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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: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 31, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-035404 (31 Aug. 2011) --- Katia was a tropical storm gathering energy over the Atlantic Ocean when one of...

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NASA image: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 29, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-035983 (28 Jan. 2013) --- This view, photographed by one of the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: Artemis I
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Nov 8, 2022

Artemis I

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I
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Nov 8, 2022

Artemis I

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Native vegetation has been planted in the restored dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: AirSAR 2004 plaque unveiling by NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe and Fernando Gutierrez, Costa Rican Minister of Science and Technology(MICIT)
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Mar 3, 2004

AirSAR 2004 plaque unveiling by NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe and Fernando Gutierrez, Costa Rican Minister of Science and Technology(MICIT)

AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica plaque unveiling by NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe and Fernando Gutierrez, Costa Rican...

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NASA image: Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight
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Dec 7, 2015

Measuring High-Speed Winds While In Flight

The Meteorological Measurement System, or MMS instrument measures the data of wind and temperatures in real-time...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, members of the launch team monitor the...

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NASA image: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Diana Calero, chief of the Flight Projects Office for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal...

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NASA image: Dune Restoration - October 2018
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Oct 8, 2018

Dune Restoration - October 2018

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct....

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NASA image: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Jenny Lyons, deputy program manager for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal launch operations...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Landing
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Landing

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 30, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005749 (30 April 2008) --- When this image was photographed by one of the crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: What’s Next for the James Webb Space Telescope? [Episode 41]
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Jan 24, 2022

NASA Science Live: What’s Next for the James Webb Space Telescope? [Episode 41]

The past month has been very exciting for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope — from launch in tropical French Guiana,...

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NASA image: NASA's CloudSat Images Dorian in 3D
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Aug 29, 2019

NASA's CloudSat Images Dorian in 3D

On, Aug. 27, 2019 NASA's CloudSat satellite passed over Dorian, still a tropical storm at the time, near Puerto...

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Aug 10, 2018

Jovian Tapestry

The easternmost edge of Jupiter's Great Red Spot and surrounding south tropical disturbance are captured in this...

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NASA image: Series of Storms Battering California Tracked by NASA AIRS Instrument
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Jan 13, 2017

Series of Storms Battering California Tracked by NASA AIRS Instrument

A series of atmospheric rivers that brought drought-relieving rains, heavy snowfall and flooding to California this...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia taken aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia taken aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Pacific Ocean was taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102....

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NASA image: Recientemente: La segunda misión de astronautas privados viaja a la estación espacial - 26/05/23
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May 26, 2023

Recientemente: La segunda misión de astronautas privados viaja a la estación espacial - 26/05/23

Recientemente en la NASA, la versión en español de las cápsulas This Week at NASA, te informa semanalmente de lo que...

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NASA image: As expected Harvey has intensified into a Hurricane
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Dec 8, 2017

As expected Harvey has intensified into a Hurricane

On Aug. 24, the National Hurricane Center noted that Hurricane Harvey was quickly strengthening and is forecast to...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 27, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-19646 (27 March 2004) --- This image featuring Hurricane Catarina was taken by an Expedition 8 crewmember...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 27, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) of Cyclone Oscar in the Indian Ocean taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-19643 (27 March 2004) --- This image featuring Hurricane Catarina was taken by an Expedition 8 crewmember...

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NASA image: iss060m262491204_Expedition_60_Hurricane_Dorian_Flyover_09-06-19
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Sep 6, 2019

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SPACE STATION CAMERAS PROVIDE NEW VIEWS OF WEAKENING HURRICANE DORIAN Cameras outside the International Space...

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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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