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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: KSC00pp0731
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0731

Smoke rising from the smoldering brush on Kennedy Space Center illustrates the hazardous fire conditions that exist...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
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Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises behind the Statue of Freedom atop the United States Capitol...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2269
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Mar 24, 2009

KSC-2009-2269

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The moon rises in the early morning hours shortly before the Soyuz rocket is rolled out to...

KSC
NASA image: Expedition 21 Soyuz Rollout
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Sep 27, 2009

Expedition 21 Soyuz Rollout

The sun rises behind the Soyuz launch pad shortly before the Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad Monday,...

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NASA image: STS-126 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch
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Nov 14, 2008

STS-126 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch

The Moon is seen rising behind the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-126) on pad 39a Friday, November 14, 2008, at the...

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NASA image: X-56B Begins New Flight Series
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Apr 19, 2021

X-56B Begins New Flight Series

Preparations for the X-56B remotely piloted aircraft to begin a new flight series continue as the sun rises on...

AFRC
NASA image: Argentina’s snow‑capped Cerro de la Majadita in the Andes Mountains
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May 3, 2026

Argentina’s snow‑capped Cerro de la Majadita in the Andes Mountains

iss074e0546820 (May 3, 2026) --- Argentina’s snow‑capped Cerro de la Majadita in the Andes Mountains rises to an...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Elevates Our View of Earth
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Aug 16, 2017

ICESat-2 Elevates Our View of Earth

ICESat-2 will provide scientists with height measurements that create a global portrait of Earth’s third dimension,...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's View of Pine Island Glacier's Latest Iceberg
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Nov 8, 2018

NASA's View of Pine Island Glacier's Latest Iceberg

Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier calved a massive iceberg, known as Iceberg B-46, into the Amundsen Sea. Pine Island...

GSFC
NASA image: Mass Balance of Ice Sheets: Antarctica
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Sep 26, 2018

Mass Balance of Ice Sheets: Antarctica

Of all the freshwater on Earth, 99 percent is stored in ice sheets, the large frozen masses that form over land. As...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 Elevates Our View of Earth: Fixed
Video
Aug 16, 2017

ICESat-2 Elevates Our View of Earth: Fixed

ICESat-2 will provide scientists with height measurements that create a global portrait of Earth’s third dimension,...

GSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 9, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-120 patch reflects the role of the mission in the future of the space program. The shuttle payload bay...

MSFC
NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 22, 2003

Material Science

On Earth when scientists melt metals, bubbles that form in the molten material can rise to the surface, pop and...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 28, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-732-089 (19-29 May 1996) --- This photograph encompasses an area comprising 99 percent of the Egyptian...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Crew Q and A and Zero Gravity Indicator
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Mar 29, 2026

Artemis II Crew Q and A and Zero Gravity Indicator

The Artemis II crew pose with the zero gravity indicator named Rise that also holds a SD card containing the names...

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NASA image: STS-41G earth observations
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Oct 7, 1984

STS-41G earth observations

41G-39-044 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- "Flatirons", cumulonimbus clouds that have flattened out at a high altitude, the...

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NASA image: The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after...

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NASA image: The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after...

AFRC
NASA image: Northern Portion of Gale Crater Rim Viewed from 'Naukluft Plateau'
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Apr 27, 2016

Northern Portion of Gale Crater Rim Viewed from 'Naukluft Plateau'

This early-morning view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover covers a field of view of...

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NASA image: Hulhumale, Maldives
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Jan 22, 2021

Hulhumale, Maldives

The Maldives nation, in the Indian Ocean, faces an environmental threat from sea level rise, as 80% of its islands...

JPL
NASA image: Nicholson Crater
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Oct 13, 2021

Nicholson Crater

Today's image shows a cross section of Nicholson Crater. The central peak of this crater is surrounded by a layered...

JPL
NASA image: Full Moon rises Artemis II SLS at Pad 39b
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon rises Artemis II SLS at Pad 39b

The Moon is seen shining over the SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher on...

MSFC
NASA image: Loops of Gas and Dust Rise from Planetary Disks Artist Concept
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Mar 6, 2014

Loops of Gas and Dust Rise from Planetary Disks Artist Concept

Magnetic loops carrying gas and dust above disks of planet-forming material circling stars are shown in this artist...

JPL
NASA image: Night star rise sequence view taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Apr 11, 2015

Night star rise sequence view taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E108129 (04/11/2015) --- "Rainbow double Aurora" greet the astronauts and cosmonauts on board the...

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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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