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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: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: Dark aurora shots
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Sep 2, 2014

Dark aurora shots

ISS040-E-125550 (2 Sept. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: Dune Restoration - October 2018
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Oct 8, 2018

Dune Restoration - October 2018

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct....

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NASA image: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Rex Engelhardt, mission manager for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal launch operations for...

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NASA image: Hurricane Michael as seen by SMAP
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Oct 10, 2018

Hurricane Michael as seen by SMAP

On Oct. 9, 2018 at about 4:30pm EDT, the NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Radiometer got one more snap shot...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 29, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005598 (29 April 2008) --- Outflow obscures the definition of the eye and center of Tropical Cyclone...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's DC-8 on the ramp at Jaun Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica during the AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

NASA Dryden's DC-8 on the ramp at Jaun Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica during the AirSAR 2004 campaign

NASA Dryden's DC-8 on the ramp at Jaun Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica during the AirSAR 2004...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jul 15, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-10246 (15 July 2003) --- The crew of the International Space Station had a great seat from which to observe...

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NASA image: Typhoon Pat, western Pacific
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Sep 3, 1985

Typhoon Pat, western Pacific

51I-35-075 (30 Aug 1985) --- Typhoon Pat was photographed on the morning of August 30th at a position of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2356
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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, guests survey restored sand dunes along a 1.2-mile...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2353
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May 2, 2014

KSC-2014-2353

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Burton Summerfield, senior advisor for Institutional...

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NASA image: Artemis I
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Nov 8, 2022

Artemis I

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 29, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-015046 (29 Aug. 2008) --- This panoramic view looking northwest towards Tropical Storm Gustav was acquired...

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NASA image: Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission
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Sep 20, 1996

Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission

STS79-E-5099 (20 September 1996) --- The crew members have been able to spot two typhoons - the larger Violet, north...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's DC-8 on the ramp at Jaun Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica during the AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

NASA Dryden's DC-8 on the ramp at Jaun Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica during the AirSAR 2004 campaign

NASA Dryden's DC-8 on the ramp at Jaun Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica during the AirSAR 2004...

AFRC
NASA image: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Dr. Denton Gibson, launch director for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal launch operations...

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NASA image: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this...

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NASA image: GPM GMI First Light
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Mar 25, 2014

GPM GMI First Light

On March 10, the Core Observatory passed over an extra-tropical cyclone about 1055 miles (1700 kilometers) due east...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory takes off from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, on...

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NASA image: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Tim Dunn, senior launch director for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal launch operations for...

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NASA image: Dune Restoration - October 2018
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Oct 8, 2018

Dune Restoration - October 2018

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1970
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from an upper level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space...

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NASA image: GMT007_09_33_Terry Virts_India Maldives night zoom chennai colum
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Jan 6, 2015

GMT007_09_33_Terry Virts_India Maldives night zoom chennai colum

ISS042eE01551 (01/06/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this night image out with the twinkling city...

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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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