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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: Nils Larson
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Mar 16, 2007

Nils Larson

Nils Larson is a research pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif....

AFRC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1989

Spacelab

In 1986, NASA introduced a Shuttle-borne ultraviolet observatory called Astro. The Astro Observatory was designed to...

MSFC
NASA image: Research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in an F/A-18
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May 14, 2002

Research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in an F/A-18

Former NASA astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, seated in the cockpit of an F/A-18, is a research pilot at NASA's Dryden...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's IRIS Spots Its Largest Solar Flare
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Feb 21, 2014

NASA's IRIS Spots Its Largest Solar Flare

On Jan. 28, 2014, NASA's Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, witnessed its strongest solar flare since...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Mississippi Delta
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Mississippi Delta

This is a radar image of the Mississippi River Delta where the river enters into the Gulf of Mexico along the coast...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1612
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Jul 31, 2004

KSC-04pd1612

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1117
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Jan 22, 2012

KSC-2012-1117

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stage 2 is separated from stage 3 of an Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1587
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Jul 29, 2004

KSC-04pd1587

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers observe the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1613
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Jul 31, 2004

KSC-04pd1613

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2109
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Oct 8, 2004

KSC-04pd2109

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technician Grace Miller-Swales (left) does touch-up work on the Swift spacecraft in...

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NASA image: Yellowstone Park
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Oct 15, 2002

Yellowstone Park

Thirteen years after devastating forest fires burned over 1.6 million acres in Yellowstone National Park, the scars...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd2108
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Oct 8, 2004

KSC-04pd2108

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technician Grace Miller-Swales (left) does touch-up work on the Swift spacecraft in...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Jan 22, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-12555 (22 January 2004) --- This photo of melt-water pooled on the surface of iceberg A-39D, a 2 x 11...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1614
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Jul 31, 2004

KSC-04pd1614

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Spectrum Astro workers look over the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-5 Astronaut Walkout Rehearsal
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Oct 2, 2022

SpaceX Crew-5 Astronaut Walkout Rehearsal

Seen here are all the mission stickers for crewed launches under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP) that were...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-5 Astronaut Walkout Rehearsal
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Oct 2, 2022

SpaceX Crew-5 Astronaut Walkout Rehearsal

Seen here is a close-up view of stickers for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3, Crew-4, and Crew-5 missions that were placed on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2244
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Nov 4, 2004

KSC-04pd-2244

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), Fla., technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2288
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Nov 8, 2004

KSC-04pd-2288

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-A , Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2290
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Nov 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-A , Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1528
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Jul 21, 2004

KSC-04pd1528

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, meticulously clean the inside...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1591
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Jul 29, 2004

KSC-04pd1591

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers secure the Swift...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Walk-Out
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Walk-Out

NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley (left) and Robert Behnken speak to their families before entering the Tesla Model X...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2240
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Nov 4, 2004

KSC-04pd-2240

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), Fla., preparations are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1589
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Jul 29, 2004

KSC-04pd1589

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), an overhead crane raises...

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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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