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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: NASA's F-15B research testbed jet flew in the supersonic shockwave of a Northrop Grumman Corp. - modified U.S. Navy F-5E jet in support of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration project.
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Aug 25, 2003

NASA's F-15B research testbed jet flew in the supersonic shockwave of a Northrop Grumman Corp. - modified U.S. Navy F-5E jet in support of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration project.

NASA's F-15B research testbed jet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center flew in the supersonic shockwave of a...

AFRC
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Jan 22, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-12555 (22 January 2004) --- This photo of melt-water pooled on the surface of iceberg A-39D, a 2 x 11...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5615
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Jul 14, 2011

KSC-2011-5615

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Delta turn basin at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United Space...

KSC
NASA image: The Bedrock Riddles of Nili Fossae
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Sep 5, 2019

The Bedrock Riddles of Nili Fossae

This image of the Nili Fossae region, to the west of the great Isidis basin, shows layered bedrock with many impact...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp0399
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Apr 8, 1999

KSC-99pp0399

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Part of the $13 million expansion to KSC's Visitor Complex, the new information center...

KSC
NASA image: Mount Pinatubo, Philippine Islands as seen from STS-59
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Apr 10, 1994

Mount Pinatubo, Philippine Islands as seen from STS-59

STS059-L14-170 (9-20 April 1994) --- Orient with the sea at the left. Then Subic Bay is at the lower left corner,...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4418
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Aug 19, 2010

KSC-2010-4418

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, Robonaut 2, or R2, is moved to a horizontal...

KSC
NASA image: All Along the Fractures
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Sep 30, 2015

All Along the Fractures

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft provides information about erosion and movement of...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-4414
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Aug 19, 2010

KSC-2010-4414

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, Robonaut 2, or R2, is ready to be moved to a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0398
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Mar 11, 2005

KSC-05pd-0398

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers help as a crane lifts the Control...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1076
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Jan 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1076

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a new 12-inch water main is being installed as...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1078
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Jan 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1078

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a new 12-inch water main is being installed as...

KSC
NASA image: Final crew portrait of STS-84 and Mir 23 crew in the Spacehab
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May 22, 1997

Final crew portrait of STS-84 and Mir 23 crew in the Spacehab

STS084-380-019 (15-24 May 1997) --- In the last minutes of joint activity between the STS-84 and Russian Space...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0399
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Mar 11, 2005

KSC-05pd-0399

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers help guide the Control Moment...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1006
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Sep 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1006

(Left to right) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan, and...

KSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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Jun 12, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-162-036 (19-29 May 1996) --- An oblique view of eastern New York State, Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence...

JSC
NASA image: Mount Pinatubo, Philippines
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Sep 30, 1994

Mount Pinatubo, Philippines

STS068-232-083 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- This is a view of Mount Pinatubo, Philippine Islands, orient with...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1073
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Jan 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1073

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a new 12-inch water main is being installed as...

KSC
NASA image: Mars Odyssey Observes Deimos
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Feb 22, 2018

Mars Odyssey Observes Deimos

Colors in this image of the Martian moon Deimos indicate a range of surface temperatures detected by observing the...

JPL
NASA image: Marshburn conducts Robonaut 2 TeleOps
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Apr 25, 2013

Marshburn conducts Robonaut 2 TeleOps

ISS035-E-030791 (25 April 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn (pictured in background), Expedition 35 Flight...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1005
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Sep 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1005

(Left to right) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan, and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1077
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Jan 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1077

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a new 12-inch water main is being installed as...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0140-002
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Jul 31, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0140-002

David L. Iverson of NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California (in foreground) led development of computer...

ARC
NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1972

Skylab

This is a wide-angle view of the Orbital Workshop lower level experiment area. In center foreground is the ergometer...

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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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