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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.

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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: Landsat View: Tokyo, Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat View: Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is the world’s largest metropolitan region, home to nearly 37 million people. During the past two decades,...

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NASA image: ASTER Images Tokyo
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Apr 26, 2000

ASTER Images Tokyo

This image of the city of Tokyo was acquired on March 22, 2000 by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and...

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NASA image: The Greater Tokyo Area in Japan pictured from the International Space Station
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Jan 3, 2026

The Greater Tokyo Area in Japan pictured from the International Space Station

iss074e0170877 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- The Greater Tokyo Area in Japan, one of the most populous metropolitan areas on...

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NASA image: Perspective View with Radar Image Overlaid, Color as Height: Mt. Fuji and Tokyo, Japan
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Dec 21, 2000

Perspective View with Radar Image Overlaid, Color as Height: Mt. Fuji and Tokyo, Japan

Japan Mt. Fuji presents a beautiful backdrop for the city of Tokyo as seen in this image generated from NASA Shuttle...

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NASA image: Perspective View with Radar Image Overlaid, Color as Height: Mt. Fuji and Tokyo, Japan
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Dec 21, 2000

Perspective View with Radar Image Overlaid, Color as Height: Mt. Fuji and Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, located on the island of Honshu, with Mt. Fuji in the background as seen in this image generated from NASA...

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NASA image: Tokyo, Japan, the world’s most populous metropolitan area with about 39.1 million people
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Aug 26, 2025

Tokyo, Japan, the world’s most populous metropolitan area with about 39.1 million people

iss073e0548147 (Aug. 26, 2025) --- Tokyo, Japan, and its surrounding suburbs—the world’s most populous metropolitan...

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NASA image: Tokyo, Japan, the world’s most populated urban center with over 39 million people
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Oct 18, 2025

Tokyo, Japan, the world’s most populated urban center with over 39 million people

iss073e0918643 (Oct. 18, 2025) --- Tokyo, Japan, and its surrounding suburbs along Tokyo Bay light up the night,...

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NASA image: JAXA: Lets Create The Future
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Aug 27, 2021

JAXA: Lets Create The Future

Expedition 65 Commander Aki Hoshide talks with Keio University in Tokyo.

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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: The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan
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Dec 28, 2024

The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan

iss072e436230 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan...

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NASA image: Tokyo, Yokohama and Tokoy Bay as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Tokyo, Yokohama and Tokoy Bay as seen from STS-58

STS058-103-080 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- Japan's modern megalopolis is seen in this nadir view in great detail. More...

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NASA image: City lights outline southern Japan from Fukuoka to Tokyo
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Sep 14, 2025

City lights outline southern Japan from Fukuoka to Tokyo

iss073e0824492 (Sept. 14, 2025) --- In this oblique view from the International Space Station, city lights outline...

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NASA image: iss064e014965
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Dec 22, 2020

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iss064e014965 (Dec. 22, 2020) --- Tokyo, Japan, on Tokyo Bay is pictured from the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: iss064e023814
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Jan 18, 2021

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iss064e023814 (Jan. 18, 2021) --- This night time shot of of Tokyo, Yokohama, and the numerous municipalities...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Jan 9, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-016517 (9 Jan. 2011) --- From 220 miles above Earth, one of the Expedition 26 crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: iss062e096115
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Mar 15, 2020

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iss062e096115 (March 15, 2020) --- The bright lights of Tokyo, Japan, and the surrounding cities of Kawasaki and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3564
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May 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several different types of 21-day-old plants grow in analog VEGGIE pillows include, from...

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NASA image: Perspective View of Shaded Relief with Color as Height, Miyake-Jima, Japan
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Aug 10, 2000

Perspective View of Shaded Relief with Color as Height, Miyake-Jima, Japan

This 3D perspective view shows the Japanese island called Miyake-Jima viewed from the northeast. This island - about...

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NASA image: Nishinoshima Volcano, Japan
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Mar 30, 2020

Nishinoshima Volcano, Japan

Nishinoshima Volcano is a small volcanic island located about 1000 km south of Tokyo. Recent activity began in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-114 crew
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Jul 28, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the STS-114 crew

S114-E-5632 (28 July 2005) --- Tokyo Bay area is featured in this image photographed by a STS-114 crewmember onboard...

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NASA image: iss064e038775
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Feb 27, 2021

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iss064e038775 (Feb. 27, 2021) --- The night lights of Tokyo, Japan, are pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss064e016283
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Dec 26, 2020

iss064e016283

iss064e016283 (Dec. 26, 2020) --- Tokyo, Japan, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 262...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 9, 2013

Earth Observation

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

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew
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Oct 2, 2022

Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew

iss068e006998 (Oct. 2, 2022) --- Tokyo, Japan, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, is pictured from the International...

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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.
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