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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-05pd-0001
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Jan 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Deep Impact spacecraft waits at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., for...

KSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc638
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May 26, 1998

KSC-98pc638

The SPACEHAB Single Module, is shown from the aft, with the SPACEHAB Universal Communication System (SHUCS) payload...

KSC
NASA image: Guy Bluford, First African American in Space: 40 Years of Inspiration
Video
Aug 30, 2023

Guy Bluford, First African American in Space: 40 Years of Inspiration

In 1983, NASA’s Guy Bluford broke barriers and made history as the first African American astronaut in space. Hear...

HQ
NASA image: NASA's ARIA Maps Damage from Florence
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Sep 17, 2018

NASA's ARIA Maps Damage from Florence

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp1381
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Dec 3, 1999

KSC-99pp1381

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the VAB, orbiter Endeavour is lifted to a vertical position before being mated...

KSC
NASA image: Along the Straight Edge
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Jun 2, 2020

Along the Straight Edge

Most craters are round, because a high-velocity impact acts like a powerful explosion that expands in all...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing WATSON for Borehole Descent
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Apr 7, 2021

Preparing WATSON for Borehole Descent

During 2019 field tests near Greenland's Summit Station, a high-elevation remote observing station, the WATSON...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2014-3189
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Jul 21, 2014

KSC-2014-3189

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana, at right, briefs Apollo...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test
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Nov 19, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test

NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by a crane in preparation for a tethered-flight test at the north...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0709
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Jun 18, 1999

KSC-99pp0709

Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, doors on the payload canister begin to close on the Chandra X-ray...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0116
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Jan 10, 2005

KSC-05pd-0116

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Ball Aerospace in Boulder, Colo., the impactor on the Deep Impact spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: Operators in the Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room
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Mar 23, 1970

Operators in the Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room

Donald Rhodes, left, and Clyde Greer, right, monitor the operation of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4522
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Nov 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4522

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by a crane in preparation for a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc637
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May 26, 1998

KSC-98pc637

A SPACEHAB Single Module (top) and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment are secure in Discovery's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0012
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Jan 3, 2005

KSC-05pd-0012

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Deep Impact spacecraft arrives before dawn at the mobile service tower on Launch...

KSC
NASA image:  Ingenuity's View of Sand Going Into Conjunction
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Nov 10, 2023

Ingenuity's View of Sand Going Into Conjunction

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter captured this view on Nov. 3, 2023, of its parking spot during Mars solar conjunction –...

JPL
NASA image: Exped 23 names FINAL 10-21-09
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Jan 25, 2010

Exped 23 names FINAL 10-21-09

ISS023-S-001B (November 2009) --- The focal point of the Expedition XXIII emblem illustrates the beautiful planet...

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NASA image: Distribution Patterns of Land  Surface Water from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
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Oct 12, 2005

Distribution Patterns of Land Surface Water from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

The above images, derived from NASA QuikScat satellite data, show the extensive pattern of rain water deposited by...

JPL
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test
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Nov 19, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 4 1st Tether Test

NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander undergoes final preparations for a tethered-flight test at the north end of...

KSC
NASA image: Exped 23 final 5-6-09 nonames
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Jan 25, 2010

Exped 23 final 5-6-09 nonames

ISS023-S-001A (November 2009) --- The focal point of the Expedition XXIII emblem illustrates the beautiful planet...

JSC
NASA image: SWOT Solar Panels Deploy at Thales Alenia Space Facility in France
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May 11, 2022

SWOT Solar Panels Deploy at Thales Alenia Space Facility in France

The solar panels on the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite unfold as part of a test in January 2022...

JPL
NASA image: Santa Ana Winds Over Los Angeles
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Jan 8, 2003

Santa Ana Winds Over Los Angeles

High-resolution ocean surface wind data from NASA's Quick Scatterometer (QuikScat) illustrate the strength of Santa...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp1009
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Aug 5, 1999

KSC-99pp1009

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a radar antenna, part of the Shuttle Radar...

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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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