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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: Shadegan, Iran
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Nov 15, 2016

Shadegan, Iran

The town of Shadegan, Iran is northeast of where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers enter the Persian Gulf. It sits...

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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: 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: STS-35 Earth observation of the Persian Gulf area
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Earth observation of the Persian Gulf area

STS-35 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, is of the Persian Gulf area. Major cities...

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NASA image: The Persian Gulf and the Delta of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran
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Sep 4, 2008

The Persian Gulf and the Delta of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran

This image from NASA EarthKAM is of the northern end of the Persian Gulf and the broad delta complex of the Tigris,...

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NASA image: A series of islands on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates
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Jan 21, 2025

A series of islands on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates

iss072e518049 (Jan. 21, 2025) --- A series of islands on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates near its...

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NASA image: Persian Gulf are of Iran, Qeshm Island, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 12, 1968

Persian Gulf are of Iran, Qeshm Island, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS7-05-1615 (12 Oct. 1968) --- Persian Gulf coastal area of Iran, Qeshm Island, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft...

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NASA image: Artificial islands built on the Persian Gulf coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Jun 10, 2025

Artificial islands built on the Persian Gulf coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

iss073e0247372 (June 10, 2025) --- Artificial islands built on the Persian Gulf coast of Dubai, United Arab...

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NASA image: Kingdom of Bahrain
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Jan 22, 2014

Kingdom of Bahrain

This image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft is of the Kingdom of Bahrain, a small island country near the western...

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NASA image: Dubai, the United Arab Emirates' largest city on the Persian Gulf coast
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May 22, 2025

Dubai, the United Arab Emirates' largest city on the Persian Gulf coast

iss073e0134584 (May 22, 2025) --- Dubai, the United Arab Emirates' largest city with a population af 3.94 million on...

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NASA image: The Persian Gulf region is illuminated beneath a bright yellow-green airglow
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Oct 25, 2025

The Persian Gulf region is illuminated beneath a bright yellow-green airglow

iss073e0982720 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- The Persian Gulf region—from Oman to the United Arab Emirates, with Iran's...

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NASA image: Failaka Island, Kuwait
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Apr 4, 2013

Failaka Island, Kuwait

NASA Terra spacecraft captured Kuwait Failaka Island, located 50 km southeast of the spot where the Tigris and...

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NASA image: Al Jirab Island, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf
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May 6, 1991

Al Jirab Island, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf

STS039-71-088 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A handheld 70mm frame of the southern Persian Gulf area. The island in the...

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NASA image: iss042e070340
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Dec 25, 2014

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NASA image: iss067e169952
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Jul 1, 2022

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iss067e169952 (July 1, 2022) --- The Arvand Roud (center) is a river that separates the southern borders of Iraq and...

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NASA image: The city lights of Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait
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Jan 23, 2025

The city lights of Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait

iss072e519889 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- The city lights of Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait with a population of about 3...

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NASA image: iss064e046338
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Mar 24, 2021

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iss064e046338 (March 24, 2021) --- The strategically important shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz is pictured...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew.
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Mar 13, 2015

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew.

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 43 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss063e006714
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May 5, 2020

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iss063e006714 (May 5, 2020) --- The well lit Persian Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia is pictured from the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by Expedition 68 crew
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Dec 4, 2022

Earth Observation taken by Expedition 68 crew

iss068e026585 (Dec. 4, 2022) --- The city lights of Doha, Qatar, are pictured on the coast of the Persian Gulf as...

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NASA image: iss070e002199
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Oct 4, 2023

iss070e002199

iss070e002199 (Oct. 4, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-24 crew ship is featured prominently in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: iss064e007913
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Nov 28, 2020

iss064e007913

iss064e007913 (Nov. 28, 2020) --- This image from International Space Station as it was flying 261 miles over Iran...

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NASA image: iss069e056918
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Aug 14, 2023

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iss069e056918 (Aug. 14, 2023) --- The Strait of Hormuz (bottom left) connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf...

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NASA image: iss067e270600
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Aug 18, 2022

iss067e270600

iss067e270600 (Aug. 18, 2022) --- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman (left) with the Persian Gulf...

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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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