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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: KSC-2014-2510
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A component of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2513
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Part of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is moved into...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor
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May 14, 2020

Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor

iss063e012706 (5/14/2020) --- A view of the Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor inside Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor Removal
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May 14, 2020

Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor Removal

iss063e012814 (5/14/2020) --- A view of Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor empty locker at Expedite the Processing of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2523
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The components of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument rest...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2509
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A component of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2504
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A truck carrying NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument...

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NASA image: Looking for Trace Gases in Captured High-Altitude Air Samples
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Dec 4, 2015

Looking for Trace Gases in Captured High-Altitude Air Samples

The Global Hawk Whole Air Sampler, or GWAS instrument compresses samples of high-altitude air in canisters to...

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NASA image: Laser Instrument Maps Clouds that Reach Above the Sky
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Dec 4, 2015

Laser Instrument Maps Clouds that Reach Above the Sky

The Cloud Physics Lidar, or CPL, is a remote sensing, laser-based instrument used to measure the cloud and aerosol...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2514
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The components of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument are...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2522
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is revealed inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2512
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The components of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2506
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A component of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2505
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument waits to be removed...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1159
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the tilt table lowers the STEREO...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing

Speaking to members of the media in the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Dr. Michael Freilich of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2518
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Part of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is revealed...

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NASA image: Psyche's Spectrometer
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Jul 7, 2020

Psyche's Spectrometer

Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, continue to make progress on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2507
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A component of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2515
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The components of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument await...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2511
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Part of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is visible...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230617_PACE_019381
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Jun 17, 2023

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The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20220224_PACE_018778
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Feb 24, 2022

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Engineering Technicians Alex Schaeffer and Eric Norris assemble the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230130_PACE_003201
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Jan 30, 2023

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Technicians move the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory inside the Electromagnetic...

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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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