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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: AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 12- Tracking
Video
Aug 15, 2022

AFRC 75th Anniversary Series Episode 12- Tracking

NASA Armstrong’s Flight research center is honoring 75 years of advancing technology and science through flight. For...

AFRC
NASA image: POINTER: A Beacon In The Dark
Video
Dec 13, 2021

POINTER: A Beacon In The Dark

New technology being developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Homeland Security Science...

JPL
NASA image: SeaWinds Watches for Breakup of Giant Iceberg
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Sep 8, 1999

SeaWinds Watches for Breakup of Giant Iceberg

NASA QuikScat satellite instrument kept an eye on an iceberg the size of Rhode Island, the first time this space...

JPL
NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 aircraft in flight over the Cleveland area and the
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Feb 21, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 aircraft in flight over the Cleveland area and the

Photographs taken from the T-34 of the PC-12 in flight over the technology corridor and the Honda motor company and...

GRC
NASA image: Tracking Agricultural Water Use from Space
Video
Oct 15, 2015

Tracking Agricultural Water Use from Space

Water managers in 15 states across the United States currently use METRIC technology to track agricultural water...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-18295
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Jun 4, 1953

ARC-1969-A-18295

F-86E (AF 50-580). Gunsight Tracking and Guidance and Control Displays. Note: Used in publication in Flight Research...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4623
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4623

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , the STSS Demonstrator SV-1...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3667
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May 1, 2009

KSC-2009-3667

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STSS Demonstrator SV-2spacecraft arrives at the Astrotech payload processing facility in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3666
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May 1, 2009

KSC-2009-3666

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A flatbed truck carrying the STSS Demonstrator SV-2spacecraft arrives at the Astrotech...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4619
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4619

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The shipping crate is being removed from the STSS Demonstrator SV-1 spacecraft in the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2818
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2818

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers monitor the placement of a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2711
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2711

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of the Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4620
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4620

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , the STSS Demonstrator SV-1...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4625
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4625

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , the STSS Demonstrator SV-1...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2817
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2817

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker monitors the placement of a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3668
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May 1, 2009

KSC-2009-3668

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STSS Demonstrator SV-2spacecraft is moved inside a building at the Astrotech payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4626
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4626

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , technicians monitor the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2709
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2709

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, solid rocket boosters are lifted...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4624
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4624

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , the STSS Demonstrator SV-1...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2815
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2815

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, solid rocket boosters are attached to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4628
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4628

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , the STSS Demonstrator SV-1...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2710
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2710

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, solid rocket boosters are lifted...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4617
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Jun 25, 2009

KSC-2009-4617

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The flatbed truck with the SV-1 cargo of the STSS Demonstrator spacecraft arrives at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2816
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker attaches solid rocket...

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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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