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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: Plant Habitat-04 (PH-04) Pepper Seed Planting
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Apr 8, 2021

Plant Habitat-04 (PH-04) Pepper Seed Planting

A researcher from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepares pepper seeds for planting inside science carriers...

KSC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 25, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) was one of NASA's science and technology programs and...

MSFC
NASA image: EXP_33_patch_FINAL_OL
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Aug 9, 2011

EXP_33_patch_FINAL_OL

ISS033-S-001 (Dec. 2011) ---The Expedition 33 patch depicts the International Space Station (ISS) orbiting around...

JSC
NASA image: Shane Kimbrough kicks off chile pepper experiment on space station
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Jul 12, 2021

Shane Kimbrough kicks off chile pepper experiment on space station

(iss065e163671) July 12, 2021 --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough inserts a device...

JSC
NASA image: Plant Habitat-04 Pepper Seed Planting
Video
Apr 8, 2021

Plant Habitat-04 Pepper Seed Planting

Plant Habitat-04 (PH-04) Pepper Seed Planting

KSC
NASA image: Shane Kimbrough kicks off chile pepper experiment on space station
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Jul 12, 2021

Shane Kimbrough kicks off chile pepper experiment on space station

(iss065e163668) July 12, 2021 --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough inserts a device...

JSC
NASA image: Shane Kimbrough kicks off chile pepper experiment on space station
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Jul 12, 2021

Shane Kimbrough kicks off chile pepper experiment on space station

(iss065e163669) July 12, 2021 --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough inserts a device...

JSC
NASA image: SHIFT Field Researchers Prepare for Plant Sampling and Analysis
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Apr 18, 2022

SHIFT Field Researchers Prepare for Plant Sampling and Analysis

Dana Chadwick, a scientist in the water and ecosystems group at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, center, advises a...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's EMIT Scans the Amazon River in Northern Brazil
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Nov 14, 2024

NASA's EMIT Scans the Amazon River in Northern Brazil

NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) collected this hyperspectral image of the Amazon River...

JPL
NASA image: Expedition 71 Patch Approved 8-31-23
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Aug 31, 2023

Expedition 71 Patch Approved 8-31-23

iss071-s-001 (Aug. 31, 2023) --- For nearly a quarter of a century the International Space Station (ISS) has hosted...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC855
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC855

This unusual view of the underside of the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis shortly before landing was taken by a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC840
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC840

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis glides in for a landing on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC852
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC852

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, bringing to an end...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC844
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC844

Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building in the distance, at left, and the Mate-Demate Device, the Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC853
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC853

STS-84 crew members give a "thumbs up" to press representatives and other onlookers on KSC’s Runway 33 after landing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC843
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC843

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, bringing to an end...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC851
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC851

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out on Runway 33 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at the conclusion of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC838
Image
May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC838

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, bringing to an end...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC839
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC839

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, bringing to an end...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC845
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC845

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis, with its drag chute deployed, rolls out on Runway 33 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC842
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC842

The orbiter drag chute deploys after Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC850
Image
May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC850

The orbiter drag chute deploys after Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC841
Image
May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC841

The orbiter drag chute deploys after Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at the...

KSC
NASA image: The Yellow Sea [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

The Yellow Sea [high res]

Remote sensing of ocean color in the Yellow Sea can be a challenge. Phytoplankton, suspended sediments, and...

GSFC
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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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