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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: SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru
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Nov 8, 2023

SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru

The illustration above shows sea levels off the coasts of Peru and Ecuador on Aug. 12, 2023, and Oct. 3, 2023. The...

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NASA image: 2025 Space Station Science Snapshots
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Dec 29, 2025

2025 Space Station Science Snapshots

2025 marks another year pushing the boundaries of scientific research aboard the International Space Station. This...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0405
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - - Inside the gantry on the SLC-2 launch pad, workers check the fitting on the second stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1818
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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Fiery clouds floating over the launch pad signal the liftoff of the Delta II...

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NASA image: GPM Applications: Tropical Cyclones
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Aug 27, 2012

GPM Applications: Tropical Cyclones

Water is fundamental to life on Earth. Knowing where and how much rain and snow falls globally is vital to...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

Technicians prepare the payload adapter separation systems canister to be secured onto NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5253
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media from around the globe gather on the grounds of the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1814
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Jun 19, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II rocket with the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1816
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Jun 19, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II rocket with the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0404
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - Inside the gantry on the SLC-2 launch pad, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lowered...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

Technicians secure NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) stack onto a ground...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5255
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media from around the globe gather at the NASA News Annex at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

Technicians assist as a crane lowers the payload adapter separation systems canister onto the Low-Earth Orbit Flight...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 ISA/ASA Hoist
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 ISA/ASA Hoist

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V interstage adapter and aft stub adapter are hoisted up at the vertical...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack
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Oct 5, 2022

JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack

Technicians prepare the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand
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Aug 25, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand

The Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) is lifted for its move to a work stand inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5079
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Jul 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media from around the globe gather at the Press Site bull pen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical
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Aug 11, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical

On Aug. 11, 2022, teams at the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California use a crane to...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 ISA ASA Hoist
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Sep 29, 2022

JPSS-2 ISA ASA Hoist

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V interstage adapter and aft stub adapter are hoisted up at the vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5237
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5237

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media from around the globe gather on the grounds of the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians fasten the payload adapter separation systems canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1819
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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Fiery clouds light up Space Launch Complex-2 at the liftoff of the Delta II...

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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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