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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-2011-2190
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2190

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --As the sun rises over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2453
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Mar 21, 2011

KSC-2011-2453

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- United Space Alliance technicians hoist the second stage of a Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0326
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Feb 25, 2002

KSC-02PD-0326

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite arrives at the Spaceport Systems International (SSI) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0331
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Feb 27, 2002

KSC-02pd0331

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite is lifted to vertical in the Spaceport Systems International (SSI)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2198
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2198

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2196
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2196

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane raises one of three United...

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NASA image: P-3B Waiting to Start the Day
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Dec 8, 2017

P-3B Waiting to Start the Day

The P-3B is waiting outside the hangar at Thule Air Base with the Greenland Ice sheet in the background. Today,...

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NASA image: IceNode Prototype Under the Ice
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Aug 29, 2024

IceNode Prototype Under the Ice

A prototype of an autonomous robot, part of a project called IceNode being developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Dec 4, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-09366 (4 December 2004) --- New York’s Finger Lakes region is featured in this digital image...

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NASA image: Windblown Snow
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Dec 8, 2017

Windblown Snow

On April 11, 2011, IceBridge finally got the clear weather necessary to fly over glaciers in southeast Greenland,...

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NASA image: NISAR Encapsulated in Payload Fairing at ISRO Launch Site
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Jul 22, 2025

NISAR Encapsulated in Payload Fairing at ISRO Launch Site

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was encapsulated in its payload fairing at ISRO's Satish...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember
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Feb 14, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember

ISS038-E-047389 (14 Feb. 2014) --- This panoramic image, which shows parts of Chile and Argentina, and which was...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission
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Jan 13, 1997

Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission

STS081-715-004 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As photographed with a 70mm camera aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, this...

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NASA image: Gyldenlove Glacier
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Dec 8, 2017

Gyldenlove Glacier

On April 11, 2011, IceBridge finally got the clear weather necessary to fly over glaciers in southeast Greenland....

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NASA image: The 88-South Antarctic Traverse: Review
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Mar 30, 2018

The 88-South Antarctic Traverse: Review

With extreme cold-weather gear, scientific instruments, and two tank-like snow machines called PistenBullys, NASA...

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NASA image: NISAR Radar Antenna Reflector Loaded for Return to India
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Oct 23, 2024

NISAR Radar Antenna Reflector Loaded for Return to India

Crews at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County, California, on Oct. 15, 2024, load a specialized shipping...

JPL
NASA image: Ice Waves
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Dec 8, 2017

Ice Waves

Ice Waves - May 21st, 2001 Description: Along the southeastern coast of Greenland, an intricate network of fjords...

GSFC
NASA image: Unnamed Glacial Canyon, Northern Greenland
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Dec 8, 2017

Unnamed Glacial Canyon, Northern Greenland

A northern Greenland glacier as seen by NASA's P-3B aircraft on May 3, 2012. Credit: Michael Studinger/NASA...

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NASA image: Unnamed Glacial Canyon, Northern Greenland
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Dec 8, 2017

Unnamed Glacial Canyon, Northern Greenland

A glacial canyon in northern Greenland as seen by NASA's P-3B aircraft on May 3, 2012. Credit: Michael...

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NASA image: Geikie Plateau Peak
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Dec 8, 2017

Geikie Plateau Peak

A wider view of mountains showing the distinctive geology of the Geikie Plateau region in eastern Greenland, as seen...

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NASA image: Jakobshavn Calving Front
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Dec 8, 2017

Jakobshavn Calving Front

The calving front of the Jakobshavn Glacier in western Greenland, as seen from NASA's P-3B aircraft on April 21,...

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NASA image: Frozen Greenland Meltpond
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Dec 8, 2017

Frozen Greenland Meltpond

Frozen meltwater lake along the northeast Greenland coast, as seen from NASA's P-3B aircraft on May 7, 2012. Credit:...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 25, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-015243 (25 Oct. 2009) --- Upsala Glacier, Argentina is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Geikie Plateau Peak
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Dec 8, 2017

Geikie Plateau Peak

Mountain ridges showing the distinctive geology of the Geikie Plateau region in eastern Greenland, as seen from...

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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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