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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: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Jenny Lyons, deputy program manager for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal launch operations...

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NASA image: Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission
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Sep 20, 1996

Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission

STS079-E-5100 (20 September 1996) --- The crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis was able to track the large Typhoon...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: Hawaiian Island Archipelago
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Jun 24, 1985

Hawaiian Island Archipelago

The entire Hawaiian Island Archipelago (21.5N, 158.0W) is seen in this single view. The islands are a favorite...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2551
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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A minor effect of Tropical Storm Hanna as it passed Florida’s east coast, part of a panel on...

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NASA image: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Tim Dunn, senior launch director for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal launch operations for...

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NASA image: Mr. John Danilovich, US Ambassador to Costa Rica, and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica hangar naming ceremony
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Mar 3, 2004

Mr. John Danilovich, US Ambassador to Costa Rica, and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica hangar naming ceremony

Mr. John Danilovich, US Ambassador to Costa Rica, and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe at the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 29, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005597 (29 April 2008) --- Outflow obscures the definition of the eye and center of Tropical Cyclone...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1988
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Kennedy Space Center has begun making preparations for the arrival of Tropical...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 31, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-035407 (31 Aug. 2011) --- Katia was a tropical storm gathering energy over the Atlantic Ocean when one of...

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NASA image: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 30, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005751 (30 April 2008) --- When this image was photographed by one of the crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: Scanning High in the Sky for Concentrations of Water Vapor
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Dec 4, 2015

Scanning High in the Sky for Concentrations of Water Vapor

The Diode Laser Hygrometer, or DLH is an instrument uses a laser sensor to detect concentrations of water vapor in...

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NASA image: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this...

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NASA image: iss032e025605
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Sep 9, 2012

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ISS032-E-025605 (9 Sept. 2012) --- Tropical Storm Leslie is clearly seen in the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 9, 2012, as...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

Errol Korn, seated left, deploys a dropsonde experiment over the Gulf of Mexico during a flight aboard the NASA DC-8...

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NASA image: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-109 crew
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Mar 10, 2002

Earth Observations taken by the STS-109 crew

STS109-E-6003 (10 March 2002) --- The astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Columbia took this digital picture...

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NASA image: NASA RapidScat Observes El Nino Blowing in the Winds
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Jan 21, 2016

NASA RapidScat Observes El Nino Blowing in the Winds

While El Niño events have a significant impact on the entire Earth System, they are most easily visible in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 29, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005599 (29 April 2008) --- Outflow obscures the definition of the eye and center of Tropical Cyclone...

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NASA image: Dune Restoration - October 2018
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Oct 8, 2018

Dune Restoration - October 2018

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1991
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the crawlerway, Space Shuttle Atlantis reverses direction and begins rolling back...

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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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