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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: New Radiation Zones on Jupiter
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Dec 11, 2017

New Radiation Zones on Jupiter

This graphic shows a new radiation zone surrounding Jupiter, located just above the atmosphere near the equator,...

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NASA image: NASA Explains the Cold Zone High Above the Tropics
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May 29, 2014

NASA Explains the Cold Zone High Above the Tropics

Senior Scientist Paul Newman with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland explains that a cold zone exists in...

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NASA image: Planets of Red Dwarf Stars May Face Oxygen Loss in Habitable Zones
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Feb 6, 2017

Planets of Red Dwarf Stars May Face Oxygen Loss in Habitable Zones

The search for life beyond Earth starts in habitable zones, the regions around stars where conditions could...

GSFC
NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

The two side boosters of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1598
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, the Dawn spacecraft is on display for a media showing. On each side are...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 28, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-27872 (28 May 2006) --- Considerable sunglint emphasizes features on Lake Erie in this image photographed...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

The two side boosters of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of...

HQ
NASA image: Space Science
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Sep 30, 2001

Space Science

Absorption of solar energy heats up our planet's surface and atmosphere making life for us possible. But the energy...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1595
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Jun 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, a technician secures one side of the sun shade over the high gain...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1589
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Jun 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, technicians lift the sun shade to be installed over the high gain...

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NASA image: xEMU Antenna Testing in JSC's Anechoic Chamber
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Jun 11, 2021

xEMU Antenna Testing in JSC's Anechoic Chamber

jsc2021e022515 (June 11, 2021) --- NASA’s Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit undergoes...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1591
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Jun 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, technicians begin placing the sun shade over the high gain antenna on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1590
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Jun 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, technicians lift the sun shade toward the Dawn spacecraft to install it...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1592
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Jun 19, 2007

KSC-07pd1592

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, technicians begin securing the sun shade over the high gain antenna on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1593
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Jun 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, technicians are securing the sun shade over the high gain antenna on the...

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NASA image: xEMU Antenna Testing in JSC's Anechoic Chamber
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Jun 11, 2021

xEMU Antenna Testing in JSC's Anechoic Chamber

jsc2021e022488 (June 11, 2021) --- NASA’s Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit undergoes...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1594
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Jun 19, 2007

KSC-07pd1594

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, a technician secures one side of the sun shade over the high gain...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1596
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Jun 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, technicians secure all sides of the sun shade over the high gain antenna...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1603
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, photographers dressed in clean-room suits are able to shoot the Dawn...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1597
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Jun 19, 2007

KSC-07pd1597

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At At Astrotech, the Dawn spacecraft is on display with the recently installed sun...

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NASA image: xEMU Antenna Testing in B14 Anechoic Chamber
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Jun 11, 2021

xEMU Antenna Testing in B14 Anechoic Chamber

jsc2021e022487 (June 11, 2021) --- NASA’s Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit undergoes...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1588
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Jun 19, 2007

KSC-07pd1588

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, a technician looks at the sun shade (foreground) to be installed over...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 21, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-029679 (21 Aug. 2011) --- A night time view of India-Pakistan borderlands is featured in this image...

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NASA image: NIMS Observes the Structure and Composition of Jupiter Clouds
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Mar 26, 1998

NIMS Observes the Structure and Composition of Jupiter Clouds

With the NIMS instrument high quality observations are being obtained from all parts of Jupiter. The images in the...

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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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