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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: Views of the P6 Truss and solar arrays during the final flyaround of STS-97
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Dec 9, 2000

Views of the P6 Truss and solar arrays during the final flyaround of STS-97

STS097-704-063 (9 December 2000) --- This overhead view is one of a series of 70mm frames exposed of the...

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NASA image: Bright Spots on Charon
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Jul 10, 2015

Bright Spots on Charon

This image of Charon was taken by New Horizons' Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) at 4:23 UT on July 9, 2015,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6949
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Sep 1, 2009

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS130-S-001 - The STS-130 patch was designed by the crew to reflect both the...

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NASA image: A Map of Curiosity's Difficult Climb
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Aug 3, 2023

A Map of Curiosity's Difficult Climb

This map shows the route NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took from May into July 2023 to complete the most difficult...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd0669
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the rotating service structure rolled away on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Spots on Saturn
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Apr 2, 2004

Spots on Saturn

As Cassini closes in on Saturn, its view is growing sharper with time and now reveals new atmospheric features in...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn: On its Way to Low Orbit
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May 31, 2018

Dawn: On its Way to Low Orbit

On the way to its lowest-ever and final orbit, NASA's Dawn spacecraft is observing Ceres and returning new...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-1751
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Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1751

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Phillip Chamberlin, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center deputy project scientist for the Solar...

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NASA image: Small Business Expo
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Oct 23, 2018

Small Business Expo

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, shakes hands with Glenn Delgado, associate administrator,...

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NASA image: Closeups of IECM grappled by RMS and positioned above payload bay (PLB)
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Jul 4, 1982

Closeups of IECM grappled by RMS and positioned above payload bay (PLB)

STS004-23-119 (27 June-4 July 1982) --- This is a close-up view of the Marshall Space Flight Center-developed...

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NASA image: Artemis I RH Forward Segment Lift
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Feb 23, 2021

Artemis I RH Forward Segment Lift

Inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0668
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the rotating service structure rolled away on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1752
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Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1752

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dean Pesnell, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center project scientist for the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 23, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This STS-113 photograph shows an incredible view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay. The blackness of...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc745
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Apr 29, 1997

KSC-97pc745

STS-84 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale, at center, exhibits great enthusiasm for the upcoming Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Juno Close Look at the Little Red Spot
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Jan 25, 2017

Juno Close Look at the Little Red Spot

The JunoCam imager on NASA's Juno spacecraft snapped this shot of Jupiter's northern latitudes on Dec. 11, 2016 at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3354
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, members of the space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew view the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1753
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Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1753

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Barbara Thompson, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center deputy project scientist for the Solar...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1535
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Sep 29, 2000

KSC00pp1535

A pair of Florida bald eagles take advantage of a tower to rest and view the landscape near the intersection of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4192
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Aug 2, 2012

KSC-2012-4192

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0672
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Mar 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0672

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From across the marsh next to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1535
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Sep 29, 2000

KSC-00pp1535

A pair of Florida bald eagles take advantage of a tower to rest and view the landscape near the intersection of the...

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NASA image: Stellar Jewels Shine in New Spitzer Image
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May 27, 2004

Stellar Jewels Shine in New Spitzer Image

One of the most prolific birthing grounds in our Milky Way galaxy, a nebula called RCW 49, is exposed in superb...

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NASA image: The Picture of the Century with Floyd Thompsona and Ann Hitch Kilgore, Former Mayor of Hampton VA.
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Dec 14, 1966

The Picture of the Century with Floyd Thompsona and Ann Hitch Kilgore, Former Mayor of Hampton VA.

Langley Center Director Floyd Thompson shows Ann Kilgore the "picture of the century." This was the first picture of...

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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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