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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: SpaceX Demo-2 Splashdown
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Splashdown

SpaceX Demo-2 Splashdown

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Recovery Ops
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Recovery Ops

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Recovery Ops

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX Crew-5 Recovery Ops (UAS)
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA/SpaceX Crew-5 Recovery Ops (UAS)

NASA/SpaceX Crew-5 Recovery Ops (UAS Footage)

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter

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NASA image: Pacific coast southwestern Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 13, 1968

Pacific coast southwestern Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-05-1652 (13 Oct. 1968) --- Pacific coast area of southwestern Mexico, State of Guerrero, from Acapulco to...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 23, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-009404 (23 July 2010) --- This photo taken from the International Space Station on July 23, 2010, shows the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Feb 21, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-57806 (21 Feb. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 38 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 29, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-020725 (29 Dec. 2011) --- With parts of two Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by  Expedition 30 crewmember
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Apr 22, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-254259 (22 April 2012) --- Cloud vortices off the Pacific coast of Mexico's Baja California were captured...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: iss065e319494
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Aug 28, 2021

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iss065e319494 (Aug. 28, 2021) --- Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: iss067e184608
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Apr 28, 2022

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iss067e184608 (April 28, 2022) --- New Orleans, Louisiana, and its surrrounding suburbs, including Gretna, Metarie,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Feb 11, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-17590 (11 February 2005) --- Southern Florida and the Florida Keys are featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: STS-42 Payload Specialist Merbold inside KC-135 during zero gravity flight
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May 24, 1988

STS-42 Payload Specialist Merbold inside KC-135 during zero gravity flight

S88-37966 (2 Oct 1988) --- European Space Agency payload specialists Ulf Merbold (STS-42, right) and Reinhold Furrer...

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NASA image: iss062e069355
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Feb 28, 2020

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iss062e069355 (Feb, 28, 2020) --- The Mississippi River runs through New Orleans and into the Gulf of Mexico on the...

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NASA image: GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - WATER EGRESS - GULF
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Jul 23, 1966

GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - WATER EGRESS - GULF

S66-44497 (23 July 1966) --- Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. (left) and Richard F. Gordon Jr. (right), prime crew for...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 4, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-012562 (4 Aug. 2008) --- Tropical Storm Edouard, as photographed from the International Space Station by...

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NASA image: iss065e158844
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Jul 8, 2021

iss065e158844

iss065e158844 (July 8, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur prepares frozen...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS - GULF
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Jul 23, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS - GULF

S66-44501 (23 July 1966) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., prime crew command pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight,...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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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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