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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-05pd-1736
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by Florida greenery, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 10:39...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1773
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of smoke and steam fill Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1767
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of smoke and steam roll away from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: X4 Flare was no Shrimp
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Dec 8, 2017

X4 Flare was no Shrimp

An active region at the edge of the Sun blew out an X4 flare (one of the largest of the solar cycle) and a coronal...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1741
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Water near Launch Pad 39B is washed in colors from the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1739
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by Florida greenery, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 10:39...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1730
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A busload of children eagerly wait on the roadside at NASA Kennedy Space Center for the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1763
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, First Lady Laura Bush talks...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1743
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Arriving at the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is First Lady Laura...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1735
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge mounds of smoke and steam flow upward as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1731
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Spectators fill the grounds near NASA Kennedy Space Center to witness the launch of...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1751
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the stands at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1698
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, and framed by marsh greenery, a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1775
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of smoke and steam billow around Space Shuttle Discovery as it leaps off Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1753
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The silvery surface of this pond near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1679
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating...

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NASA image: SDO Sees Spring Eclipse, April 1
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Spring Eclipse, April 1

NASA image captured April 1, 2011 Twice a year, SDO enters an eclipse season where the spacecraft slips behind Earth...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1769
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, NASA Administrator Mike...

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NASA image: Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire
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Dec 8, 2017

Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire

The winter of 2013 was among the driest on record for California, setting the stage for an active fire season. By...

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NASA image: Solar System, in Perspective
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar System, in Perspective

This artist's concept puts solar system distances in perspective. The scale bar is in astronomical units, with each...

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NASA image: Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire
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Dec 8, 2017

Nighttime View of California’s Rim Fire

The winter of 2013 was among the driest on record for California, setting the stage for an active fire season. By...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER Optics Lead Takashi Okajima installs one of NICER’s 56 X-ray “concentrators,” each consisting of 24 concentric...

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NASA image: Composite of Brazil's 'Arc of Deforestation' Shows Imagery NISAR Will Produce
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Oct 27, 2023

Composite of Brazil's 'Arc of Deforestation' Shows Imagery NISAR Will Produce

To show the kind of imagery that data from the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission will...

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NASA image: Weather Movie, Mars South Polar Region, March-April 2009 Close-up View
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Apr 16, 2009

Weather Movie, Mars South Polar Region, March-April 2009 Close-up View

This image shows the southern high-latitudes region of Mars from March 19 through April 14, 2009, a period when...

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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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