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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: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M
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Oct 28, 2020

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Todd Biddle, ASRC technician, is shown in the foreground with the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission behind...

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Jun 4, 2012

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver addresses the audience during opening ceremonies for the...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA
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Sep 8, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA

Technicians use a crane to mate the re-entry vehicle payload adapter canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of...

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Jun 4, 2012

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver addresses students on the opening day of the International...

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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Landsat - A Legacy of Seeing Earth from Space [Episode 28]
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Sep 30, 2021

NASA Science Live: Landsat - A Legacy of Seeing Earth from Space [Episode 28]

Earth is changing, and these changes can be seen from space. A series of satellites built by NASA and operated by...

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Oct 28, 2020

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The NASA insignia, also called the “meatball,” and the American Flag are applied to the Orion crew module back shell...

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Apr 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Aqua-EOS logo. Aqua is one of a series of spacebased platforms that are central to...

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Jun 4, 2012

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Entertainment during the opening ceremonies for the International Space University's 25th annual...

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Jul 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II that will carry NASA's...

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Jun 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first stage of a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6116
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Jul 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II that will carry NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6136
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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Feb 26, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- On the launch pad, an overhead crane lifts a solid rocket booster to vertical for mating...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6117
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Jul 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II that will carry NASA's...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installation
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Oct 27, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installation

A close-up view of the Orion’s crew module adapter with the spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels secured in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Install
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Oct 13, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Install

Shown is an overhead view of three spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels fitted onto Orion’s European Service...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6140
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is hoisted into place at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6135
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The tip-top of a United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is visible as it...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Sep 30, 2001

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Absorption of solar energy heats up our planet's surface and atmosphere making life for us possible. But the energy...

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NASA image: Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars
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Oct 26, 2023

Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars

These Mars global maps show the likely distribution of water ice buried within the upper 3 feet (1 meter) of the...

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NASA image: STS-68 crew insignia
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Mar 1, 1994

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STS068-S-001 (March 1994) --- Exploration of Earth from space is the focus of the design of the STS-68 insignia, the...

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NASA image: NASA GOES-13 Full Disk view of Earth May 28, 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA GOES-13 Full Disk view of Earth May 28, 2010

NASA GOES 13 satellite image showing earth on May 28, 2010 11:45 UTC. Credit: NOAA/NASA GOES Project NASA Goddard...

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NASA image: NASA Blue Marble 2007 West
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Blue Marble 2007 West

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2007 Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Reto Stöckli A day’s clouds. The shape and...

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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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