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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: Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean
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Jul 20, 2024

Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean

Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean in this photograph from the Indian Ocean as it...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Sam, Eastern Indian Ocean
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Jan 20, 1990

Tropical Storm Sam, Eastern Indian Ocean

STS032-80-036 (9-20 Jan. 1990) --- This oblique view of Tropical Storm Sam in the eastern Indian Ocean off the...

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NASA image: Internal Waves, Western Indian Ocean
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Dec 1, 1991

Internal Waves, Western Indian Ocean

STS044-79-077 (24 Nov.-1 Dec. 1991) --- This photograph, captured from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean
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Jan 13, 2019

Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean

iss058e002638 (Jan. 14, 2019) --- Australia's Shark Bay, the Indian Ocean and the elbow of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: Tropical Cyclone Glenda in the Indian Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Cyclone Glenda in the Indian Ocean

Tropical Cyclone Glenda took a five day tour of the Southern Indian Ocean in late February, 2015. The storm formed...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft above the Indian Ocean
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Jan 8, 2019

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft above the Indian Ocean

iss058e002592 (Jan. 9, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: Multi-layer Clouds Over the South Indian Ocean
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May 7, 2003

Multi-layer Clouds Over the South Indian Ocean

The complex structure and beauty of polar clouds are highlighted by these images acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft...

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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: The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean
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Jan 6, 2019

The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean

iss058e002241 (Jan. 7, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Kerguelen Island, south Indian Ocean
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Jul 11, 2002

Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Kerguelen Island, south Indian Ocean

These two images show exactly the same area, Kerguelen Island in the southern Indian Ocean. The image on the left...

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NASA image: A cloudy Indian Ocean southwest of Perth, Australia
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Mar 10, 2025

A cloudy Indian Ocean southwest of Perth, Australia

iss072e769023 (March 10, 2025) --- A cloudy Indian Ocean southwest of Perth, Australia, is pictured from the...

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NASA image: Green aurora dance above the Indian Ocean
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Aug 10, 2024

Green aurora dance above the Indian Ocean

iss071e570863 (Aug. 10, 2024) -- Green aurora burst throughout Earth's nighttime atmosphere as the International...

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NASA image: A Waxing Gibbous Moon Rises Over the Indian Ocean
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Jun 20, 2024

A Waxing Gibbous Moon Rises Over the Indian Ocean

iss071e206291 (June 20, 2024) -- A waxing gibbous moon rises over the Indian Ocean as the International Space...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship docked to the Prichal docking module
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Jul 18, 2024

The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship docked to the Prichal docking module

iss071e364343 (July 18, 2024) --- The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is pictured docked to the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms, Indian Ocean
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Dec 10, 1990

Thunderstorms, Indian Ocean

STS035-607-024 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- This is one of 25 visuals used by the STS-35 crew at its Dec. 20, 1990...

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NASA image: Perth, Australia, on the island continent's Indian Ocean coast
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Jul 14, 2025

Perth, Australia, on the island continent's Indian Ocean coast

iss073e0285020 (July 14, 2025) --- Perth, Australia, with a population of about 2.3 million on the island...

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NASA image: Western Australia's silhouetted coastline on the coast of the Indian Ocean
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Nov 5, 2024

Western Australia's silhouetted coastline on the coast of the Indian Ocean

iss072e145182 (Nov. 5, 2024) --- Western Australia's silhouetted coastline contrasts with the sun's golden-hued...

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NASA image: Clouds streak across the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station
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Jul 16, 2025

Clouds streak across the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station

iss073e0379986 (July 16, 2025) --- In this long duration photograph taken from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean
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Jun 12, 2025

The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean

iss073e0247726 (June 12, 2025) --- The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean in this photograph...

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NASA image: The Sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy Indian Ocean
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May 17, 2025

The Sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy Indian Ocean

iss073e0107413 (May 17, 2025) --- The Sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy Indian Ocean in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: Cloud vortices
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Nov 2, 2015

Cloud vortices

Cloud vortices off Heard Island, south Indian Ocean. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm with Dextre above the Indian Ocean
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Sep 1, 2025

The Canadarm2 robotic arm with Dextre above the Indian Ocean

iss073e0695491 (Sept. 1, 2025) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with Dextre, its fine-tuned robotic hand attached, is...

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NASA image: A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean
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Jul 22, 2025

A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean

iss073e0384743 (July 22, 2025) --- A wispy aurora spikes across the Indian Ocean with a set of the International...

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NASA image: French Overseas Terrritory of Mayotte, Indian Ocean
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Jan 6, 2025

French Overseas Terrritory of Mayotte, Indian Ocean

Mayotte is a volcanic island in the Comoros archipelago between the eastern coast of Africa and the northern tip of...

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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.
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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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