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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: ARC-1990-AC90-0361-12
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Mar 25, 1990

ARC-1990-AC90-0361-12

C-141 KAO (NASA-714) Monitoring Systems - Mission Control Center

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0160-3
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Aug 14, 1998

ARC-1998-AC98-0160-3

Pill Transmitter. Advanced Telemetry Devices - Fetal Health Monitor.

ARC
NASA image: NASA Satellite Continues to Monitor Thailand Floods
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Nov 2, 2011

NASA Satellite Continues to Monitor Thailand Floods

Flooding from the Chao Phraya River, Thailand, had begun to ebb in this image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft on...

JPL
NASA image: GFFC, Commander Ken Bowersox monitors Spacelab experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

GFFC, Commander Ken Bowersox monitors Spacelab experiment

STS073-363-032 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, studies...

JSC
NASA image: SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru
Image
Nov 8, 2023

SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru

The illustration above shows sea levels off the coasts of Peru and Ecuador on Aug. 12, 2023, and Oct. 3, 2023. The...

JPL
NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Monitors Crew-11 Return
Image
Jan 22, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Monitors Crew-11 Return

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, speaks with ground controllers Anthony Ayes, center, and Josh Kantara,...

KSC
NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Monitors Crew-11 Return
Image
Jan 22, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Monitors Crew-11 Return

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, speaks with Rachel Krause, SPARTAN (Station Power, Articulation, Thermal,...

KSC
NASA image: WSF, Story Musgrave monitors the condition of the satellite
Image
Nov 22, 1996

WSF, Story Musgrave monitors the condition of the satellite

STS080-314-003 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Story Musgrave, STS-80 mission specialist, works with a pair of...

JSC
NASA image: Armstrong Pilot with VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System
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May 17, 2018

Armstrong Pilot with VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System

NASA pilot Jim Less sits in the cockpit of a NASA F/A-18 aircraft in preparation for flight tests that will be used...

AFRC
NASA image: Pettit monitors Dragon Flyunder Operations from the Cupola
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May 24, 2012

Pettit monitors Dragon Flyunder Operations from the Cupola

ISS031-E-069284 (24 May 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 31 flight engineer, looks out one of Cupola...

JSC
NASA image:  SWOT Monitors Warming Waters Off California Coast
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Sep 19, 2023

SWOT Monitors Warming Waters Off California Coast

This data visualization image above shows sea surface heights off the northern California coast in August 2023 as...

JPL
NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Monitors Crew-11 Return
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Jan 22, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Monitors Crew-11 Return

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, greets Katie Burlingame, ETHOS (Environmental and Thermal Operating...

KSC
NASA image: SPX-8 Dragon Approach and Retreat Monitoring
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Apr 10, 2016

SPX-8 Dragon Approach and Retreat Monitoring

ISS047e050792 (04/10/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches to be grappled by the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: Landsat: Making a Difference, One User At A Time
Video
Sep 27, 2012

Landsat: Making a Difference, One User At A Time

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission will continue the legacy of the 40-year Landsat program. This video examines two...

GSFC
NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install A close up of the camera from the X-59’s eXternal Vision System. This camera is...

LRC
NASA image: Weather Sensors from Spain on Mars Rover Curiosity
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Nov 30, 2010

Weather Sensors from Spain on Mars Rover Curiosity

Sensors on two finger-like mini-booms extending horizontally from the mast of NASA Mars rover Curiosity will monitor...

JPL
NASA image: Propeller, Light and Dark
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Jun 24, 2013

Propeller, Light and Dark

NASA Cassini spacecraft has been monitoring propeller features such as Bleriot since their discovery. The bright...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Mission Lander on Mars, Artist Concept
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Jun 1, 2005

Phoenix Mission Lander on Mars, Artist Concept

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander, landed on May 25, 2008, and explored the history of water and monitored polar climate on...

JPL
NASA image: Warm Winter Air Makes for a Small Ozone Hole
Video
Nov 2, 2017

Warm Winter Air Makes for a Small Ozone Hole

NASA and NOAA scientists work together to study the ozone layer, monitoring the hole over Antarctica as it...

GSFC
NASA image: jsc2025e036187
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Apr 4, 2025

jsc2025e036187

jsc2025e036187 (4/4/2025) --- The Exploration Aerosol Monitors (ExAM) hardware in BioServe Space Technologies’...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e100877
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Dec 30, 2019

iss061e100877

iss061e100877 (12/30/2019) --- A view of the SoundSee Mission sensors in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM),...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig049
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Oct 1, 2000

KSC-00padig049

Jan Zysko (left) and Rich Mizell (right) test a Personal Cabin Pressure Altitude Monitor in an altitude chamber at...

KSC
NASA image: iss061e100876
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Dec 30, 2019

iss061e100876

iss061e100876 (12/30/2019) --- A view of the SoundSee Mission sensors in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM),...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e100889
Image
Dec 30, 2019

iss061e100889

iss061e100889 (12/30/2019) --- A view of the SoundSee Mission sensors in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM),...

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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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