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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: Dune Restoration - October 2018
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Oct 8, 2018

Dune Restoration - October 2018

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct....

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NASA image: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this...

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NASA image: This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over Honduras
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Mar 3, 2004

This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over Honduras

This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over...

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NASA image: iss032e025592
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Sep 9, 2012

iss032e025592

ISS032-E-025592 (9 Sept. 2012) --- Partially obstructed by the HTV-3 (H-II Transfer Vehicle) of the Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 14, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

The NASA DC-8 airplane sits on the tarmac, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Fort...

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NASA image: Ganges River Delta, Bangladesh, India
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Nov 14, 1994

Ganges River Delta, Bangladesh, India

The Ganges River Delta is the largest inter-tidal delta in the world. With its extensive mangrove mud flats, swamp...

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NASA image: SMAP captures Hurricane Michael
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Oct 9, 2018

SMAP captures Hurricane Michael

On the morning of Oct. 8, 2018, the NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Radiometer got a snapshot of Hurricane...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Liftoff
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Liftoff

Side boosters separate from the center core on the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and...

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NASA image: GOES-U Live Launch Coverage
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Jun 25, 2024

GOES-U Live Launch Coverage

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 29, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

The eye of Hurricane Earl in the Atlantic Ocean is seen from NASA’s DC-8 research aircraft, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010....

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Liftoff
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Liftoff
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jul 15, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-10244 (15 July 2003) --- The Expedition 7 crew onboard the International Space Station (ISS) had a great...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 15, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

The NASA DC-8 airplane sits on the tarmac, Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

Cloud formations are seen through the window of NASA DC-8 aircraft during a flight, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, over the...

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NASA image: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Albert Sierra, program manager for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal launch operations for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2354
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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Burton Summerfield, senior advisor for Institutional...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1987
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Kennedy Space Center has begun making preparations for the arrival of Tropical...

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NASA image: NASA' SpaceX GOES-U Launch
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA' SpaceX GOES-U Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe making a presentation to Fernando Gutierrez during the AirSAR 2004 hangar naming ceremony
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Mar 3, 2004

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe making a presentation to Fernando Gutierrez during the AirSAR 2004 hangar naming ceremony

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe making a presentation to Fernando Gutierrez, Costa Rican Minister of Science and...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jul 15, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-10245 (15 July 2003) --- The crew of the International Space Station had a great seat from which to observe...

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NASA image: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this...

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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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