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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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VANDENBERG ABF, Calif. – A look through the inside of the fuselage of the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft called...

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VANDENBERG ABF, Calif. – One of the portable control trailers is set up at Vandenberg Air Force Base for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2740
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Jun 13, 2013

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VANDENBERG ABF, Calif. - The launch crew of the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft called "Stargazer" after arrival at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2739
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Jun 13, 2013

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VANDENBERG ABF, Calif. - The launch crew of the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft called "Stargazer" after arrival at...

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Jun 25, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA hosted a prelaunch news...

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – Inside a processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – Inside a processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – Inside a processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – Inside a hangar at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare...

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – Inside a processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – Inside a processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – Inside a processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, is being readied for mating...

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NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
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Dec 8, 2017

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

Watch a video from this event here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/14118958800/ A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged...

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NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
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Dec 8, 2017

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

Watch a video from this event here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/14118958800/ A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged...

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NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
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Dec 8, 2017

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

Watch a video from this event here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/14118958800/ A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged...

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NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
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Dec 8, 2017

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

Watch a video from this event here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/14118958800/ A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2204
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Apr 25, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Half of the fairing that will be fitted to the nose of the Orbital Sciences...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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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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