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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: Sabancaya Volcano, Peru
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Aug 30, 2021

Sabancaya Volcano, Peru

In this image of Peru's Sabancaya stratovolcano, acquired May 13, 2020, the years-long eruption continues. In the...

JPL
NASA image: Lava Flows During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy
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Aug 3, 2001

Lava Flows During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy

The current eruption of Mt. Etna started on July 17, and has continued to the present. This ASTER image was acquired...

JPL
NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
Image
May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1509
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Oct 9, 2000

KSC-00pp1509

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure in the early morning hours, Space...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
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Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

KSC
NASA image: ER-2 DCOTTS Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms
Video
May 26, 2022

ER-2 DCOTTS Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms

NASA and university scientists are studying thunderstorms for the second year in row as part of the Dynamics and...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1348
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Oct 16, 1998

KSC-98pc1348

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar...

KSC
NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
Image
May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1610
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Oct 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1610

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a KSC technician...

KSC
NASA image: Cryo Tank Fill at Pad 39B
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Sep 26, 2017

Cryo Tank Fill at Pad 39B

A large plume of mist or vapor is visible as a Praxair truck slowly transfers its load of liquid oxygen, or LO2,...

KSC
NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

With the umbilical tower in view, Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

KSC
NASA image: Cryo Tank Fill at Pad 39B
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Sep 26, 2017

Cryo Tank Fill at Pad 39B

Mist or vapor is visible as a Praxair truck slowly transfers its load of liquid oxygen, or LO2, into a giant storage...

KSC
NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket soars upward after liftoff from Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Māhia, New Zealand on May 8...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
Image
Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

KSC
NASA image: Ceres Persistent Shadow
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Dec 15, 2016

Ceres Persistent Shadow

This frame from an animation made of images from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows a crater in the northern polar region...

JPL
NASA image: Alternative fuel car
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Feb 27, 2011

Alternative fuel car

John C. Stennis Space Center, America's largest rocket engine test complex, and one of the country's leading...

SSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1229
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Oct 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1229

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the top of the Mars...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1337
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Oct 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1337

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), technicians test the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1508
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Oct 9, 2000

KSC00pp1508

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the early morning hours, the Rotating Service Structure (left) begins rolling back...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1372
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1372

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a technician checks...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1923
Image
Dec 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1923

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the Mars Polar Lander (top) and the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1339
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Oct 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1339

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), technicians check...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1234
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Oct 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1234

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the top of the Mars...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1612
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Oct 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1612

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar...

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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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