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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: KSC-02PD-0453
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Apr 8, 2002

KSC-02PD-0453

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Billows of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Atlantis roars...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47) climbed skyward...

MSFC
NASA image: Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch
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Oct 23, 2012

Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch

ISS033-E-015399 (23 Oct. 2012) --- This view of Earth’s horizon, shows smoke trails from the launch of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Jan 18, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-19300 (18 January 2003) --- Bushfires in southeastern Australia were captured with a digital still camera...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3171
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Apr 28, 2011

KSC-2011-3171

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter collects water from the Turn Basin...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0329
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Feb 7, 2008

KSC-08pd0329

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Through a partly cloudy sky, space shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the sky, atop a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3122
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Apr 27, 2011

KSC-2011-3122

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke rises from a smoldering brush fire...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (STS-47) climbed...

MSFC
NASA image: Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS)
Image
Sep 17, 2016

Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS)

iss049e006037 (Sep. 17, 2016) --- Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS) mounted on the Japanese Experiment Module's...

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NASA image: Panoramic Okavango Swamp, Botswana and Fires in Angola, Africa
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Aug 11, 1991

Panoramic Okavango Swamp, Botswana and Fires in Angola, Africa

In this panoramic view of the Okavango Swamp, Botswana, (19.0S, 22.0E), the Okavango River, seen in sunglint, flows...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0454
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Apr 8, 2002

KSC-02pd0454

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With billows of smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars into the sky on...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-082
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Feb 10, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0020-082

Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), Navistar and the Department of Energy conduct tests in the NASA Ames...

ARC
NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 4 Activites
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Nov 5, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 4 Activites

Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Kanon Brooks, assigned to the “Wild Cards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23,...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch
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Oct 23, 2012

Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch

ISS033-E-015394 (23 Oct. 2012) --- This view of Earth’s horizon, shows smoke trails from the launch of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery
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Nov 8, 1984

Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery

51A-90015 (8 Nov. 1984) --- John W. Young, who has seen many launches from various angles, used a handheld camera to...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 29, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-038114 (29 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 29, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-038117 (29 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3172
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Apr 28, 2011

KSC-2011-3172

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter collects water from the Turn Basin...

KSC
NASA image: Barratt with MSG in Kibo
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Apr 29, 2009

Barratt with MSG in Kibo

ISS019-E-012391 (29 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, activates the...

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NASA image: AFRC-2025-14521-01_FireSense mission b-roll package (B-200 King Air)
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Jul 7, 2025

AFRC-2025-14521-01_FireSense mission b-roll package (B-200 King Air)

Description: In March 2025, NASA’s B200 King Air – based at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3709
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3709

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The light-filled clouds of smoke and steam spotlight space shuttle Endeavour as it lifts off...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 18, 2003

Earth Science

This dramatic image of the Australian brushers was taken from orbit by one of the crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3118
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Apr 27, 2011

KSC-2011-3118

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke rises from a smoldering brush fire...

KSC
NASA image: Queensland, Australia
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Sep 30, 1994

Queensland, Australia

STS068-253-045 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- Forest fires in southeastern Queensland, Australia. The smoke 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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