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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: Sochi, Russia 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sochi, Russia 2014

2013 image of Adler and the newly created Olympic Coastal Cluster. This false color satellite image reveals a...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 16, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Docked to the International Space Station (ISS), a Soyuz vehicle (foreground) and the Space Shuttle Atlantis were...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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May 22, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-06717 (22 May 2005) --- Uralsk, Kazakhstan is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11 crew...

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NASA image: McDonnell FH-1 Phantom Destroyed for the NACA Crash Fire Program
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Apr 23, 1955

McDonnell FH-1 Phantom Destroyed for the NACA Crash Fire Program

Researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory purposely...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1399
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Cameras are prepared to record the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1501
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May 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the rotating service structure, or RSS, is...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000-pound S0 (S-zero)...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 14, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-110 Mission Specialists Jerry L. Ross and Lee M.E. Morin work in tandem on the fourth scheduled EVA session for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1402
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The sun rises on a cloudy Florida day to reveal Space Shuttle Atlantis awaiting launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1404
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a cloudy Florida day, Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits launch atop a mobile launch...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 16, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on April 8, 2002, the STS-110 mission prepared the International...

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NASA image: Chicago, Illinois as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Chicago, Illinois as seen from STS-60

STS060-103-089 (3-11 Feb. 1994) --- The Chicago, Illinois area is in this northeast looking low oblique view...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000-pound S0 (S-zero)...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1403
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Jun 8, 2007

KSC-07pd1403

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a cloudy Florida day, Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits launch atop a mobile launch...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 14, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-110 Mission astronaut Rex J. Walheim, accompanied by astronaut Steven L. Smith (out of frame) translates along...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000 pound S0 (S-zero)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1395
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Jun 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Atlantis stands bathed in lights atop a mobile launch...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1397
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Jun 8, 2007

KSC-07pd1397

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The sun rises on a cloudy Florida day to reveal Space Shuttle Atlantis awaiting launch...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000-pound S0 (S-zero)...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Aug 8, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-705-062 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- The Great Salt is one of the most saline inland bodies of water in the world...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1400
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The lightning mast on Launch Pad 39A stands ready to protect Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 13, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Hovering in space some 240 miles above the blue and white Earth, STS-110 astronaut M.E. Morin participates in his...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 11, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Backdropped against the blackness of space and the Earth's horizon, the S0 (S-zero) truss is removed from Atlantis'...

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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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