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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: Senator John Glenn during water survival training at the NBL
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Apr 6, 1998

Senator John Glenn during water survival training at the NBL

S98-04610 (6 April 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr. (D.-Ohio), attired in a training version of the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3713
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Jun 14, 2009

KSC-2009-3713

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker prepares to remove the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1289
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Aug 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1289

The Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle carrying the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) undergoes final...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 7
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Feb 11, 2017

SDO: Year 7

Our sun is ever-changing, and the Solar Dynamics Observatory has a front-row seat. On Feb. 11, 2010, NASA launched...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3715
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Jun 14, 2009

KSC-2009-3715

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker has removed the 7-inch...

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NASA image: jsc2004e52779 - Panorama view of Apollo 17 lunar surface photos for Station 6 taken during the third moonwalk of the mission by Apollo 17 commander Eugene Cernan and lunar module pilot Harrison (Jack) Schmitt. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 1
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Jul 16, 2019

jsc2004e52779 - Panorama view of Apollo 17 lunar surface photos for Station 6 taken during the third moonwalk of the mission by Apollo 17 commander Eugene Cernan and lunar module pilot Harrison (Jack) Schmitt. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 1

jsc2004e52779 - Panorama view of Apollo 17 lunar surface photos for Station 6 taken during the third moonwalk of the...

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NASA image: STS-112 Preflight Training, on the KC-135 at Ellington Field.
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Jul 23, 2002

STS-112 Preflight Training, on the KC-135 at Ellington Field.

JSC2002-E-31362 (23 July 2002) --- Astronauts Jeffrey S. Ashby (left) and Pamela A. Melroy, STS-112 mission...

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NASA image: STS-35 Earth observation of the Persian Gulf area
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Earth observation of the Persian Gulf area

STS-35 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, is of the Persian Gulf area. Major cities...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Supermassive and super-hungry
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Jan 4, 2016

Supermassive and super-hungry

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the spiral galaxy NGC 4845, located over 65 million light-years...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

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NASA image: Gas Drilling, North Dakota
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Dec 8, 2017

Gas Drilling, North Dakota

Northwestern North Dakota is one of the least-densely populated parts of the United States. Cities and people are...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 3
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Feb 11, 2013

SDO: Year 3

On Feb. 11, 2010, NASA launched an unprecedented solar observatory into space. The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)...

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NASA image: Five Year Time-lapse of SDO
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Feb 11, 2015

Five Year Time-lapse of SDO

The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) celebrates its 5th anniversary since it launched on February 11, 2010. This...

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NASA image: 2016 Mercury Transit Timelapse
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May 9, 2016

2016 Mercury Transit Timelapse

Around 13 times per century, Mercury passes between Earth and the sun in a rare astronomical event known as a...

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NASA image: NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Unveils New Images
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Unveils New Images

Scientists presented the first images from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory [SDO] during a special "first...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Bursts of Solar Material
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Bursts of Solar Material

Solar material repeatedly bursts from the sun in this close-up captured on July 9-10, 2016, by NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

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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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