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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: Inflation Tests of the Echo 1 Satellite in Weeksville, N.C.
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Aug 13, 1958

Inflation Tests of the Echo 1 Satellite in Weeksville, N.C.

Inflation Tests of the Echo 1 Satellite in Weeksville, N.C. 1958-L-03603 Image Langley engineers Edwin Kilgore...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This pencil sketch of the Comet Kohoutek made by Skylab-4 astronaut Edward Gibson illustrates the crew's collective...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Storms Across the Solar System [Episode 4]
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May 22, 2019

NASA Science Live: Storms Across the Solar System [Episode 4]

This episode of NASA Science Live talks about storms across the solar system. Starting with how storms form on...

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NASA image: NASA Participates in Scout Jamboree
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Jul 25, 2017

NASA Participates in Scout Jamboree

Greg “Box” Johnson, executive director of Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and former...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Rocky Garcia and Wesley James prepare a weather balloon to collect wind data for the Advanced Exploration of...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Parachute Test
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Sep 19, 2020

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Parachute Test

Boeing CST-100 Starliner’s forward heat shield jettisons from a test article during the vehicle’s final balloon drop...

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NASA image: Stennis hosts NASA Night at Zephyr Field
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Aug 20, 2010

Stennis hosts NASA Night at Zephyr Field

Stennis employee Chris Smith helps a young child 'launch' a balloon rocket. Employees from NASA's John C. Stennis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 4
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Feb 24, 2024

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 4

Members of NASA’s Exploration Ground System’s Landing and Recovery team and partners from the Department of Defense...

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NASA image: Stennis hosts NASA Night at Zephyr Field
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Aug 20, 2010

Stennis hosts NASA Night at Zephyr Field

Stennis employee Chris Smith helps a young child 'launch' a balloon rocket. Employees from NASA's John C. Stennis...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Rachael Kroodsma
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Dec 1, 2015

OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Rachael Kroodsma

From November 10 through December 21, NASA and university scientists are taking to the field to study wet winter...

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NASA image: Tropospheric Doppler Radar Wind Profiler for Artemis
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Jun 30, 2021

Tropospheric Doppler Radar Wind Profiler for Artemis

The Tropospheric Doppler Radar Wind Profiler (TDRWP), located at Kennedy Space Center, is the only instrument of its...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

A weather balloon is launched to collect wind data for the Advanced Exploration of Reliable Operation at Low...

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NASA image: GSFC2024EXCITEsViewSpace0001
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Aug 31, 2024

GSFC2024EXCITEsViewSpace0001

This image shows the curvature of the Earth from 130,000 feet. It was taken remotely by a camera on EXCITE. The red...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0425
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A weather balloon takes flight from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station weather...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0426
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker prepares a weather balloon for release at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0427
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker prepares a weather balloon for release at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0428
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker prepares to release a weather balloon outside the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0429
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Feb 17, 2007

KSC-07pd0429

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two weather balloons take flight from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station weather...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0421
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Feb 17, 2007

KSC-07pd0421

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A weather balloon is prepared for release at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0424
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station weather...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5921
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Oct 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the weather station on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a meteorological data...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5920
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Oct 27, 2009

KSC-2009-5920

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the weather station on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a meteorological data...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 25, 1997

Microgravity

What started out as an attempt to develop a light which would allow for the growth of plants in space led to a...

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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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