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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: AirBOS4
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0738
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Apr 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey (left) and Mission Specialist Piers Sellers (right)...

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NASA image: Searching for Earth's Trojan Asteroids
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Feb 9, 2017

Searching for Earth's Trojan Asteroids

Trojan asteroids accompany several of our solar system's planets, leading or trailing the planet in its orbit at the...

GSFC
NASA image: TUS-RA removal from the S0 Truss during EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 10, 2006

TUS-RA removal from the S0 Truss during EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06219 (10 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, removes the trailing...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 18, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

An employee learns about indoor air quality at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Environmental and Medical Contract...

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NASA image: Clouds streak across the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station
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Jul 16, 2025

Clouds streak across the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station

iss073e0379986 (July 16, 2025) --- In this long duration photograph taken from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00220
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Oct 25, 2006

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The Boeing Delta II rocket lights the evening sky as STEREO heads into space. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations...

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat leaves a trail as it swims across an algae-covered canal near the NASA News Center...

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NASA image: View of javelin and golf ball on lunar surface during Apollo 14 EVA
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Feb 6, 1971

View of javelin and golf ball on lunar surface during Apollo 14 EVA

AS14-66-9337 (6 Feb. 1971) --- This view shows the "javelin" and golf ball used by astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr.,...

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NASA image: STS-35 crew leaves KSC O&C Bldg and boards van for transport to LC Pad 39A
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Dec 2, 1990

STS-35 crew leaves KSC O&C Bldg and boards van for transport to LC Pad 39A

STS035-S-016 (2 Dec 1990) --- Astronaut Vance D. Brand, right, leads the STS 35 crew toward a transfer van that will...

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NASA image: iss071e523780
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Aug 22, 2024

iss071e523780

iss071e523780 (Aug. 22, 2024) --- This long-duration photograph taken with a station camera uses increased...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00219
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Oct 25, 2006

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George Diller interviews STEREO Project Manager Ed Reynolds. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) is a...

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NASA image: Shenandoah National Park
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Dec 8, 2017

Shenandoah National Park

On July 3, 1936, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt stood amidst the crowd in Big Meadows and officially dedicated...

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NASA image: In the Wake of Ancient Lava Flows
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Oct 24, 2022

In the Wake of Ancient Lava Flows

Long ago, a large lava flow passed through the Athabasca Valles region of Mars. We can tell which direction it was...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4186
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Jun 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A vapor trail follows space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4172
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4172

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A vapor trail follows space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

A small level is used to see if the trail is tilted upward or downward. In most cases where a rock has moved, the...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

The trails can be straight, or they can curve. Sometimes, two trails run alongside each other. Those two lines...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2257
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Apr 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2257

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Pathfinder Fitness Trail, laid out in the shape of a space shuttle, is the site for a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4190
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4190

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4189
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4189

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: ED14-0338-081
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Nov 6, 2014

ED14-0338-081

Initial flight-testing of the ACTE followed extensive wind tunnel experiments. For the first phase of ACTE flights,...

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NASA image: Artist's concept of Hadley-Apennine landing site with alternate traverses
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Jun 1, 1971

Artist's concept of Hadley-Apennine landing site with alternate traverses

S71-33432 (1 July 1971) --- These alternative traverses can be carried out on foot. They will be used if the Lunar...

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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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