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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: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 9, 2006

Space Shuttle Projects

Signifying the continuing assembly of the International Space Station (ISS), the STS-116 crew patch depicts the...

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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Water near Launch Pad 39A reflects the fiery trail behind Space Shuttle Endeavour as...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 18, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

Employees get an up-close look at some Florida marine life during a visit to the University of Florida's Institute...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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Oct 23, 2007

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Space shuttle Discovery rockets off the launch pad, blazing a trail toward orbit on the STS-120 mission. The mission...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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Sep 11, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-01) Streams of smoke trail from the main landing gear tires as Space...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 18, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

Employees had the opportunity to take a look under the hood of an electric vehicle on display during Kennedy Space...

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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -Space Shuttle Atlantis soars above its trailing plume of smoke on mission STS-110....

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Oct 25, 2006

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George Diller interviews STEREO Deputy Project Manager Jim Adams. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory)...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch
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Oct 5, 1984

STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch

41G-90081 / S17-90081 (5 Oct 1984) --- The seven member crew leaves the Operations and Checkout Building (OCB) to...

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NASA image: Views of the Challenger landing at Kennedy to end shuttle mission 41-B
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Feb 14, 1984

Views of the Challenger landing at Kennedy to end shuttle mission 41-B

S84-27154 (11 Feb 1984) --- The first Space Shuttle landing on the Kennedy Space Center?s landing facility was...

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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012212 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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Feb 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 18, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

Employees stop by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences booth at Kennedy Space...

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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012241 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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Oct 25, 2006

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George Diller interviews Kennedy Space Center Director, James Kennedy in the STEREO Launch Control Center. STEREO...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Aug 17, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-12858 (17 August 2003) --- This view was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon separates from its trunk and reenters Earth's atmosphere
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Jul 15, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon separates from its trunk and reenters Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0343806 (July 15, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew is pictured from...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 18, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

Organizers and volunteers for Kennedy Space Center’s Earth Day celebration gather for a photo at the NASA Exchange...

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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility lean toward the body flap to be installed on...

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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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