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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: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-723-054 (21 October 1995) --- Central Turkey dominates this north-looking panorama, with the long fingered...

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NASA image: Little Bright Spot
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Jan 12, 2015

Little Bright Spot

A bright spot can be seen on the left side of Rhea in this image. The spot is the crater Inktomi, named for a Lakota...

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NASA image: Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial
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Jun 21, 2017

Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial

Get ready to view the solar eclipse with these helpful safety tips. No one should ever look directly at the sun,...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from right, and his wife, Karen Pence, tour the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jul 21, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-18808 (21 July 2007) --- Ceuta on the northern African coastline is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four
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Apr 21, 2002

Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10288 (21 April 2002) --- This view featuring the San Francisco Bay Area was photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 22, 1968

Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-16-2588 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible in this view from Apollo 8...

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NASA image: Detail on Dione False color
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Jan 27, 2006

Detail on Dione False color

The leading hemisphere of Dione displays subtle variations in color across its surface in this false color view. To...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Falcon 9 Vertical at LC 39A
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Oct 27, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Falcon 9 Vertical at LC 39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is vertical with the Crew Dragon atop for the Crew-3 mission at Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

A view of the controls of the Mars rover concept, developed by vehicle designers, the Parker Brothers, with advice...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Media Day
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Mar 21, 2015

Expedition 43 Media Day

Expedition 43 NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly, left, Russian Cosmonauts Gennady Padalka, center, and Mikhail Kornienko of...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Crew Arrive at UAE Embassy for Iftar Dinner
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Mar 21, 2024

Expedition 69 Crew Arrive at UAE Embassy for Iftar Dinner

From left to right, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen, NASA...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 13
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Jan 26, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 13

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft captures the central complex of mountain peaks within Dantu Crater on Ceres. A...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 21, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-15177 (21 September 2003) --- This view, photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Mate to Spacecraft Adapter
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Oct 4, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Mate to Spacecraft Adapter

Technicians assist as a crane is used to move the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Joint Polar...

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NASA image: STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers take a break from KSC training
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May 21, 1990

STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers take a break from KSC training

S90-38029 (21 May 1990) --- STS-35 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crewmembers commander Vance D. Brand, pilot...

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NASA image: High altitude oblique view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

High altitude oblique view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2209 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- High altitude oblique view of the lunar surface, looking northeastward, as seen...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Lunar Module in lunar landing configuration
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Mar 7, 1969

Apollo 9 Lunar Module in lunar landing configuration

AS09-21-3181 (7 March 1969) --- A View of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module (LM), "Spider," in a lunar lading configuration,...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The European Service Module that will serve as the powerhouse for Orion on Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), is in view...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery during STS-82 mission
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Feb 12, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery during STS-82 mission

STS082-723-071 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- The island of Hispaniola appears left center in this wide-angle view,...

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NASA image: View of the Lunar Module "Orion" and Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Apr 21, 1972

View of the Lunar Module "Orion" and Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS16-107-17436 (21 April 1972) --- An excellent view of the Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" and Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Mate to Spacecraft Adapter
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Oct 4, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Mate to Spacecraft Adapter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS-2) is now secured on the...

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NASA image: jsc 2024e021222
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Mar 21, 2024

jsc 2024e021222

jsc2024e021222 (3/21/2024) --- Solid Fuel Ignition and Extinction (SoFIE) insert supports the Growth and Extinction...

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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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