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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: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-005
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Apr 10, 2006

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LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-004
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Apr 10, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-004

LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-003
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Apr 10, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-003

LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

ARC
NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-77 mission
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May 26, 1996

Earth observations taken during the STS-77 mission

STS077-740-029 (19-29 May 1996) --- In recent years, the most active peak in the High Altiplano of the central Andes...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-002
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Apr 10, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-002

LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

ARC
NASA image: KSC01padig148
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01padig148

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery outshines a rising sun as it blasts off on mission STS-102,...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-195 (4-18 March 1994) --- A thin plume of steam blows southward from the summit of Mt. Etna, the active...

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NASA image: J-2X engine test
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Jul 26, 2011

J-2X engine test

A plume of steam signals a successful engine start of the J-2X rocket engine on the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-148
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-148

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery outshines a rising sun as it blasts off on mission STS-102,...

KSC
NASA image: iss071e052067
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May 2, 2024

iss071e052067

iss071e052067 (May 2, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft's navigation lights and engine plume during...

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NASA image: Earth Observation during STS-113
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Dec 7, 2002

Earth Observation during STS-113

STS113-332-030 (14 December 2002) --- The STS-113 crewmembers used a 35mm still camera to record this image of Mt....

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NASA image: The launch of the SpaceX Starship 6 rocket seen from the space station
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Nov 19, 2024

The launch of the SpaceX Starship 6 rocket seen from the space station

iss072e220043 (Nov. 19, 2024) --- The plume from the SpaceX Starship 6 rocket can be seen after launching on its...

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NASA image: iss065e434505
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Sep 30, 2021

iss065e434505

iss065e434505 (Sept. 30, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured as it backs away from the...

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NASA image: Enceladus Animation
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Aug 31, 2005

Enceladus Animation

This frame from an animation shows the Cassini spacecraft approaching Saturn's icy moon Enceladus. It shows the...

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NASA image: NASA's MISR Captures 3D Image of Smoke from California's Woolsey Fire
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Nov 12, 2018

NASA's MISR Captures 3D Image of Smoke from California's Woolsey Fire

Data from the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite was used to...

JPL
NASA image: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as seen from STS-60

STS060-84-063 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This is an excellent photograph of the coastal city of Santo Domingo on the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 20, 1994

Around Marshall

On the 25th Anniversary of the Apollo-11 space launch, Marshall celebrated with a test firing of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Aug 13, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-22274 (13 Aug. 2007) --- Smoke plumes from a forest fire in the Gallatin National Forest, Montana is...

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NASA image: KSC01padig147
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01padig147

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dozens of spectators line up by the turn basin to watch Space Shuttle Discovery blast...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-147
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-147

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dozens of spectators line up by the turn basin to watch Space Shuttle Discovery blast...

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NASA image: Southern California Wildfires Observed by NASA MISR
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Jun 24, 2016

Southern California Wildfires Observed by NASA MISR

The Los Angeles area is currently suffering the effects of three major wildfires that are blanketing the area with...

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NASA image: Multi-angle Portrayals of Mt. Etna Plume
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Nov 13, 2002

Multi-angle Portrayals of Mt. Etna Plume

This anaglyph from the MISR instrument aboard NASA Terra spacecraft captured the energetic eruption of Sicily Mount...

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NASA image: Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 10, 2005

Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E--8489 (10 June 2005) --- This digital still photograph, taken on June 10 from the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Oct 30, 2002

Earth Science

Expedition Five crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured this overhead look at the smoke...

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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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