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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: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Base Heat Shield Installation
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Mar 15, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Base Heat Shield Installation

On March 15, the base heat shield for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner was freshly installed on the bottom of Spacecraft 1...

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NASA image: iss071e613042
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Sep 7, 2024

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iss071e613042 (Sept. 6, 2024) --- Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spacecraft is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Undocks from the International Space Station - May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Undocks from the International Space Station - May 25, 2022

The uncrewed Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station Wednesday, May 25,...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Meet with NASA’s Boeing CFT Landing Team
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA Astronauts Meet with NASA’s Boeing CFT Landing Team

NASA Astronauts Scott Tingle, left, and Mike Fincke, speak with Boeing and NASA landing teams before the landing of...

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NASA image: NASA/Boeing Crew Flight Test Reentry and Landing
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Sep 7, 2024

NASA/Boeing Crew Flight Test Reentry and Landing

After undocking from the International Space Station at 6:04 pm EDT on Friday, September 6, Boeing’s uncrewed...

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NASA image: 'Ireson Hill' on Mount Sharp, Mars
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Jul 11, 2017

'Ireson Hill' on Mount Sharp, Mars

This dark mound, called "Ireson Hill," rises about 16 feet (5 meters) above redder layered outcrop material of 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...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations over Mexico taken during Expedition 12
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Nov 5, 2005

Crew Earth Observations over Mexico taken during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-07151 (5 November 2005) --- Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Roter Kamm Impact Crater in Namibia
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Nov 13, 1996

Roter Kamm Impact Crater in Namibia

This space radar image shows the Roter Kamm impact crater in southwest Namibia. The crater rim is seen in the lower...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover Will Study Dunes on Route up Mountain
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Nov 16, 2015

Curiosity Rover Will Study Dunes on Route up Mountain

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a dark sand dune in the middle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage
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Apr 9, 2007

Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Hail damage on Atlantis' external tank is inspected
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Apr 13, 2007

Hail damage on Atlantis' external tank is inspected

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Glimpse of Bagnold Dunes Edging Mount Sharp
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Nov 16, 2015

Glimpse of Bagnold Dunes Edging Mount Sharp

The dark band in the lower portion of this Martian scene is part of the "Bagnold Dunes" dune field lining the...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 9, 2000

Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-729-045 (11-22 February 2000) ---This Earth scene from the Space Shuttle Endeavour features linear dunes in...

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NASA image: Empty Quarter
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Dec 8, 2017

Empty Quarter

Empty Quarter - February 1st, 20003 Description: White pinpricks of cloud cast ebony shadows on the Rub' al Khali,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7454
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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1844
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Mar 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1839
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Mar 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour’s left orbital...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Press Conference
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Press Conference

Steve Stich, Deputy Manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is seen during a press conference at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7567
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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7513
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Oct 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7671
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Nov 3, 2011

KSC-2011-7671

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the forward...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1287
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Feb 8, 2012

KSC-2012-1287

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of several...

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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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