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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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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A radiosonde, an instrument that transmits measurements on atmospheric pressure,...

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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure at Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle...

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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station weather...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 1, 2000

Space Science

The Gravity Probe B (GP-B) is the relativity experiment developed at Stanford University to test two extraordinary...

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NASA image: OCO-3's First Solar-Induced Fluorescence Measurements
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Jul 12, 2019

OCO-3's First Solar-Induced Fluorescence Measurements

Image shows OCO-3's first preliminary solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) measurements over western Asia. Solar-induced...

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NASA image: Inside Hurricane Maria in 360°
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Oct 4, 2018

Inside Hurricane Maria in 360°

Two days before Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the NASA-Japan Global Precipitation Measurement Core...

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NASA image: Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS and SeaWinds Scatterometer
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Aug 30, 2004

Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS and SeaWinds Scatterometer

This image shows Hurricane Frances in August 2004 as captured by instruments onboard two different NASA satellites:...

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NASA image: Mars Climate Sounder Studies 2018 Dust Storm
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Oct 30, 2018

Mars Climate Sounder Studies 2018 Dust Storm

This image is from an animation that shows the evolution of the 2018 Mars global dust storm from late May to...

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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black light inspection...

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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black light inspection...

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NASA image: GEDI Overview
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Dec 17, 2018

GEDI Overview

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation, or GEDI, uses advanced laser technology to reveal the makeup of remote...

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NASA image: NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire
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Apr 9, 2015

NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire

At left, a NASA AVIRIS map shows the spectral signature of the 2013 Rim fire in and near Yosemite National Park,...

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Jun 8, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the suspended CALIPSO spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Massive Smash-up at Vega  Artist Concept
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Jan 10, 2005

Massive Smash-up at Vega Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates how a massive collision of objects perhaps as large as the planet Pluto smashed...

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NASA image: The Eye of Saturn
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Aug 4, 2014

The Eye of Saturn

Like a giant eye for the giant planet, Saturn great vortex at its north pole appears to stare back at Cassini as...

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May 19, 2024

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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins walks through the lunar-like landscape wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality...

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Feb 4, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the Boeing Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: Sea Ice Flows, Sea of Okhotsk, CIS
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May 6, 1991

Sea Ice Flows, Sea of Okhotsk, CIS

STS039-84-29AL (28 April-6 May 1991) --- This nearly vertical photograph of the North Atlantic, taken outside of the...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036521
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May 21, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036521

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses tongs to pick up a geologic sample while wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented...

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May 21, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas views the lunar-like landscape at dusk while wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift Off of Remaining Contain
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Jul 8, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift Off of Remaining Contain

Technicians check the Landsat 9 spacecraft secured in its protective stand on the floor of the Integrated Processing...

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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036529

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas wears the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality Visual Informatics System) display during a...

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NASA image: Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Sep 15, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The Landsat 9 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Space Launch Complex 3...

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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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