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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: KSC-00pp0885
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Jun 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0885

Attached to the wing of a Cessna Citation aircraft are cloud physics probes that measure the size, shape and number...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing

Speaking to members of the media in the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Dr. Michael Freilich of the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0885
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Jun 19, 2000

KSC00pp0885

Attached to the wing of a Cessna Citation aircraft are cloud physics probes that measure the size, shape and number...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 1, 2001

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5003
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Sep 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. The pad is surrounded by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5002
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Sep 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. The pad is surrounded by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5004
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Sep 4, 2009

KSC-2009-5004

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. The pad is surrounded by...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: The city lights of Southeast Asia streak below the International Space Station
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May 22, 2025

The city lights of Southeast Asia streak below the International Space Station

iss073e0134504 (May 22, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph taken from the International Space Station orbiting...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 14, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e007765 (03/14/2016) --- Using special cameras and Chronophotography aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: jsc2023e030777
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May 30, 2023

jsc2023e030777

jsc2023e030777 (5/30/2023) --- Artist impression of a blue jet observed from the International Space Station. ESA's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation Imagery
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Mar 16, 2016

Earth Observation Imagery

ISS047e009593 (03/16/2016) --- Expedition 47 crew members aboard the International Space Station capture a view of...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2647
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2647

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An osprey wades in flooded grass near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2646
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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An osprey wades in flooded grass near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2639
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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Bald Eagle takes advantage of a break in rain and perches on a tree at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5005
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Sep 4, 2009

KSC-2009-5005

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. The pad is surrounded by...

KSC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
Image
Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2649
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2649

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An osprey wades in flooded grass near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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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