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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 20, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, Expedition Four flight engineer, was delighted in capturing this image of Mt. Everest in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1527
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Oct 11, 2002

KSC-02pd1527

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Lockheed Martin Atlas...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - ASTP
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Apr 1, 1975

ART CONCEPTS - ASTP

S75-27285 (April 1975) --- An artist's concept depicting an American Apollo spacecraft rendezvousing with a Soviet...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5112
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Jul 7, 2011

KSC-2011-5112

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A media event was held on the grounds near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: STS-28 crew poses for group portrait during post landing activities
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Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 crew poses for group portrait during post landing activities

STS028-S-014 (13 Aug. 1989) --- The five astronaut crewmembers for STS-28 pose near the Space Shuttle Columbia after...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 29, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-025908 (29 July 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

JSC
NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 3:15...

KSC
NASA image: EVA 4 activity on Flight Day 7 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 17, 1997

EVA 4 activity on Flight Day 7 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

STS082-711-067 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh, mission specialist, floats horizontally in the...

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NASA image: MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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Apr 7, 1983

MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS006-10-417 (7 April 1983) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave, left, and Donald H. Peterson float about in the cargo...

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NASA image: Collapsed Thunderstorm, Southwest Pacific Ocean
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May 16, 1992

Collapsed Thunderstorm, Southwest Pacific Ocean

STS049-71-042 (8 May 1992) --- This photograph, taken from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour, shows a...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Ye Zhang, project scientist for the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Plankton blooms in the Falkland Current east of Argentina coast
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Feb 1, 1974

Plankton blooms in the Falkland Current east of Argentina coast

SL4-137-3721 (February 1974) --- Plankton blooms and color variations in the Falkland Current east of the Argentina...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0763
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Jun 18, 2000

KSC-00pp0763

The nose fairing covering the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) nears the top of the launch tower at Launch...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Cory Spern, a research scientist working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA’s Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby

art001e000265 (Nov. 21, 2022) A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Landing
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Oct 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Landing

Astronaut John Phillips, left, enjoys a meal onboard a Russian aircraft flying from Kustanay, Kazakhstan to Stary...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1591
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Nov 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1591

The third stage of the Lockheed Martin Athena launch vehicle is placed atop the vehicle’s second stage at Launch...

KSC
NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

KSC
NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

KSC
NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
Video
Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 3:15...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1100
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1100

The second stage of the Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) arrives aboard a truck at Launch Complex 46 at...

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NASA image: Radar Observations of Asteroid 4660 Nereus
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Jan 10, 2022

Radar Observations of Asteroid 4660 Nereus

These images and animation represent NASA radar observations of 4660 Nereus on Dec. 10, 2021, before the asteroid's...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Transportation System Arrives at JPL's High Bay 1
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Jun 27, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Transportation System Arrives at JPL's High Bay 1

A truck arrives at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on June 3, 2024, to deliver the Medium...

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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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