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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: iss063e046732
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Jul 14, 2020

iss063e046732

iss063e046732 (July 14, 2020) --- The sun's glint beams on the South Pacific Ocean as the International Space...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere
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Aug 6, 2024

An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere

iss071e439624 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere and highlights the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 2, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. Also...

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NASA image: iss060e002062
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Jun 29, 2019

iss060e002062

iss060e002062 (June 29, 2019) --- A starry nighttime background seemingly glitters down on Earth's atmospheric glow...

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NASA image: iss066e117997
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Jan 16, 2022

iss066e117997

iss066e117997 (Jan. 16, 2022) --- The atmospheric plume from an underwater volcano eruption in the Pacific nation of...

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NASA image: Mergui Archipelago
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Dec 8, 2017

Mergui Archipelago

NASA image acquired December 14, 2004 In the southernmost reaches of Burma (Myanmar), along the border with...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew
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Nov 7, 2022

Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew

iss068e021004 (Nov. 7, 2022) --- The two main islands of New Zealand, North Island (at bottom) and South Island (at...

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NASA image: iss055e005323
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Mar 25, 2018

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iss055e005323 (March 25, 2018) --- The International Space Station was orbiting above the Tasman Sea when an...

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NASA image: The 57.7-foot-long Canadarm2 robotic arm with its latching end effector
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Jan 31, 2025

The 57.7-foot-long Canadarm2 robotic arm with its latching end effector

iss072e576480 (Jan. 31, 2025) --- The 57.7-foot-long Canadarm2 robotic arm with its latching end effector that can...

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NASA image: The atmospheric glow blankets Earth beneath a sparkling field of stars
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Oct 7, 2024

The atmospheric glow blankets Earth beneath a sparkling field of stars

iss072e030147 (Oct. 7, 2024) --- The atmospheric glow, caused by atoms and moelcules excited by sunlight, blankets...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

STS009-40-2574 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- New Zealand?s Mount Egmont volcano rises 8300 ft (2520 meters) out of the...

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NASA image: iss065e455153
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Oct 9, 2021

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iss065e455153 (Oct. 9, 2021) --- An aurora is pictured below the International Space Station as it was orbiting 274...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Service Module and Lunar Module as entering Earth's atmosphere
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Apr 18, 1970

Apollo 13 Service Module and Lunar Module as entering Earth's atmosphere

S70-17646 (18 April 1970) --- An unidentified airline passenger snapped these bright objects, believed to be the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Oct 21, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-005121 (21 Oct. 2007) --- Wellington, New Zealand is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-89
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Jan 26, 1998

Earth observations during STS-89

STS089-743-004 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- This picture showing Auckland Island, New Zealand was photographed with a 70mm...

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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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