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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: Artemis II Captures the Terminator Line
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II Captures the Terminator Line

art002e000190 (April 3, 2026) - A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from...

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NASA image: STS-43 Earth observation of a colorful sunrise
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Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 Earth observation of a colorful sunrise

STS-43 Earth observation taken aboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, captures the Earth's limb at sunrise with...

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NASA image: Along the Lunar Terminator
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Apr 6, 2026

Along the Lunar Terminator

art002e014045 (April 6, 2026) - This view of the Moon captures the terminator—the shifting boundary between day and...

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NASA image: Dawn Survey Orbit Image 38
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Jul 31, 2015

Dawn Survey Orbit Image 38

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows cratered terrain near the day-night line, called the terminator,...

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NASA image: Tirawa on the Terminator
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Jul 4, 2007

Tirawa on the Terminator

Rhea sports an immense impact scar on its leading hemisphere, like several other major Saturnian moons. The impact...

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NASA image: Shadows on Ice
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Jan 17, 2007

Shadows on Ice

Canyons and mountain peaks snake along the terminator on the crater-covered, icy moon Dione. With the Sun at a low...

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NASA image: Io, the South Polar Region
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Jun 4, 1998

Io, the South Polar Region

This archival image mosaic from NASA Voyager 1 shows Io south polar region. The South Pole is near the terminator...

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NASA image: STS-30 sunset with Venus near the center of the frame
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 sunset with Venus near the center of the frame

STS-30 Earth observation captured by crewmembers onboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, shows the sunset over...

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NASA image: iss068e068975
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Mar 6, 2023

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iss068e068975 (March 6, 2023) --- The International Space Station orbits 264 miles above the Atlantic Ocean off the...

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NASA image: Sunrise above Earth's horizon begins illuminating a cloudy Indian Ocean
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Mar 26, 2025

Sunrise above Earth's horizon begins illuminating a cloudy Indian Ocean

iss072e838362 (March 26, 2025) --- Sunrise above Earth's horizon begins illuminating a cloudy Indian Ocean and...

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NASA image: The Edge of Darkness
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Apr 6, 2026

The Edge of Darkness

art002e010208 (April 6, 2026) - As the Artemis II crew flew over the terminator, the astronauts described this...

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NASA image: The 57.7-foot-long Candarm2 robotic arm extends from the Harmony module
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Oct 8, 2024

The 57.7-foot-long Candarm2 robotic arm extends from the Harmony module

iss072e032723 (Oct. 8, 2024) --- The 57.7-foot-long Candarm2 robotic arm extends from the Harmony module as the...

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Apr 11, 2019

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iss059e019924 (April 11, 2019) --- 261 miles above Earth and off the coast of the Australian cities of Gold Coast...

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NASA image:  Io Plume Captured by JunoCam
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Dec 22, 2023

Io Plume Captured by JunoCam

This image of Jupiter's moon Io was taken by the JunoCam visible-light imager as NASA's Juno spacecraft flew past...

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NASA image: iss059e025207
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Apr 17, 2019

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iss059e025207 (April 17, 2019) --- The International Space Station crosses the terminator, the line that separates...

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NASA image: The International Space Station orbits above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean
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Mar 15, 2026

The International Space Station orbits above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean

iss074e0519830 (March 15, 2026) --- The International Space Station orbits 267 miles above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean...

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NASA image: Looking for Eruptions at Jupiter's Moon Europa
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Dec 14, 2022

Looking for Eruptions at Jupiter's Moon Europa

NASA's Juno mission captured this view of Jupiter's intriguing, icy moon Europa during a close pass on Sept. 29,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1523
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Nov 4, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-88 Mission Commander Robert D. Cabana (left) and Pilot Frederick W. "Rick"...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1541
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Nov 6, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialists Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev (left) and James H. Newman (right) sit inside orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0334
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Feb 14, 2001

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The STS-102 crew watches a slidewire basket speed down the line to the landing area. At left (backs to camera, back...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5472
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Oct 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - T-38 jets are lined up on the tarmac of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image:  Imaging Io's Volcanos With JunoCam
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Dec 22, 2023

Imaging Io's Volcanos With JunoCam

This image revealing the north polar region of the Jovian moon Io was taken on October 15, 2023, by the JunoCam...

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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1543
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Nov 6, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialists Nancy J. Currie, Ph.D., (back) and Jerry L. Ross (front) check over equipment inside...

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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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