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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-04pd-2504
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Dec 8, 2004

KSC-04pd-2504

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., conducts an illumination test on the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2508
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Dec 8, 2004

KSC-04pd-2508

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician monitors the illumination test results being conducted on the Deep Impact...

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NASA image: Mars Atmosphere Fights Back!
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Mar 26, 2024

Mars Atmosphere Fights Back!

HiRISE and the Context Camera (CTX, also on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter) are always on the lookout for new...

JPL
NASA image: Halos in Martian Sandstone
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May 30, 2017

Halos in Martian Sandstone

Pale zones called "halos" border bedrock fractures visible in this 2015 image from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover which...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pc1079
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1079

Technicians in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) oversee the removal of the Mars Climate...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 15, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E194350 (05/15/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station tweeted this image out...

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NASA image: Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Core Collapse Supernova)
Image
Mar 26, 2018

Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Core Collapse Supernova)

This image from an animation shows a gigantic star exploding in a "core collapse" supernova. As atoms fuse inside...

JPL
NASA image: Crater in Cydonia
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Dec 16, 2002

Crater in Cydonia

This image shows the dissected interior of a crater in the Cydonia region of Mars. The flat-topped buttes and mesas...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pc1652
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Nov 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1652

The second stage of a Delta II rocket arrives at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station. The rocket is scheduled to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1617
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Oct 30, 1998

KSC-98pc1617

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, workers on the gantry watch as cables lift a...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1614
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Oct 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The gantry on Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station appears to straddle the Delta II...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock
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Sep 29, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved from the Work Processing Cell to the Airlock inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock
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Sep 29, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved from the Work Processing Cell to the Airlock inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1722
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Nov 16, 1998

KSC-98pc1722

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), workers lower the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2807
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians work on the solar array...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1085
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1085

Technicians check the connections on the workstand holding the Mars Climate Orbiter in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

Shown is a view from the Operations Support Building II at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Oct. 16, 2021...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1657
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Nov 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1657

At pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lowered into the first stage. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1721
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Nov 16, 1998

KSC-98pc1721

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), a worker maneuvers...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Swirling Cloudscape
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May 23, 2018

Jupiter's Swirling Cloudscape

Intricate swirls in Jupiter's volatile northern hemisphere are captured in this color-enhanced image from NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Fundamental Physics
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Jan 22, 2003

Fundamental Physics

Clues to the formation of planets and planetary rings -- like Saturn's dazzling ring system -- may be found by...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1080
Image
Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1080

The Mars Climate Orbiter is lifted clear of the top of its container in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1618
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Oct 30, 1998

KSC-98pc1618

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, workers on the ground watch as cables lift a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1733
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Nov 24, 1998

KSC-98pc1733

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), the third stage of...

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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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