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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: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: MAVEN Atlas V Launch
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Nov 18, 2013

MAVEN Atlas V Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft...

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NASA image: An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and blue hues
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May 5, 2026

An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and blue hues

iss074e0556645 (May 5, 2026) --- An orbital sunset softens Earth’s atmosphere and cloud tops with light pink and...

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NASA image: Commander Crippen at Forward Flight Deck Commanders Station
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Jun 24, 1983

Commander Crippen at Forward Flight Deck Commanders Station

STS007-31-1614 & S83-35775 (24 June 1983) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen is seen at the commander’s station of the...

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NASA image: MAVEN Press Briefing
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Oct 28, 2013

MAVEN Press Briefing

L-R: Dwayne Brown, NASA Public Affairs Officer, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters,...

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NASA image: Carbon Exchange and Loss Processes on Mars
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Nov 24, 2015

Carbon Exchange and Loss Processes on Mars

This graphic depicts paths by which carbon has been exchanged between Martian interior, surface rocks, polar caps,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its hangar. The Pegasus will carry the SciSat-1 spacecraft in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jun 27, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its hangar. The Pegasus will carry the SciSat-1 spacecraft in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The SciSat-1 spacecraft is uncrated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jun 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The SciSat-1 spacecraft is uncrated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

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May 23, 2005

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NOAA-N: Webcast Introduction Tiffany Nail: Hello, everyone, and thanks for joining NASA Direct's exciting prelaunch...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00282
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Aug 24, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Alright, well, his next question: 'Besides keeping an eye on hurricanes, what other tasks is...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Panelist, from left, Lisa May, lead program executive, Mars Exploration Program, NASA Headquarters, Washington,...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Dwayne Brown, NASA public affairs officer, left, moderates a media briefing where panelist, seated from left, Lisa...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00298
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Sep 16, 2005

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NASA's CALIPSO and CloudSat satellites will be launched in tandem aboard a Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Loss on Mars
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Dec 3, 2012

Atmospheric Loss on Mars

This plot shows the first-ever look at the deuterium to hydrogen ratio measured from the surface of Mars, as...

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NASA image: Exotic Atmospheres Artist Concept
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Feb 21, 2007

Exotic Atmospheres Artist Concept

This artist concept, based on spectral observations from NASA Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer Space Telescope,...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Dynamic Atmosphere
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May 9, 2018

Jupiter's Dynamic Atmosphere

This image captures the dynamic nature of Jupiter's northern temperate belt. The view reveals a white, oval-shaped...

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NASA image: View of atmospheric wave patterns by effect of island on wind currents
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Dec 14, 1973

View of atmospheric wave patterns by effect of island on wind currents

SL4-137-3632 (February 1974) --- A photograph taken from the Skylab space station in Earth orbit illustrating an...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The SciSat-1 spacecraft is uncrated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. SciSat-1...

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