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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: South Pole Illumination Map
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Dec 15, 2010

South Pole Illumination Map

South Pole Illumination Map

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NASA image: Illumination Map of Mercury South Pole
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Mar 21, 2012

Illumination Map of Mercury South Pole

Illumination Map of Mercury South Pole

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NASA image: Dactyl Dark Side Illuminated by Idashine
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Sep 12, 1996

Dactyl Dark Side Illuminated by Idashine

Dactyl Dark Side Illuminated by Idashine http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00298

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Install and Illumination Test
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Aug 29, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Install and Illumination Test

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Install and Illumination Test inside Bldg 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Solar Panel Deployment and Illumination Test
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Oct 2, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Solar Panel Deployment and Illumination Test

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, solar panels for one of eight NASA's Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Solar Panel Deployment and Illumination Test
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Oct 2, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Solar Panel Deployment and Illumination Test

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, solar panels for one of eight NASA's Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: City Lights Illuminate the Nile
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights Illuminate the Nile

NASA image acquired October 13, 2012 The Nile River Valley and Delta comprise less than 5 percent of Egypt’s land...

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NASA image: City Lights Illuminate the Nile
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights Illuminate the Nile

NASA image acquired October 13, 2012 The Nile River Valley and Delta comprise less than 5 percent of Egypt’s land...

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NASA image: Gateway HALO Shell Illuminated
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Oct 23, 2023

Gateway HALO Shell Illuminated

The primary structure of the Gateway space station's HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) module is one step...

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NASA image: Dual Illuminated Enceladus
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Mar 30, 2010

Dual Illuminated Enceladus

In this image taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft two light sources illuminate Saturn highly reflective moon Enceladus...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment containing the AIM spacecraft (background) at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician begins the illumination testing of the...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, lights are reflected on the solar array panels of...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician monitors the AIM spacecraft after...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician prepares the lights for illumination...

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NASA image: Everything is (Well) Illuminated
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Mar 18, 2019

Everything is (Well) Illuminated

The south polar layered deposits are icy layers that have been deposited over millions of years, preserving a...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Illumination Test
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Jul 18, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Illumination Test

IMAP solar array illumination test at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida.

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NASA image:  An illuminated waning gibbous moon
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Apr 26, 2024

An illuminated waning gibbous moon

iss071e045749 (April 26, 2024) -- An illuminated waning gibbous moon contrasts the deep black of space as the...

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NASA image: Illuminated in Orion
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Apr 3, 2026

Illuminated in Orion

art002e004440 (April 3, 2026) - NASA astronaut Christina Koch is illuminated by a screen inside the darkened Orion...

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NASA image: The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 2024

The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean

iss071e457356 (July 18, 2024) --- The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean as stars glitter in the...

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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: An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops
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Oct 30, 2025

An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops

iss073e0988954 (Oct. 30, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise illuminates Earth's atmosphere and cloud tops in this...

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NASA image: Lightining illuminates the cloud tops during a storm
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May 18, 2025

Lightining illuminates the cloud tops during a storm

iss073e0111251 (May 18, 2025) --- Lightining illuminates the cloud tops during a storm underneath Earth's...

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NASA image: Noctilucent clouds illuminated when the sun is below Earth's horizon
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Jul 16, 2024

Noctilucent clouds illuminated when the sun is below Earth's horizon

iss071e364425 (July 16, 2024) --- Noctilucent clouds, high-altutude clouds visible during the summer months and...

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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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