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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: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076157
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Oct 25, 2022

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Technicians prepare to integrate the Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument to the Plankton,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2899
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, Jim Smodell, a technician with SGT, and George Guerra, a quality control engineer...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2907
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jim Smodell, a technician with SGT, removes an outredgeous red lettuce leaf from a plant...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2897
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the International Space Station Environmental Simulator chamber at the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2900
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, Jim Smodell, a technician with SGT, and George Guerra, a quality control engineer...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231102_PACE_030821
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Nov 2, 2023

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The SPEXone instrument on The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) in the clean room at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2901
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jim Smodell, a technician with SGT, removes the plant pillows containing the outredgeous red...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2903
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jim Smodell, left, a technician with SGT, and Chuck Spern, lead project engineer with QinetiQ...

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NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076166
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Oct 25, 2022

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument after integration to the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030775
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Oct 31, 2023

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument on The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE)...

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NASA image: Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing
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Jan 9, 2015

Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing

Christine Bonniksen, SMAP program executive with the Science Mission Directorate’s Earth Science Division, NASA...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030766
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Oct 31, 2023

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument on The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc07
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a Roman candle, the exhaust from the Boeing Delta II rocket with the Mars...

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NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076163
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Oct 25, 2022

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Technicians integrate the Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument to the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2896
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Researchers review procedures for harvesting the outredgeous red lettuce leaves in the Veggie...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2906
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The plant pillows containing the outredgeous red lettuce leaves are being harvested inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2902
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jim Smodell, a technician with SGT, moves the plant pillows containing the outredgeous red...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2867
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Jun 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, students from University of Colorado are working...

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NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076169
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Oct 25, 2022

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The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) spacecraft bus after integration of The Hyper-Angular Rainbow...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc03
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA's Mars Polar Lander...

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NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Celebrates 10th Annivesary
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Celebrates 10th Annivesary

NASA's Aqua Satellite Celebrates 10th Anniversary The Aqua satellite mission has proved to be a major component of...

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NASA image: Examining Mars at Many Levels (Artist Concept)
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Mar 23, 2005

Examining Mars at Many Levels (Artist Concept)

This artist's concept represents the "Follow the Water" theme of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. The...

NASA image: KSC-2014-2905
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The plant pillows containing the outredgeous red lettuce leaves have been removed from the...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030767
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Oct 31, 2023

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument (top) and the SPEXone instrument on The Plankton,...

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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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