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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: Space Science
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Apr 7, 2002

Space Science

The Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), the newest camera on the Hubble Space Telescope, has captured a spectacular...

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NASA image: Ten-Year Gap in Major Hurricanes Continues: Drought 2016
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May 27, 2016

Ten-Year Gap in Major Hurricanes Continues: Drought 2016

Could the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season break the 10-year “hurricane drought” record? It has...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1343
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Nov 17, 1999

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Strapped into their seats inside the orbiter Discovery for a simulated countdown exercise are (left to right)...

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NASA image: NASA Google+ Hangout: 'Earthrise' A New Visualization - 45th Anniversary of Apollo 8 Viewing Earth from Space
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Google+ Hangout: 'Earthrise' A New Visualization - 45th Anniversary of Apollo 8 Viewing Earth from Space

Join NASA's Google+ Hangout on Friday, December 20th 2:00 - 3:00 PM (EST) at go.nasa.gov/18S2TbC It was 45 years...

GSFC
NASA image: Dark Matter Hairs Around Earth -- Close-up
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Nov 23, 2015

Dark Matter Hairs Around Earth -- Close-up

This illustration shows Earth surrounded by filaments of dark matter called "hairs," which are proposed in a study...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1324
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1324

During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TDCT) activities at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew pose in front of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1334
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Nov 16, 1999

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At Launch Pad 39B. STS-103 Mission Specialist Jean-François Clervoy of France, who is with the European Space Agency...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1337
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1337

In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.) gets ready to pull...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of the Sun’s Swirling Spicules
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Dec 8, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of the Sun’s Swirling Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Gigantic Wave Discovered in Perseus Galaxy Cluster
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Dec 8, 2017

Gigantic Wave Discovered in Perseus Galaxy Cluster

Combining data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio observations and computer simulations, an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1326
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Nov 16, 1999

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STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. answers a question from the media about the mission. As a preparation for...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1349
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Nov 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.) looks over the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1341
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Nov 17, 1999

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Standing left to right, STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly, Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., and Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1333
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Nov 16, 1999

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At the slidewire area of Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew listen to use of the emergency egress equipment. From left...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1329
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1329

During an interview at Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly responds to a question from the media about the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1325
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1325

At Launch Pad 39B, Lisa Malone, chief, Media Services at KSC introduces the STS-103 crew standing ready to answer...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1338
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Nov 17, 1999

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In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith reaches for the lever that...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1322
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1322

Wearing their launch suits, the STS-103 crew exit the Operations and Checkout Building at KSC, heading for the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1335
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1335

As part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-103 crew inspect the "white room," an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1330
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Nov 16, 1999

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Inside a bunker at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew are instructed about use of the equipment. From left (in their...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1336
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Nov 16, 1999

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At the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew take a break from Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1339
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Nov 17, 1999

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In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialists Jean-François Clervoy of France (left) and...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1340
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1340

In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. (left) and Pilot Scott J. Kelly...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1327
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1327

STS-103 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.) (at right) responds to a question from the media about 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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