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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: Surface Flooding from Hurricane Harvey Shown in New SMAP Imagery
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Aug 30, 2017

Surface Flooding from Hurricane Harvey Shown in New SMAP Imagery

A new series of images generated with data from NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite illustrate the...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1216
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Jan 28, 2015

KSC-2015-1216

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Sam Thurman, deputy project manager for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Multispectral Scanner, one of the major components of an Earth Resources...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan

These are two false-color composites of Raco, Michigan, located at the eastern end of Michigan upper peninsula, west...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Oct 21, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-005526 (21 Oct. 2007) --- Dust plumes, Baja California, Mexico are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1217
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Jan 28, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Wendy Edelstein, instrument manager for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0333
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Feb 28, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- Workers in the Spaceport Systems International (SSI) payload processing facility on South...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0328
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Feb 26, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite rests on a stand in the Spaceport Systems International (SSI)...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1219
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Jan 28, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Dara Entekhabi, science team leader at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1220
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Jan 28, 2015

KSC-2015-1220

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Representatives of the social media were given the opportunity to ask questions...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0330
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Feb 27, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite is attached to a platform in the Spaceport Systems International...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1218
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Jan 28, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Dara Entekhabi, science team leader at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

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Feb 26, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite is uncovered in the Spaceport Systems International (SSI) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1197
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Jan 27, 2015

KSC-2015-1197

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California – At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, agency and industry leaders spoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1196
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Jan 27, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California – At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, agency and industry leaders spoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1204
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Jan 28, 2015

KSC-2015-1204

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Jared Entin, program scientist for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0326
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Feb 25, 2002

KSC-02PD-0326

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite arrives at the Spaceport Systems International (SSI) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0331
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Feb 27, 2002

KSC-02pd0331

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite is lifted to vertical in the Spaceport Systems International (SSI)...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1221
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Jan 28, 2015

KSC-2015-1221

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Col. Marc Del Rosario, commander of the 30th Space Wing Operations Group,...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1205
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Jan 28, 2015

KSC-2015-1205

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Jared Entin, program scientist for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0332
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Feb 28, 2002

KSC-02pd0332

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite is again horizontal for instrument deployment while in the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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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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