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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: June Pride Month Observance
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Jun 24, 2020

June Pride Month Observance

June Pride Month Observance

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NASA image: Observation and Imagination
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Mar 4, 2013

Observation and Imagination

Observation and Imagination

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Observing Lightning from the International Space Station
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Mar 23, 2021

NASA ScienceCasts: Observing Lightning from the International Space Station

Colorful bursts of energy above thunderstorms called transient luminous events can be observed from the...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night - Sept. 26 2020
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Sep 14, 2020

International Observe the Moon Night - Sept. 26 2020

On September 26, 2020, Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide will come together to celebrate International...

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NASA image: Hubble Observes Surface of Titan
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Sep 26, 1998

Hubble Observes Surface of Titan

Hubble Observes Surface of Titan

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NASA image: Observed Spectral Classes TES
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Jun 23, 1999

Observed Spectral Classes TES

Observed Spectral Classes TES

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NASA image: NIMS Observation of Hotspots on Io
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Mar 26, 1998

NIMS Observation of Hotspots on Io

NIMS Observation of Hotspots on Io

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NASA image: MESSENGER Observes Arecibo
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Oct 10, 2008

MESSENGER Observes Arecibo

MESSENGER Observes Arecibo

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew.
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Mar 13, 2015

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew.

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 43 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started
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Apr 4, 2019

GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started

Clouds are a major component of the Earth’s system that reflect, absorb, and scatter sunlight and infrared emissions...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Mar 11, 2015

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew. Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 43...

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NASA image: Observe the Moon event
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Sep 19, 2015

Observe the Moon event

CAMILLE WILLIAMS, CS20, AND FAMILY VIEW THE MOON THROUGH TELESCOPE PROVIDED BY VON BRAUN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY AT...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Nov 24, 2014

Earth Observations

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 42 crew aboard the ISS.

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 25, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by an Expedition 37 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 30, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 20, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 23, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 8, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 22, 2015

Earth Observation

Nighttime Earth observation taken by the Expedition 45 crew. Image was released by astronaut on social media.

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2013

Earth Observation

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

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2013

Earth Observation

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

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 17, 2013

Earth Observation

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

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Contrail visible.

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 9, 2014

Earth Observation

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

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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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