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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-08pd2220
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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, lightning towers are being constructed to...

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NASA image: Dark Side Courtesy of Jupiter's Moon
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Dec 19, 2018

Dark Side Courtesy of Jupiter's Moon

Juno's Radiation Monitoring Investigation used the Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) star camera to collect this high...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 10, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1853
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Jun 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the backdrop of a blue sky and the blue Atlantic Ocean, workers are constructing the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1852
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Jun 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the backdrop of a blue sky and the blue Atlantic Ocean, workers are constructing the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1179
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Sep 28, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At left, the payload canister for Space Shuttle Discovery is lifted from its canister...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0883
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Jun 19, 2000

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Lightning field study devices are visible on a Cessna Citation aircraft during flight over Central Florida. The...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0883
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Jun 19, 2000

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Lightning field study devices are visible on a Cessna Citation aircraft during flight over Central Florida. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6165
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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the water tower and lightning protection system,...

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NASA image: Firefly in Orbit
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly in Orbit

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Apr 18, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E125478 (04/18/2015) -- A golden sunset on the Earth is captured in this image taken from the International...

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NASA image: The city lights of Southeast Asia streaking below the International Space Station
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Jun 21, 2025

The city lights of Southeast Asia streaking below the International Space Station

iss073e0415606 (June 21, 2025) --- The International Space Station soars 259 miles above Cambodia in this...

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NASA image: iss071e606709
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Aug 17, 2024

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iss071e606709 (Aug. 17, 2024) --- Lightning (at right) illuminates the clouds in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: iss071e620932
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Aug 20, 2024

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iss071e620932 (Aug. 20, 2024) --- Lightning (at center) illuminates the storm clouds above China near the coast of...

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Aug 17, 2022

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iss067e270871 (Aug. 17, 2022) --- A cloudy, south Indian Ocean between Africa and Antarctica, with lightning storms...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 24, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a night pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3006
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane travels up the ramp toward Launch Pad 39B. At the top can be...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B
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Sep 15, 2022

Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher on Launch Pad 39B at...

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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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