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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: Internal Waves, Western Indian Ocean
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Dec 1, 1991

Internal Waves, Western Indian Ocean

STS044-79-077 (24 Nov.-1 Dec. 1991) --- This photograph, captured from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (19.5S, 11.5E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.
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Dec 10, 1990

Open ocean Internal Waves, Namibia Coast, Africa.

These open ocean Internal Waves were seen off the Namibia Coast, Africa (23.0S, 14.0E). The periodic and regularly...

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NASA image: The clear blue waters surrounding The Bahamas
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Jul 24, 2024

The clear blue waters surrounding The Bahamas

iss071e449837 (July 24, 2024) --- The clear blue waters surrounding The Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean are pictured...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship docked to the Prichal docking module
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Jul 18, 2024

The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship docked to the Prichal docking module

iss071e364343 (July 18, 2024) --- The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is pictured docked to the International Space Station'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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NASA image: The International Space Station soars above the Pacific Ocean
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Feb 24, 2026

The International Space Station soars above the Pacific Ocean

iss074e0329853 (Feb. 24, 2026) --- The International Space Station was soaring 263 miles above the Pacific Ocean...

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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: Clouds streak across the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station
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Jul 16, 2025

Clouds streak across the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station

iss073e0379986 (July 16, 2025) --- In this long duration photograph taken from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Converging Oceaniac Internal Waves, Somalia, Africa
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Oct 3, 1988

Converging Oceaniac Internal Waves, Somalia, Africa

The arculate fronts of these apparently converging internal waves off the northeast coast of Somalia (11.5N, 51.5E)...

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NASA image: The International Space Station orbits above the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal
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Oct 10, 2025

The International Space Station orbits above the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal

iss073e0869068 (Oct. 10, 2025) --- A set of the International Space Station's main solar arrays, partially...

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NASA image: The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere
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Jan 16, 2026

The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere

iss074e0089802 (Jan. 16, 2026) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminate Earth’s atmosphere in this...

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NASA image: Internal Ocean Waves
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Jul 17, 2006

Internal Ocean Waves

The false-color VNIR image from NASA Terra spacecraft was acquired off the island of Tsushima in the Korea Strait...

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NASA image: The International Space Station orbits above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean
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Oct 9, 2025

The International Space Station orbits above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean

iss073e0868771 (Oct. 9, 2025) --- This tranquil view from the International Space Station captures the Kibo...

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NASA image: The International Space Station soars into an orbital sunset above a cloudy Pacific Ocean
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Nov 13, 2024

The International Space Station soars into an orbital sunset above a cloudy Pacific Ocean

iss072e188529 (Nov. 13, 2024) --- The International Space Station soars into an orbital sunset 259 miles above a...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module
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Aug 6, 2024

The Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module

iss071e439629 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Still in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
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Dec 29, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station

iss074e0100627 (Dec. 29, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is pictured docked to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth's thin blue atmosphere traces the planet's horizon above the Pacific Ocean
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Jan 16, 2026

Earth's thin blue atmosphere traces the planet's horizon above the Pacific Ocean

iss074e0089803 (Jan. 16, 2026) --- Earth's thin blue atmosphere traces the planet's horizon as the sun's glint beams...

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NASA image: Two Roscosmos Soyuz crew ships
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Sep 16, 2024

Two Roscosmos Soyuz crew ships

iss071e665075 (Sept. 16, 2024) --- Two Roscosmos crew ships, the Soyuz MS-26 docked to the Rassvet module...

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NASA image: The Sun's glint radiates off the Atlantic Ocean
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Jan 29, 2019

The Sun's glint radiates off the Atlantic Ocean

iss058e007722 (Jan. 29, 2019) --- The Sun's glint radiates off the Atlantic Ocean as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft fires its Draco engines
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Dec 29, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft fires its Draco engines

iss074e0103137 (Dec. 29, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft fires its Draco engines, an independent propellant...

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NASA image: NASA New RapidScat Breezes Into Operation Aboard Space Station
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Oct 6, 2014

NASA New RapidScat Breezes Into Operation Aboard Space Station

Launched Sept. 21, 2014, to the International Space Station, NASA newest Earth-observing mission, the International...

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NASA image: Wildfires in northern California
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Aug 8, 2024

Wildfires in northern California

iss071e462173 (Aug. 8, 2024) --- Wildfires in northern California are pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

International maritime signal flags are seen on the bridge of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research...

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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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