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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: Engine Section 3 Artemis
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Jul 24, 2025

Engine Section 3 Artemis

Teams from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida transport the agency’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4186
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Nov 19, 2013

KSC-2013-4186

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A successful hunting expedition near the Headquarters Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4184
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Nov 19, 2013

KSC-2013-4184

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A red-tailed hawk closes in on a snake during its hunting expedition near the Headquarters...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4182
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Nov 19, 2013

KSC-2013-4182

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A red-tailed hawk hunts for its dinner near the Headquarters Building on NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Engine Section 3 Artemis
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Jul 24, 2025

Engine Section 3 Artemis

Teams from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida transport the agency’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4183
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Nov 19, 2013

KSC-2013-4183

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A snake makes a fine dinner for a red-tailed hawk, hunting near the Headquarters Building on...

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NASA image: COMET - ASTRONOMY (KOHOUTEK)
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Dec 14, 1973

COMET - ASTRONOMY (KOHOUTEK)

S73-38390 (6 Dec. 1973) --- An Earth-based photograph of the Comet Kohoutek in the sky on Dec. 6, 1973, when the...

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NASA image: Spitzer Spies a Comet Coma and Tail
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Sep 10, 2013

Spitzer Spies a Comet Coma and Tail

With the help of NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered that what was thought to be a large...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Boat Tail Arrival
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Jun 21, 2021

Landsat 9 Boat Tail Arrival

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing boattail for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission arrives at the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Boat Tail Arrival
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Jun 21, 2021

Landsat 9 Boat Tail Arrival

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing boattail for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission is transported by...

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NASA image: Laser Hits on Martian Drill Tailings
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Feb 13, 2013

Laser Hits on Martian Drill Tailings

A day after NASA Mars rover Curiosity drilled the first sample-collection hole into a rock on Mars, the rover...

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NASA image: Damaged tail cone on F8U-3
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Aug 14, 1959

Damaged tail cone on F8U-3

Exhaust cone damage.

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, tail number 606, is being towed and pushed by a crew at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, tail number 606, is being towed and pushed by a crew at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: Windstreaks
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Jun 29, 2015

Windstreaks

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows windstreaks on the lava flows of Daedalia Planum. The...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum Windstreak
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Oct 26, 2016

Daedalia Planum Windstreak

The "tail" behind the crater at the top of this VIS image is called a windstreak. This feature is formed by winds...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

ARC
NASA image: iss069e060850
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Aug 15, 2023

iss069e060850

iss069e060850 (Aug. 15, 2023) --- The city of Butte, Montana, next to the Berkeley Pit and Yankee Doodle Tailings...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 12, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Close-up view of the tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), during its...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

ARC
NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE in flight
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Apr 14, 1998

F-15 ACTIVE in flight

The F-15 ACTIVE in flight above the Mojave desert on April 14, 1998. The overhead shot shows the aircraft's striking...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Close-up view of the tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), severed from...

ARC
NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Lifting Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Lifting Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E. Fan-in-fuselage model (lifting). 3/4 rear view of fan at low G.P. position. Lift fan on variable height strut...

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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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