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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-08pd0666
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Mar 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0666

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the rotating service structure has...

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NASA image: ASTER Tibet
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Tibet

The Kunlun fault is one of the gigantic strike-slip faults that bound the north side of Tibet. Left-lateral motion...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0668
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Mar 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0668

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the rotating service structure rolled away on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3702
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Jun 12, 2009

KSC-2009-3702

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The open rotating service structure, or RSS (left), on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1499
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May 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The setting sun backlights space shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3696
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Jun 12, 2009

KSC-2009-3696

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians in the control booth...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-89
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Jan 30, 1998

Earth observations during STS-89

STS089-709-049 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- This oblique photograph of Argentina and Chile was among several of South...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission
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Jan 13, 1997

Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission

STS081-715-004 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As photographed with a 70mm camera aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, this...

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NASA image: Tantalus Fossae
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Jul 27, 2021

Tantalus Fossae

Tantalus Fossae is a set of long valleys on the eastern side of Alba Patera. These valleys are referred to as graben...

JPL
NASA image: Alba Fossae
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May 19, 2023

Alba Fossae

Alba Fossae is a set of long valleys on the western side of Alba Mons. These valleys are referred to as graben and...

JPL
NASA image: Martian Rocks Lining Possible Ancient Channel (Enhanced Color)
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Jun 23, 2017

Martian Rocks Lining Possible Ancient Channel (Enhanced Color)

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity took the component images of this enhanced-color scene during the...

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NASA image: A Dragonfly-Shaped Crater
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Feb 10, 2017

A Dragonfly-Shaped Crater

The broader scene for this image is the fluidized ejecta from Bakhuysen Crater to the southwest, but there's...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-1344
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Jan 20, 2010

KSC-2010-1344

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-130 Pilot Terry Virts...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 25, 2005

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-09620 (26 June 2005) --- Grasberg Mine, Indonesia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3699
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Jun 12, 2009

KSC-2009-3699

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3701
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Jun 12, 2009

KSC-2009-3701

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After rollback of the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: The Antarctic Ice Sheet's Changing Height
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Aug 10, 2022

The Antarctic Ice Sheet's Changing Height

This map of Antarctica shows the changes in the elevation of the Antarctic ice sheet from 1985 through 2021. The map...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1299
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Jun 30, 2006

KSC-06pd1299

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, workers check one of the two trucks that move the rotating service...

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NASA image: After a Spirit Drive West of Home Plate
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Apr 20, 2009

After a Spirit Drive West of Home Plate

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit drove 6.98 meters (22.9 feet) southeastward on the 1,871st Martian day, or sol,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Nov 22, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-012047 (22 Nov. 2007) --- Tyndall Glacier, located in the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3673
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3673

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lighted against the black of night, space shuttle Endeavour is revealed after rollback of the...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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Oct 22, 2001

Strait of Gibraltar

This 34 by 59 km sub-scene, acquired on July 5, 2000, covers the eastern part of the Strait of Gibraltar, separating...

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NASA image: STS-56 Earth observation of Perth in Western Australia
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Earth observation of Perth in Western Australia

STS-56 Earth observation taken aboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is probably the best view of Perth in...

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NASA image: KSC-LOC-63-1971
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Feb 13, 1963

KSC-LOC-63-1971

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Between 1962 and 1963, the Mission Control Center was modified to handle the additional...

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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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