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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: Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing
Video
Dec 17, 2018

Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing

This video explores how Saturn is losing its rings at a rapid rate, and what that also reveals about the planet's...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-46 onboard photo is of the Tethered Satellite System-1 (TSS-1) being deployed from its boom as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7504
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Oct 4, 2011

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The Dynamic Ionosphere Cubesat Experiment DICE is prepared for launch aboard the Delta II rocket that will carry...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1753
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Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1753

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Barbara Thompson, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center deputy project scientist for the Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7503
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Oct 4, 2011

KSC-2011-7503

The Dynamic Ionosphere Cubesat Experiment DICE is prepared for launch aboard the Delta II rocket that will carry...

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NASA image: STS-46 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Feb 26, 1999

STS-46 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS046-S-001 (May 1992) --- Designed by the crew members assigned to the flight, the crew patch depicts the space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1750
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Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1750

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Goddard Space Flight Center scientists for the Solar Dynamics Observatory watch its...

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NASA image: STS-75 crew insignia
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Oct 1, 1997

STS-75 crew insignia

STS075-S-001 (September 1995) --- The STS-75 crew patch depicts the space shuttle Columbia and the Tethered...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7505
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Oct 4, 2011

KSC-2011-7505

The Dynamic Ionosphere Cubesat Experiment DICE is prepared for launch aboard the Delta II rocket that will carry...

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NASA image: Space Radiation Highlights: MinXSS CubeSat Brings New Information to Study of Solar Flares
Video
Sep 28, 2016

Space Radiation Highlights: MinXSS CubeSat Brings New Information to Study of Solar Flares

Along with the visible light and warmth constantly emitted by our sun comes a whole spectrum of X-ray and...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1051
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1051

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft fueling...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1053
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1053

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., Boeing spacecraft fueling...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1049
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1049

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft fueling...

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NASA image: NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Lights up the Mid-Atlantic Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Lights up the Mid-Atlantic Coast

July 4 fireworks came early when a NASA Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket was successfully launched at 4:25...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1054
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1054

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., Boeing spacecraft fueling...

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NASA image: NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Lights up the Mid-Atlantic Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Lights up the Mid-Atlantic Coast

July 4 fireworks came early when a NASA Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket was successfully launched at 4:25...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 25, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-057948 (25 May 2010) --- A sunset on the Indian Ocean is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1052
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft fueling...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-A90-3002
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Aug 21, 1990

ARC-1990-A90-3002

This image shows a comparison between a Magellan image (right) and the highest resolution Earth-based radar image of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1058
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1058

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the control room at the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., test...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1057
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1057

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the control room at the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., a team of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1055
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1055

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., Boeing spacecraft fueling...

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NASA image: Preparing NASA's Europa Clipper's Plasma Instrument
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Apr 1, 2021

Preparing NASA's Europa Clipper's Plasma Instrument

Included in the payload of science instruments for NASA's Europa Clipper is the Plasma Instrument for Magnetic...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1056
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1056

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., Boeing spacecraft fueling...

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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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