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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: iss066e099391
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Dec 30, 2021

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iss066e099391 (Dec. 30, 2021) --- The sun shines above the Earth's horizon as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: View of Moonset
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Mar 8, 2015

View of Moonset

ISS042E307643 (03/08/2015) --- A nearly full moon shines brightly on the Earth’s atmosphere on Mar.8, 2015 enticing...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 24, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e016259 (03/24?2016) --- A beam of light shines down on the Earth creating a golden reflection off the water...

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NASA image: iss061e123466
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Jan 13, 2020

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iss061e123466 (Jan. 12, 2020) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise shine illuminates the Earth's limb and...

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NASA image: The Last Rays of an Orbital Sunset
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Jul 6, 2024

The Last Rays of an Orbital Sunset

iss071e310017 (July 6, 2024) -- The last rays of an orbital sunset shine a striking orange against Earth's blue glow...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 7, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E200058 (05/07/2015) --- The Moon shines brightly on planet Earth's horizon in this image snapped from the...

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NASA image: iss061e123468
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Jan 13, 2020

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iss061e123468 (Jan. 12, 2020) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise shine illuminates the Earth's limb and...

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NASA image: Stars setting
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May 18, 2015

Stars setting

ISS043E218074 (05/18/2015) --- This night view from the International Space Station on May 18, 2015 gives a view of...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 44 crew
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Aug 29, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 44 crew

ISS044e077073 (08/29/2015) --- The Sun shines brightly off the water of our planet Earth to start the day off for...

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NASA image: iss062e005412
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Feb 12, 2020

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iss062e005412 (Feb. 12, 2020) --- Noctilucent clouds, or night shining clouds, the highest clouds in the Earth's...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Shining Laser Light on Earth’s Forests
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Apr 30, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Shining Laser Light on Earth’s Forests

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) on the space station beams laser light down to Earth to reveal...

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NASA image: iss071e091223
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May 19, 2024

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iss071e091223 (May 19, 2024) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset shine like a diamond while fading below Earth's...

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NASA image: iss067e188976
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Jul 12, 2022

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iss067e188976 (July 12, 2022) --- Wispy, noctilucent clouds are pictured blanketing the Earth's horizon as the...

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NASA image: Crew-5 poster with mission patch
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Aug 1, 2022

Crew-5 poster with mission patch

A fire-breathing, five-shaped dragon propels the Crew Dragon spacecraft of NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission beyond the...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 24, 2015

Earth Observation

ISS045E028447 (09/25/2015) --- Sunlight shines on the International Space Station as it flies approximately 250...

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NASA image: Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night
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Apr 12, 2017

Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night

NASA scientists have just released the first new global map of Earth at night since 2012. This nighttime look at our...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Launch
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Jul 2, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Launch

Lights shine on the umbilical tower shortly after a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket launched with the...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun shines behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast
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Aug 30, 2025

Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast

iss073e0686732 (Aug. 30, 2025) --- The atmospheric glow blankets southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun shines behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: iss070e022671
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Nov 10, 2023

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iss070e022671 (Nov. 10, 2023) --- The sun's first rays begin illuminating Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from...

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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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