atolls of French Polynesia, located in the southern Pacific Ocean, epitomize the idea of...

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NASA image: Where on Earth...? MISR Mystery Image Quiz 16:<br .>Maldives in the Indian Ocean and Tuamotu, French Polynesia
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Nov 19, 2003

Where on Earth...? MISR Mystery Image Quiz 16:<br .>Maldives in the Indian Ocean and Tuamotu, French Polynesia

Maldives in the Indian Ocean and Tuamotu, French Polynesia is shown in this MISR Mystery Quiz #16 captured by NASA...

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NASA image: iss068e043869
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Jan 30, 2023

iss068e043869

iss068e043869 (Jan. 30, 2023) --- The uninhabited atolls of (from left) Vahanga, Tenarungo, and Tenanaro, which are...

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NASA image: iss068e043864
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Jan 30, 2023

iss068e043864

iss068e043864 (Jan. 30, 2023) --- The uninhabited atolls of (from left) Maturei Vavao, Vahanga, Tenarungo, and...

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NASA image: The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere
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Jan 16, 2026

The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere

iss074e0089802 (Jan. 16, 2026) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 4, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-007404 (4 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station on...

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NASA image: Earth observation
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Sep 4, 2014

Earth observation

ISS040-E-129950 (4 Sept. 2014) --- In this photograph. taken by one of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: Serene image of the Moon glinting off the Southern Pacific Ocean
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Oct 25, 2025

Serene image of the Moon glinting off the Southern Pacific Ocean

iss073e0982346 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- This serene image of the Moon (upper right) glinting off the Southern Pacific...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module
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Apr 26, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module

iss073e0002705 (April 26, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module as the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 28, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS037-E-022125 (28 Oct. 2013) --- The interesting color contrasts of the water surrounding the atolls of Pinaki...

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NASA image: Earth observations of Bora-Bora's coral reefs taken during STS-93 mission
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Jul 25, 1999

Earth observations of Bora-Bora's coral reefs taken during STS-93 mission

STS093-717-066 (23-27 July 1999) --- The STS-93 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia took this picture...

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NASA image: Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea, French Polynesia, Landsat and SIR-C Images   Compared to SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Jan 6, 2005

Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea, French Polynesia, Landsat and SIR-C Images Compared to SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height

Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea top to bottom are Polynesian Islands about 220 kilometers 135 miles west-northwest of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 27, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-024351 (27 Jan. 2009) --- Tetiaroa Island in French Polynesia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 5, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-024622 (5 Jan. 2013) --- Polar mesospheric clouds over the South Pacific Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Aug 13, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-011914 (13 Aug. 2010) --- Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean is featured in this...

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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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