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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: Cassidy works with SLAMMD in Columbus
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Apr 8, 2013

Cassidy works with SLAMMD in Columbus

ISS035-E-017874 (8 April 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 35 flight engineer, performs Body Mass...

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NASA image: 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program
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Oct 31, 2017

2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program

The 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program was presented at Marshall Space Flight Center's Morris Auditorium with...

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NASA image: Elliot Plantation Site
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May 26, 2022

Elliot Plantation Site

Archeological ruins of the Elliot Plantation sugar mill are revealed through the oak hammock at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4332
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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Phil McAlister, special assistant for Program Analysis in NASA's Office of Program Analysis...

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NASA image: 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program
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Oct 31, 2017

2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program

The 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program was presented at Marshall Space Flight Center's Morris Auditorium with...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc233
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Jan 30, 1997

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With the Vehicle Assembly Building looming in the background, Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C

41C-31-1002 (6-13 April 1984) --- Though previous photographs of this area have been taken prior to 41-C, that...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7084
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Jul 8, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7084

P-21752 C Range: 1.2 million kilometers This image of Europa shows detail about 20 kilometers across and is somewhat...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc227
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Jan 29, 1997

KSC-97pc227

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the movie "Contact" at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Space Station Crew Offers its Thoughts and Greetings for the Holiday Season
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Dec 29, 2020

Space Station Crew Offers its Thoughts and Greetings for the Holiday Season

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Kate Rubins, Mike Hopkins, Shannon Walker and...

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NASA image: Eberswalde Crater Delta
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Oct 20, 2020

Eberswalde Crater Delta

At the top of today's VIS image is the delta deposit on the floor of Eberswalde Crater. Deltas are formed when...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5618
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Nov 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker examines the foam...

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NASA image: Shifting Plasma
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May 9, 2017

Shifting Plasma

Strands of plasma at the sun edge shifted and twisted back and forth over a 22-hour period, May 2-3, 2017. In this...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the series "Star...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc228
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Jan 29, 1997

KSC-97pc228

With the Vehicle Assembly Building looming in the background, Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the...

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NASA image: Elliot Plantation Site
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May 26, 2022

Elliot Plantation Site

Archeological ruins of the Elliot Plantation sugar mill are revealed through the oak hammock at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3597
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds on the banks of the Banana River at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida watch as an...

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NASA image: Fermi Sees the Gamma Ray Sky
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi Sees the Gamma Ray Sky

This view of the gamma-ray sky constructed from one year of Fermi LAT observations is the best view of the extreme...

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NASA image: Eberswalde Crater Delta
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Sep 16, 2022

Eberswalde Crater Delta

At the top left corner of today's VIS image is the delta deposit located on the floor of Eberswalde Crater. Deltas...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4328
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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media representatives and the public are gathered in the Hilton Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla.,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3605
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team check the scopes on their rifles to prepare for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc226
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Jan 29, 1997

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From left, Bruce Moriarty, first assistant director; Robert Zemeckis, director/producer; Don Burgess, director of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2526
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Sep 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis stands ready in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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