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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: Icy Moonlight
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Jan 29, 2008

Icy Moonlight

Icy Moonlight

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NASA image: NASA Measures ‘Moonlight’ to Improve Earth Observations
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Apr 29, 2025

NASA Measures ‘Moonlight’ to Improve Earth Observations

In March 2025, NASA pilots took the agency’s ER-2 science aircraft on a series of night flights over NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Moonlight Mission Improves Space Sensors
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Feb 3, 2026

NASA ER-2 Moonlight Mission Improves Space Sensors

NASA’s ER-2 high-altitude aircraft prepares for a night flight with the Airborne Lunar Spectral Irradiance...

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NASA image: Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays
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Apr 23, 2025

Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays

iss073e0039722 (April 23, 2025) --- Moonlight casts a silvery light on a set of the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: Moonlight casts a blue light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays
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Apr 23, 2025

Moonlight casts a blue light on a set of the space station's main solar arrays and rollout solar arrays

iss073e0041283 (April 23, 2025) --- Moonlight casts a blue light on a set of the International Space Station's main...

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Dec 19, 2018

Juno Images Jupiter's Dark Side

Juno's Radiation Monitoring Investigation used the Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) star camera to collect this...

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NASA image: STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit
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Apr 10, 1994

STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit

STS059-50-011 (9-20 April 94) --- A greenish appearing aurora forms the backdrop for this 35mm scene of the Earth...

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NASA image: City lights from Tokyo to Osaka and Hiroshima
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Sep 15, 2025

City lights from Tokyo to Osaka and Hiroshima

iss073e0842595 (Sept. 15, 2025) --- City lights from Tokyo (center) to Osaka and Hiroshima (top left) illuminate...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2024

What's Up: December 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2024? This month, enjoy dazzling views of Venus as the "Evening...

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NASA image: Dark Side Courtesy of Jupiter's Moon
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Dec 19, 2018

Dark Side Courtesy of Jupiter's Moon

Juno's Radiation Monitoring Investigation used the Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) star camera to collect this high...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember.
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Oct 6, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember.

ISS041-E-067595 (6 Oct. 2014) --- This moonlit panorama was shot recently with a wide-angle lens by an Expedition 41...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Oct 15, 2011

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-031157 (15 Oct. 2011) --- One of the Expedition 29 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis, Spiked and Sinuous Red and Green Airglow
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May 6, 1991

Aurora Australis, Spiked and Sinuous Red and Green Airglow

STS039-377-013 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Moonlight saturates the high speed film used for auroral photography. Moon...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Oct 15, 2011

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-031143 (15 Oct. 2011) --- One of the Expedition 29 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: What's Up: May 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 30, 2026

What's Up: May 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower brings shooting stars before dawn, the Moon meets brilliant Venus after sunset, and...

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NASA image: City Lights Illuminate the Nile
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights Illuminate the Nile

NASA image acquired October 13, 2012 The Nile River Valley and Delta comprise less than 5 percent of Egypt’s land...

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NASA image: City Lights Illuminate the Nile
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights Illuminate the Nile

NASA image acquired October 13, 2012 The Nile River Valley and Delta comprise less than 5 percent of Egypt’s land...

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NASA image: Marine Layer Clouds off the California Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

Marine Layer Clouds off the California Coast

NASA image acquired September 27, 2012 On September 27, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 42 crew
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Feb 11, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 42 crew

ISS042E241898 (02/11/2015) --- Texas and the Gulf Coast at night as seen by the International Space Stations Earth...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 28, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-035548 (28 Jan. 2013) --- A nighttime view of the Reno, Nevada metropolitan area is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth From the Perspective of Artemis II
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Apr 3, 2026

Earth From the Perspective of Artemis II

art002e000192 (April 3, 2026) - This nighttime picture of Earth was taken on April 2, 2026, by an Artemis II crew...

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NASA image: Moon Phases Over the Persian Gulf
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Dec 8, 2017

Moon Phases Over the Persian Gulf

NASA images acquired October 15, 2012 The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP...

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NASA image: Lightning Flashes and Gravity Waves in Tropical Cyclone Mahasen
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Dec 8, 2017

Lightning Flashes and Gravity Waves in Tropical Cyclone Mahasen

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen is moving north through the Indian Ocean along a track that places landfall along the...

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NASA image: Hurricane Isaac by Night [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Isaac by Night [annotated]

NASA image acquired August 29, 2012 1:57 a.m EDT Hurricane Isaac lit up by moonlight as it spins over the city 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.
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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