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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: KSC-05pd-1543
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the 32-inch-ball turret system mounted on the nose of a WB-57 aircraft...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8023
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7991
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, rockets through low-lying clouds after KSC liftoff
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, rockets through low-lying clouds after KSC liftoff

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rides above the firey glow of the solid rocket boosters (SRBs) and space...

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NASA image: Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B
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May 16, 2018

Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B

Construction is complete on the main flame deflector in the flame trench at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1467
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As if erupting from the earth and smoke, Space Shuttle Discovery vaults into the clear...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8025
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-8025

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Isolated Launch and Landing Views
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Isolated Launch and Landing Views

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Fagradalsfjall Volcano, Iceland
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Aug 23, 2022

Fagradalsfjall Volcano, Iceland

The eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano in southwest Iceland continued two weeks after it started, along a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7983
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Earth observation images of New York City taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Sep 11, 2001

Earth observation images of New York City taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-5387 (11 September 2001) --- One of a series of pictures taken of metropolitan New York City (and other...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Feb 28, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-174652 (28 Feb. 2012) --- A dust storm near the White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA is featured...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Sep 3, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024687 (3 Sept. 2012) --- Idaho fires are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 32 crew...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, heads skyward after KSC liftoff
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, heads skyward after KSC liftoff

In this distant view, STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is seen as it heads skyward after liftoff from...

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NASA image: Soufriere Hills Volcano
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Nov 7, 2002

Soufriere Hills Volcano

In this ASTER image of Soufriere Hills Volcano on Montserrat in the Caribbean, continued eruptive activity is...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 11, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-005555 (11 Oct. 2009) --- This picture of the active Soufriere Hills volcano on Montserrat Island was...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1558
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft takes off on a test...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-713-024 (2-12 June 1998) --- A 70mm view, taken from Discovery, showing heavy Smoke in Mexico along the coast...

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NASA image: A Mars Dust Tower Stands Out
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Nov 26, 2019

A Mars Dust Tower Stands Out

The yellow-white cloud in the bottom-center of this image is a Mars "dust tower" — a concentrated cloud of dust that...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1557
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft taxis on the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp2987
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spewing twin columns of fire from the solid rocket boosters, space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1548
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA aerospace engineer Brian Barnett suits up before a test flight of the WB-57F...

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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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