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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: Kelly watches fruit float in the Node 1
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Jul 5, 2015

Kelly watches fruit float in the Node 1

ISS044E007995 (07/05/2015) ---NASA astronaut Scott Kelly in the Unity (Node 1) module enjoying some fresh fruit and...

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NASA image: NASA Keeps Watch on a Potential Disaster in the Icy Andes
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Apr 11, 2003

NASA Keeps Watch on a Potential Disaster in the Icy Andes

An Earth-monitoring instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite is keeping a close eye on a potential glacial disaster...

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NASA image: Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch
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Feb 8, 2010

Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch

STS130-S-023 (8 Feb. 2010) --- In Firing Room 4 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Storm Watch: June 2, 2023
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Jun 1, 2023

Space to Ground: Storm Watch: June 2, 2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: NASA Watches 30 Years of Ozone Success
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Sep 16, 2017

NASA Watches 30 Years of Ozone Success

Thirty years ago, the nations of the world agreed to the landmark ‘Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the...

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NASA image: Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch
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Feb 8, 2010

Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch

STS130-S-021 (8 Feb. 2010) --- In Firing Room 4 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Watching Test Drives in California for Rover Mission to Mars
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May 11, 2012

Watching Test Drives in California for Rover Mission to Mars

Michael Malin, left, principal investigator for three science cameras on NASA Curiosity Mars rover, comments to a...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-036 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - October 3, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - October 3, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-035 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: A Great Place to Watch the Weather 3-D
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Sep 1, 2005

A Great Place to Watch the Weather 3-D

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Exploration Rover, Spiriti, was taken from the summit of Husband Hill, three dust...

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NASA image: Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial
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Jun 21, 2017

Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial

Get ready to view the solar eclipse with these helpful safety tips. No one should ever look directly at the sun,...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - October 23, 1997
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Oct 30, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - October 23, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: PLT Melroy with watches on betcams during EVA 2
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Oct 12, 2002

PLT Melroy with watches on betcams during EVA 2

STS112-E-5269 (12 October 2002) --- Astronaut Pamela A. Melroy, STS-112 pilot, supports the mission's second...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Watches as Eruption Reshapes African Volcano
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Feb 23, 2017

NASA Spacecraft Watches as Eruption Reshapes African Volcano

On Jan. 24, 2017, the Hyperion Imager on NASA's Earth Observing 1 (EO-1) spacecraft observed a new eruption at...

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NASA image: Watching the Creation of Southern California Largest Reservoir
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Jun 13, 2001

Watching the Creation of Southern California Largest Reservoir

This image from NASA Terra satellite of Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir, near the city of Hemet in Riverside County,...

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NASA image: HiRISE Watches Curiosity Journey Across the Clay Unit
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Oct 16, 2019

HiRISE Watches Curiosity Journey Across the Clay Unit

This animation shows the position of NASA's Curiosity rover as it journeyed 1,106 feet (337 meters) through an area...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-038 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - June 25, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - June 25, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-039 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: Europa and Callisto under the Watchful Gaze of Jupiter
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Dec 21, 2000

Europa and Callisto under the Watchful Gaze of Jupiter

One moment in an ancient, orbital dance is caught in this color picture taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft on Dec. 7,...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch- September 20, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch- September 20, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-037 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch
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Feb 8, 2010

Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch

STS130-S-022 (8 Feb. 2010) --- In Firing Room 4 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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