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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: View of the Columbia's open payload bay
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay

STS002-13-208 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This clear view of the aft section of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0660
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Mar 26, 2004

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This aerial photo shows the expanse of the Launch Complex 39 Area, bordered on the east by...

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NASA image: Twelve and Twenty
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Nov 20, 2019

Twelve and Twenty

(Left) Apollo 12 astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr. stands beside NASA's Surveyor 3 spacecraft; the lunar module...

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NASA image: View of Hadley-Apennine area, looking north, photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of Hadley-Apennine area, looking north, photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44667 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An oblique view of the Hadley-Apennine area, looking north, as photographed by...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of West Texas - SAR Scan
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of West Texas - SAR Scan

This radar image of the Midland/Odessa region of West Texas, demonstrates an experimental technique, called ScanSAR,...

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NASA image: View of the Salinas River Valley area south of Monterey Bay, California
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Aug 15, 1973

View of the Salinas River Valley area south of Monterey Bay, California

SL3-88-004 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Salinas River Valley area south of Monterey Bay,...

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NASA image: Twilight Haze
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Jan 15, 2018

Twilight Haze

In this view, individual layers of haze can be distinguished in the upper atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest...

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NASA image: Where the Wind Blows
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Sep 23, 2019

Where the Wind Blows

The lower elevation on the left side of this VIS image is part of Memnonia Sucli. The higher elevations to the right...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers sit in M1-13 APC during emergency egress training at KSC
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Sep 13, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers sit in M1-13 APC during emergency egress training at KSC

STS-34 crewmembers sit in M1-13 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) during emergency egress training at KSC's shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael "Rich" Clifford perform EVA
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Mar 26, 1996

Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael "Rich" Clifford perform EVA

STS076-401-021 (27 March 1996) --- Astronauts Michael R. (Rich) Clifford (right) and Linda M. Godwin (red stripe)...

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NASA image: Northern California Fires
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Oct 31, 2017

Northern California Fires

The October fires in Northern California were some of the most destructive in the state's history. The burned area...

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NASA image: Forward side of ISS during flyaround
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Jun 11, 2008

Forward side of ISS during flyaround

S124-E-010186 (11 June 2008) --- The newly installed Kibo laboratory (center left) attached to the port side of the...

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NASA image: Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB
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Jan 3, 2007

Workers painting the Flag and Meatball on the VAB

Elevated platforms are seen hanging on the side of Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building in a view...

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NASA image: STS-59 crewmembers in training for onboard Earth observations
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Aug 26, 1993

STS-59 crewmembers in training for onboard Earth observations

S93-42727 (26 Aug 1993) --- The six astronauts in training for the STS-59 mission are given some onboard Earth...

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NASA image: Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) - STS-6 Mission - JSC
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Apr 11, 1983

Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) - STS-6 Mission - JSC

This is a wide-angle view of flight controllers in the MOCR of Mission Control Center (MCC) during the STS-6...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71345 (28 August 2006) --- The crewmembers aboard the International Space Station took this oblique picture...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1063
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Jun 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a Crew Equipment Interface Test, STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby checks out the...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS 5 Feustel poses for a photo on the FD during Flight Day 5
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May 15, 2009

STS-125 MS 5 Feustel poses for a photo on the FD during Flight Day 5

S125-E-007733 (15 May 2009) --- Astronauts Andrew Feustel and Megan McArthur (partially visible at right), STS-125...

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NASA image: Astronauts Evans and Cernan aboard the Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronauts Evans and Cernan aboard the Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-162-24053 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt, lunar module pilot, took this...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 31, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-027014 (31 July 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1183
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Jun 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An aerial view shows in the foreground the recently completed Reusable Launch Vehicle...

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NASA image: iss042e099123
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Jan 4, 2015

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ISS042E099123 (01/04/2015) --- An interior view from the International Space Station’s (ISS) Cupola module. The...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0991
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Jun 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy signals to someone off camera while behind her other crew...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Nov 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-005821 (30 Nov. 2010) --- From 220 miles above Earth one of the Expedition 26 crew members used a 180-mm...

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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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