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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-2009-6779
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Nozzle extension deployment system testing on the second stage of a Delta IV rocket has been...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8146
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3621
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Dec 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch the GOES-O satellite moves into...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8068
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Nov 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032400 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8144
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6867
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Dec 17, 2009

KSC-2009-6867

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA's GOES-P...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8138
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1573
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Feb 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8162
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8162

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A truck hauls a full-size display of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8143
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6881
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's newly arrived GOES-P...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8074
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Nov 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Dec 3, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-09287 (3 December 2004) --- Howland Island, Oceania is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3618
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Dec 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch the GOES-O satellite makes a wide...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8133
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Dec 1, 2011

KSC-2011-8133

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A truck hauls a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: Gary Jedlovec Climate Change Presentation to Green Team
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Dec 4, 2019

Gary Jedlovec Climate Change Presentation to Green Team

NASA climatologist Gary Jedlovec, a member of the Earth Science team in Marshall Space Flight Center’s Science and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1298
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Aug 27, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As scuba divers stand by, a Diver Operated Plug (DOP) is lowered into the water at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1580
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Feb 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians secure...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8076
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Nov 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A large truck hauls a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1581
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Feb 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the second half of the Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2576
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Sep 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker measures straps for parachutes being prepared for an upcoming test at the...

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NASA image: Sea Level Visualization of Gulf Stream
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Mar 24, 2023

Sea Level Visualization of Gulf Stream

This visualization shows sea surface height measurements of the Gulf Stream off the coast of North Carolina and...

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NASA image: The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
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Oct 2, 2020

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)

This illustration shows the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its deployable solar...

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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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