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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: Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa

STS054-152-001 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- View southeastward across the northern, arid coastal plain of Somalia from Dhul...

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NASA image: Converging Oceaniac Internal Waves, Somalia, Africa
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Oct 3, 1988

Converging Oceaniac Internal Waves, Somalia, Africa

The arculate fronts of these apparently converging internal waves off the northeast coast of Somalia (11.5N, 51.5E)...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 62 crew
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Mar 20, 2020

Earth observation taken by Expedition 62 crew

iss062e103524 (March 20, 2020) --- The northeast coast of Somalia is pictured as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss062e103508
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Mar 20, 2020

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iss062e103508 (March 20, 2020) --- The coast of Somalia on the Gulf of Aden is pictured as the International Space...

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NASA image: iss057e106506
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Nov 30, 2018

iss057e106506

iss057e106506 (Nov. 30, 2018) --- The Indian Ocean coastline of Kenya and Somalia is pictured as the International...

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NASA image: iss071e235690
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Jun 28, 2024

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iss071e235690 (June 28, 2024) --- The 57.7-foot-long Canadarm2 robotic arm extends outward from the International...

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NASA image: iss067e265002
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Aug 13, 2022

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iss067e265002 (Aug. 13, 2022) --- The sun's glint beams off the Indian Ocean in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 8, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss070e008366
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Oct 22, 2023

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iss070e008366 (Oct. 22, 2023) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 260 miles above the coast of Somalia...

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NASA image: GT-9A - EARTH SKY - SOUTHERN TIP OF RED SEA AREA
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Jun 6, 1966

GT-9A - EARTH SKY - SOUTHERN TIP OF RED SEA AREA

S66-38423 (6 June 1966) --- The southern tip of the Red Sea area as seen from the Gemini-9A spacecraft during its...

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NASA image: The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow
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Oct 25, 2025

The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow

iss073e0982679 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow that...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

STS-61A earth observations

61A-200-003 (30 Oct 1985) --- A large format Linhof camera onboard the Space Shuttle Columbia provided this coastal...

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NASA image: iss012e23442
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Dec 2, 2005

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ISS012-E-23442 (2 Dec. 2005) --- The coastal region in Somalia, south of the capital of Mogadishu (out of frame), is...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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Mar 31, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-009564 (31 March 2011) --- Agricultural fields along the Shebelle River in Ethiopia are featured in this...

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NASA image: The Wake Shield Facility moves away from the space shuttle
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Sep 11, 1995

The Wake Shield Facility moves away from the space shuttle

STS069-732-048 (11 September 1995) --- Having earlier been released by the Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote...

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NASA image: Djibouti, the capital city of the country of Djibouti
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Nov 20, 2000

Djibouti, the capital city of the country of Djibouti

ISS001-E-5028 (December 2000) --- Djibouti, the capital city of the country of Djibouti, can be seen 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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