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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-2014-2395
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May 3, 2014

KSC-2014-2395

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former space shuttle astronaut and space explorer Jerry Ross was inducted into the U.S....

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NASA image: Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Entry, Splashdown, Recovery
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Entry, Splashdown, Recovery

NASA’s Artemis I mission leaders participate in a news conference following the splashdown of the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The Lucy spacecraft, encapsulated in its payload fairing, exits the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in...

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NASA image: Los Angeles Heat Wave
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Aug 19, 2020

Los Angeles Heat Wave

This temperature map shows the land surface temperatures throughout Los Angeles County on Aug. 14, 2020. The...

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NASA image: Death Valley Heats Up
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Aug 19, 2020

Death Valley Heats Up

This temperature map shows the land surface temperatures around Death Valley in California's Mojave Desert on Aug....

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The Lucy spacecraft, encapsulated in its payload fairing, exits the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2394
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May 3, 2014

KSC-2014-2394

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former space shuttle astronaut and space explorer Jerry Ross was inducted into the U.S....

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The Lucy spacecraft, encapsulated in its payload fairing, exits the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The Lucy spacecraft, encapsulated in its payload fairing, exits the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0438
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew relaxes at the traditional crew meal before getting ready for launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Entry Splashdown Recovery Coverage
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Entry Splashdown Recovery Coverage

From launch to splashdown, NASA’s Orion spacecraft completed its first deep-space mission with a splashdown in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2397
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May 3, 2014

KSC-2014-2397

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former NASA astronauts and space explorers Shannon Lucid and Jerry Ross were inducted into...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1341
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Nov 17, 1999

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Standing left to right, STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly, Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., and Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: It's Surprisingly Hard to Go to the Sun
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Aug 8, 2018

It's Surprisingly Hard to Go to the Sun

The Sun contains 99.8 percent of the mass in our solar system. Its gravitational pull is what keeps everything here,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1336
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1336

At the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew take a break from Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1339
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Nov 17, 1999

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In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialists Jean-François Clervoy of France (left) and...

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NASA image: Behemoth Black Hole Found in an Unlikely Place
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Dec 8, 2017

Behemoth Black Hole Found in an Unlikely Place

This computer-simulated image shows a supermassive black hole at the core of a galaxy. The black region in the...

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NASA image: Rebel rebel
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Jan 18, 2016

Rebel rebel

Most galaxies possess a majestic spiral or elliptical structure. About a quarter of galaxies, though, defy such...

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NASA image: NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, on Tuesday, May 17, on a...

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NASA image: NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, on Tuesday, May 17, on a...

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NASA image: NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, on Tuesday, May 17, on a...

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NASA image: NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, on Tuesday, May 17, on a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Dec 6, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-011127 (6 Dec. 2008) --- Raven Ridge, Colorado is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 18...

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NASA image: Southern California Wildfires Observed by NASA MISR
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Jun 24, 2016

Southern California Wildfires Observed by NASA MISR

The Los Angeles area is currently suffering the effects of three major wildfires that are blanketing the area with...

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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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