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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: IAE - Inflatable Antenna Experiment
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Jun 10, 1996

IAE - Inflatable Antenna Experiment

STS077-705-012 (20 May 1996) --- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Inflatable Antenna...

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NASA image: IAE - Inflatable Antenna Experiment
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Jun 10, 1996

IAE - Inflatable Antenna Experiment

STS077-705-016 (20 May 1996) --- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Inflatable Antenna...

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NASA image: Stennis hosts NASA Night in Oxford
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Mar 29, 2010

Stennis hosts NASA Night in Oxford

A young visitor to the Powerhouse Community Arts and Cultural Center in Oxford, Miss., enjoys a balloon rocket...

SSC
NASA image: IAE - Inflatable Antenna Experiment
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May 20, 1996

IAE - Inflatable Antenna Experiment

STS077-150-022 (20 May 1996) --- After leaving the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Spartan...

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NASA image: Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)
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May 20, 1996

Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)

S77-E-5027 (20 May 1996)--- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Spartan 207/Inflatable...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Airmen of the 45th Weather Squadron prepare a weather balloon for launch as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A Sailor onboard USS John P. Murtha assists in launching a weather balloon for the 45th Weather Squadron as NASA,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A Sailor onboard USS John P. Murtha assists in launching a weather balloon for the 45th Weather Squadron as NASA,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman launches a weather balloon for the 45th Weather Squadron from USS John P. Murtha...

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NASA image: Jupiter White Ovals/True and False Color
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Mar 26, 1998

Jupiter White Ovals/True and False Color

Oval cloud systems of this type are often associated with chaotic cyclonic systems such as the balloon-shaped vortex...

JPL
NASA image: KSC00padig075
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Nov 2, 2000

KSC00padig075

At the commissioning of a new high-pressure helium pipeline at Kennedy Space Center, participants watch as...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1821
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Dec 7, 2001

KSC01pd1821

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Delta II rocket appears to erupt from the undulating clouds of smoke below as...

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NASA image: Goldstone Tracking the Echo Satelloon.
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Oct 27, 2016

Goldstone Tracking the Echo Satelloon.

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL’s past and present, commemorating the 80th...

JPL
NASA image: KSC01pd1820
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Dec 7, 2001

KSC01pd1820

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Delta II rocket launches successfully with the joint NASA/French Space Agency...

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NASA image: Paint by Particle
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Dec 8, 2017

Paint by Particle

NASA models and supercomputing have created a colorful new view of aerosol movement. Satellites, balloon-borne...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4325
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Jul 24, 2014

KSC-2014-4325

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Prototype Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Prital Thakrar,...

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NASA image: Mercury: impact studies
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Sep 7, 1958

Mercury: impact studies

Photographed on: 08 05 1958. -- Impact test conducted by Langley's Hydrodynamics Division. The Division conducted a...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig075
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Nov 2, 2000

KSC-00padig075

At the commissioning of a new high-pressure helium pipeline at Kennedy Space Center, participants watch as...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4099
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Sep 18, 2014

KSC-2014-4099

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A weather balloon is released on the deck of the USS Anchorage during mission simulation day for...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Northern California Dixie Fire
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Jul 29, 2021

ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Northern California Dixie Fire

NASA's ECOSTRESS captured data over Northern California's Dixie Fire, which had ballooned to over 220,000 acres as...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-00padig074
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Nov 2, 2000

KSC-00padig074

At the commissioning of a new high-pressure helium pipeline at Kennedy Space Center, participants cut the lines to...

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NASA image: Hottest Hot Jupiter Animation (Artist's Concept)
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Jun 5, 2017

Hottest Hot Jupiter Animation (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows planet KELT-9b orbiting its host star, KELT-9. It is the hottest gas giant planet...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2014-4098
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Sep 18, 2014

KSC-2014-4098

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A weather balloon is prepared for release on the deck of the USS Anchorage during mission...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1820
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Dec 7, 2001

KSC-01PD-1820

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Delta II rocket launches successfully with the joint NASA_French Space Agency...

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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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