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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-07pd0040
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Jan 9, 2007

KSC-07pd0040

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Painters' platforms are seen hanging on the side of Kennedy Space Center's...

KSC
NASA image: ASTRONAUT KERWIN, JOSEPH P. - ART CONCEPTS
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Feb 5, 1975

ASTRONAUT KERWIN, JOSEPH P. - ART CONCEPTS

S75-21432 (March 1975) --- An artist's concept illustrating a scene during the June 7, 1973 Skylab 2 extravehicular...

JSC
NASA image: iss071e522460
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Aug 20, 2024

iss071e522460

iss071e522460 (Aug. 20, 2024) --- The dome-shaped Brandburg Massif, near the Atlantic coast of central Namibia,...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC72-1353
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Feb 1, 1972

ARC-1969-AC72-1353

Painting of the Pioneer 10 Spacecraft, by Don Moore, used in an animation sequence in the film “Jupiter Odyssey.”...

ARC
NASA image: STS-119 Launch Skyline
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Mar 15, 2009

STS-119 Launch Skyline

STS119-S-025 (15 March 2009) --- The setting sun paints the clouds over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades
Image
Jun 15, 2018

Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades

The hallway of the astronaut crew quarters at Kennedy Space Center in Florida reflects new carpeting and a fresh...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-0238
Image
Mar 20, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-0238

Artist: Rick Guidice Pioneer Venus Mission Artwork: An artist concept of the multiprobe approaching Venus is shown...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0036-009
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Feb 2, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0036-009

CEV model with pressure sensitive paint (PSP) test 11-0148 in the 11ft Ames wind tunnel. Shown here with Bruce...

ARC
NASA image: EHDC7
Image
Jul 11, 2023

EHDC7

iss069e030924 (July 11, 2023) -- Clouds are painted pink and white at orbital sunrise as the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee
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Jun 14, 1957

McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee

McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee: To more clearly mark the operators of this McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee, the VY of Navy has been...

LRC
NASA image: GSFC_20170503_2017-4309_104
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May 3, 2017

GSFC_20170503_2017-4309_104

Swedish Delegation visited Goddard on May 3, 2017. Center Director Chris Scolese greets His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf,...

GSFC
NASA image: EC89-0016-20
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Jan 19, 1989

EC89-0016-20

This photo depicts the AFTI F-16 in the configuration used midway through the program. The sensor pods were added to...

AFRC
NASA image: Alan Bean Art Exhibit
Image
Jul 19, 2009

Alan Bean Art Exhibit

Former NASA Astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn is seen at the opening of the exhibit "Alan Bean: Painting Apollo,...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-1978-A78-0238
Image
Mar 20, 1978

ARC-1978-A78-0238

Artist: Rick Guidice Pioneer Venus Mission Artwork: An artist concept of the orbiter and multiprobe approaching...

ARC
NASA image: EC91-630-8
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Nov 22, 1991

EC91-630-8

The AFTI F-16 flying at high angle of attack, shown in the final configuration and paint finish. Dummy Sidewinder...

AFRC
NASA image: Alan Bean Art Exhibit
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Jul 19, 2009

Alan Bean Art Exhibit

NASA Apollo 12 Astronaut and Artist Alan Bean gives remarks at the opening of the exhibit "Alan Bean: Painting...

HQ
NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, examines...

KSC
NASA image: GSFc_20170503_2017-4309_102
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May 3, 2017

GSFc_20170503_2017-4309_102

Swedish Delegation visited Goddard on May 3, 2017. Center Director Chris Scolese greets His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf,...

GSFC
NASA image: Sean O'Keefe Portrait Unveiling
Image
Oct 18, 2009

Sean O'Keefe Portrait Unveiling

Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

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NASA image: Salt of the Earth
Video
Oct 12, 2009

Salt of the Earth

Salinity plays a major role in how ocean waters circulate around the globe. Salinity changes can create ocean...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc986
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Aug 28, 1998

KSC-98pc986

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) gets a facelift with the repainting of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0037
Image
Jan 9, 2007

KSC-07pd0037

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Painters' scaffolding is seen hanging on the side of Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98PC-0998
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Aug 31, 1998

KSC-98PC-0998

This aerial view shows the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) getting a facelift with the repainting of the American...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0036
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Jan 9, 2007

KSC-07pd0036

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Painters' scaffolding is seen hanging on the side of Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle...

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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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