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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: A Whale of a Panorama
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Aug 31, 2005

A Whale of a Panorama

A Whale of a Panorama

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NASA image: A Whale of a Crater
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Jan 28, 2015

A Whale of a Crater

A Whale of a Crater

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

As far back as 1821, sailors hunted whales using rocket-propelled harpoons. These rocket harpoons were launched from...

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NASA image: Cross-Bedding at Whale Rock
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Dec 8, 2014

Cross-Bedding at Whale Rock

This view from the NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows an example of cross-bedding that results from water passing over...

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NASA image: The Whale and the Donut
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Jul 7, 2015

The Whale and the Donut

This map of Pluto, created from images taken from June 27-July 3, 2015, by the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1826
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a veterinarian and representatives from the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1827
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a veterinarian and representatives from the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1824
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a veterinarian and representatives from the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1825
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up shows the stranded Melon-Headed Whale being carried on a sling to a waiting...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1828
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Representatives from the Hubbs/Sea World Research Institute calm the stranded Melon-Headed...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1829
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside a truck, a veterinarian, left, and Sea World representatives cool the skin of a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1823
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and representatives from the Hubbs/Sea World...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc180
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc175
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc173
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc179
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc169
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc177
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc178
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Jan 20, 1998

KSC-98pc178

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc172
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc181
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World, Dynamac Life Sciences, and EG&G Protective Services staff tend to a beached...

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NASA image: Bloom in the Ross Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 To see a detail of this image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5398237910...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission

STS083-749-084 (4-8 April 1997) --- Laguna Oja De Liebre, Baja, gray whale breeding ground Laguna Oja De Liebre,...

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NASA image: Can Data from Space Save Dolphins?
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Dec 8, 2017

Can Data from Space Save Dolphins?

The age-old mystery of why otherwise healthy dolphins, whales and porpoises get stranded along coasts worldwide...

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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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