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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: Snow in the Middle East
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Dec 8, 2017

Snow in the Middle East

This image from the Aqua satellite's MODIS instrument taken at 11:10 UTC on December 16, 2013 shows areas of snow in...

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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: Black Marble - Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
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Dec 8, 2017

Black Marble - Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

NASA image acquired April 18 - October 23, 2012 This new image of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East at night is a...

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NASA image: The northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba is surrounded by the borders of four Middle East nations
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Dec 26, 2024

The northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba is surrounded by the borders of four Middle East nations

iss072e404443 (Dec. 26, 2024) --- The northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba is surrounded by the borders of four Middle...

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NASA image: Sinai Peninsula, Middle East as seen from STS-66 orbiter Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Sinai Peninsula, Middle East as seen from STS-66 orbiter Atlantis

A high oblique view of the Middle East centered at approximately 28.0 degrees north and 34.0 degrees east. Portions...

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NASA image: Cumulative Total Middle East/North Africa Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15
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Dec 8, 2015

Cumulative Total Middle East/North Africa Freshwater Losses as Seen by NASA GRACE, 2002-15

Cumulative total freshwater losses in North Africa and the Middle East from 2002 to 2015 (in inches) observed by...

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NASA image: MISR Views the Middle East
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Oct 4, 2000

MISR Views the Middle East

This image from NASA Terra satellite in August, 2000, shows the northern tip of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Suez and...

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NASA image: Remains
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Mar 10, 2006

Remains

image shows a variety of textures observed on a south middle-latitude plain east-southeast of Hellas Planitia. Dark...

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NASA image: Martian Graffiti
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Mar 9, 2006

Martian Graffiti

This image shows a variety of textures observed on a south middle-latitude plain east-southeast of Hellas Planitia....

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NASA image: Echus Chasma
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Jan 23, 2012

Echus Chasma

Echus Chasma forms the boundary between the Tharsis volcanoes to the west and Lunae Planum to the east. This region...

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NASA image: Elevated Dust over the Middle East
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Jun 9, 2004

Elevated Dust over the Middle East

Clear skies on April 11, 2004 top panels contrast strongly with the dust storm that swept across Iraq and Saudi...

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NASA image: iss042e031216
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Dec 8, 2014

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NASA image: iss042e031203
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Dec 8, 2014

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GMT342_23_09_Terry Virts_aurora london paris middle east night_CB_123

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NASA image: iss042e031242
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Dec 8, 2014

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Measures Surface Dust in North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Measures Surface Dust in North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia

This image shows locations in parts of North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia observed by NASA's...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Cairo
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Cairo

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Istanbul
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Istanbul

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Skylab 3,Earth view,Middle East
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May 20, 2008

Skylab 3,Earth view,Middle East

SL3-115-1917 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3 Earth view of the United Arab Republic (UAR), Nile Delta, Cairo,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedtion 38 crewmember
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Nov 12, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedtion 38 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember. Crewmember indicates Middle East man-made Islands. Image was...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 21, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 27, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 9, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 13, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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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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