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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: Asteroid 2020 QG as Seen Through ZTF Telescope
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Aug 18, 2020

Asteroid 2020 QG as Seen Through ZTF Telescope

The streak circled in the center of this image is asteroid 2020 QG, which came closer to Earth than any other...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

CAFE Foundation volunteer Oliver Dyer-Bennet, left, CAFE Foundation Hanger Boss Mike Fenn, center, and CAFE...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2009-6757
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Dec 14, 2009

KSC-2009-6757

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1679
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Aug 24, 2004

KSC-04pd1679

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help install the nose cap on the orbiter...

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NASA image: Taking Profile Pictures of Gases High in the Sky
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Dec 4, 2015

Taking Profile Pictures of Gases High in the Sky

The Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy, or Mini-DOAS is a telescope instrument used to measure trace gases...

ARC
NASA image: NASA/SpaceX IMAP Vertical at LC 39A (Sunrise)
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA/SpaceX IMAP Vertical at LC 39A (Sunrise)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: Pathfinder over runway in Hawaii
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Aug 28, 1997

Pathfinder over runway in Hawaii

Pathfinder, NASA's solar-powered, remotely-piloted aircraft is shown while it was conducting a series of science...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Science Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Science Overview

Principal investigator, Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals (SHERLOC)...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Launch Social
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Launch Social

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the NASA News Center annex at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, social media...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0871
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Apr 16, 2004

KSC-04pd0871

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance (USA) worker Paul Ogletree...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1910
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Feb 27, 2009

KSC-2009-1910

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida scrub jays scan their territory from a bush at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010179
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Feb 28, 2023

jsc2023e010179

jsc2023e010179 (2/28/2023) --- This image is a composition of two scanning electron microscopic images of the...

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NASA image: IMAP Rollout for Launch
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: Odyssey Views Phobos in Visible Light: April 24, 2019
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May 9, 2019

Odyssey Views Phobos in Visible Light: April 24, 2019

This movie shows the Martian moon Phobos as viewed in visible light by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter on April 24,...

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

STS131-S-087 (20 April 2010) --- NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, Special Assistant to the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Science Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Science Overview

Principal investigator, Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals (SHERLOC)...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-04pd1683
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Aug 24, 2004

KSC-04pd1683

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a newly installed nose cap on the orbiter Atlantis...

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NASA image: Aqua Satellite Orbiting Earth Artist Concept
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May 8, 2002

Aqua Satellite Orbiting Earth Artist Concept

NASA Aqua satellite carries six state-of-the-art instruments in a near-polar low-Earth orbit. Aqua is seen in this...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1682
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Aug 24, 2004

KSC-04pd1682

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers check the fit of the nose cap (right) after...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1678
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Aug 24, 2004

KSC-04pd1678

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers lower the nose cap toward the orbiter...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Endeavour Payload Bay
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May 17, 2011

View of the Shuttle Endeavour Payload Bay

S134-E-006505 (17 May 2011) --- The Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS), pictured on the second flight day of STS-134,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6754
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Dec 14, 2009

KSC-2009-6754

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010177
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Feb 28, 2023

jsc2023e010177

jsc2023e010177 (4/7/2022) --- This image is a scanning electron microscopic image of one of the ESA-Biofilms sample...

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NASA image: SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff
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Jul 28, 2020

SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff

NASA scientist Trevor Graff peers at a calibration target, which will help fine-tune settings on the Scanning...

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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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