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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: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076163
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Oct 25, 2022

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Technicians integrate the Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument to the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud,...

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NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076169
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Oct 25, 2022

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The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) spacecraft bus after integration of The Hyper-Angular Rainbow...

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NASA image: MATISS Experiment
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Nov 21, 2016

MATISS Experiment

iss050e010908 911/21/2016) --- A view of Matiss floating in the Columbus Module. The Microbial Aerosol Tethering on...

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NASA image: GSFC_20221004_PACE_074262
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Oct 4, 2022

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument undergoes calibration testing after at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240117_PACE_001205
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Jan 17, 2024

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Engineers and Technicians from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center crawl under the PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud,...

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NASA image: GSFC_20220829_PACE_068416
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Aug 29, 2022

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument prior to thermal vacuum testing at NASA's Goddard Space...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00013
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Mar 4, 2011

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The Orbital Sciences Taurus XL rocket lifts off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California carrying NASA's Glory...

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NASA image: Williams works on DAFT during Expedition 13
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Aug 21, 2006

Williams works on DAFT during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-69249 (21 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: DC-8 CPEX-AW Science Flight
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Aug 6, 2021

DC-8 CPEX-AW Science Flight

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center flies the DC-8 airborne science laboratory in support of the Convective...

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NASA image: ER-2 prepares for takeoff for airborne science mission, PACE-PAX
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Aug 28, 2024

ER-2 prepares for takeoff for airborne science mission, PACE-PAX

The ER-2 conducted over 80 flight hours in service of the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem Postlaunch...

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NASA image: Williams works on DAFT during Expedition 13
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Aug 21, 2006

Williams works on DAFT during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-69250 (21 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 15, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008351 (15 July 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00014
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Mar 4, 2011

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NASA Launch Commentator George Diller concludes coverage of the Glory_Taurus XL launch, which ended unsuccessfully...

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NASA image: NASA Inspires Students in the Philippines to Study Science
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Sep 25, 2019

NASA Inspires Students in the Philippines to Study Science

Scientists from NASA’s Cloud, Aerosol and Monsoon Processes Philippines Experiment, or CAMP2Ex visited a group of...

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NASA image: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 14, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008364 (14 July 2010)--- Astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works on the Smoke...

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NASA image: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 14, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008369 (14 July 2010)--- Astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works on the Smoke...

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NASA image: GSFC_20211215_PACE_127238
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Dec 15, 2021

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument undergoes Boresight alignment at NASA's Goddard Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00268
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Aug 19, 2005

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STEVE KIRKNER: Hello. I'm Steve Kirkner, the NOAA GOES program manager. I'd like to welcome everyone to the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00273
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Aug 19, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Of course, we can't launch without good weather_ Delta Weather Officer Joel Tumbiolo is here with...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00295
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Aug 26, 2005

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Racing to a smooth, predawn touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base, Space Shuttle Discovery's safe arrival punctuated...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00272
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Aug 19, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Thank you, Steve, for introducing today's show. Hi, I'm your host, Bruce Buckingham, NASA public...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00269
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Aug 19, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: It's a privilege to have Boeing launch manager Rick Navarro here in the studio. Rick, thanks for...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Intense Fires Around The World
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Jul 29, 2016

NASA Sees Intense Fires Around The World

This year’s wildfire season is off to a blazing start. The United States had an early start to the season, with more...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00274
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Aug 19, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: From 22,000 miles up, GOES satellites have a sky-high view of the weather below. Here is a unique...

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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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