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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000- pound S0 (S-zero)...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Dec 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Space Shuttle Atlantis, STS-110 mission, deployed this railcar, called the Mobile Transporter, and an initial...

MSFC
NASA image: Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled
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Apr 23, 1956

Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp Demonstrates the Rocket Sled

Howard Hasbrook volunteers for a demonstration of a scaled-down version of Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp’s rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2210
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Mar 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2210

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Leaving the Florida East Coast Railroad train that delivered the booster segments for the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 8, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis STS-110, embarking on its 25th flight, lifts off from launch pad 39B at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jun 26, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission

STS078-736-064 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- As photographed by the flight crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia in...

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NASA image: Djibouti, the capital city of the country of Djibouti
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Nov 20, 2000

Djibouti, the capital city of the country of Djibouti

ISS001-E-5028 (December 2000) --- Djibouti, the capital city of the country of Djibouti, can be seen in this...

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NASA image: Las Vegas
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Oct 22, 2001

Las Vegas

This image of Las Vegas, NV was acquired on August, 2000 and covers an area 42 km (25 miles) wide and 30 km (18...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 16, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield, STS-110 mission commander, looks through the Earth observation window in the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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May 13, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-07934 (13 May 2007) --- Mazatlan, Mexico is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 15...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1986

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is an artist's concept of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The HST is the product of a partnership between...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 14, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-110 Mission Specialists Jerry L. Ross and Lee M.E. Morin work in tandem on the fourth scheduled EVA session for...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1989

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This illustration depicts a side view of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The HST is the product of a partnership...

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NASA image: Chicago, Illinois as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Chicago, Illinois as seen from STS-60

STS060-103-089 (3-11 Feb. 1994) --- The Chicago, Illinois area is in this northeast looking low oblique view...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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Apr 6, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-020129 (6 April 2011) --- A night time view of the Atlantic Seaboard Conurbation, United States of America,...

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NASA image: iss012e15035
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Jan 12, 2006

iss012e15035

ISS012-E-15035 (12 Jan. 2006) --- The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers at Cairo, Illinois is featured...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 14, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-110 Mission astronaut Rex J. Walheim, accompanied by astronaut Steven L. Smith (out of frame) translates along...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 1, 1985

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This image illustrates the overall Hubble Space Telescope (HST) configuration. The HST is the product of a...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 13, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Hovering in space some 240 miles above the blue and white Earth, STS-110 astronaut M.E. Morin participates in his...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Apr 14, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-110 Mission astronauts Steven L. Smith (right) and Rex J. Walheim work in tandem on the third scheduled EVA...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Florence, Italy
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Florence, Italy

This radar image shows land use patterns in and around the city of Florence, Italy, shown here in the center of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Apr 2, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-22495 (2 April 2005) --- Numerous recognizable features appear in this detailed view of London, United...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Apr 30, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-05815 (30 April 2007) --- Algae in Great Salt Lake, Utah is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations of Melbourne, Australia taken during the STS-97 mission
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Dec 9, 2000

Earth observations of Melbourne, Australia taken during the STS-97 mission

STS097-303-031 (30 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2000) --- This scene of Melbourne in Australia's state of Victoria was...

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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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