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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-2012-3513
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Jun 26, 2012

KSC-2012-3513

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, three replica...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2727
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Apr 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2727

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2695
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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The aerial view of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows the Atlantic Ocean at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3416
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Jun 19, 2012

KSC-2012-3416

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a unique...

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NASA image:  Ingenuity's View of Sand Ripples During Flight 70
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Jan 25, 2024

Ingenuity's View of Sand Ripples During Flight 70

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter captured this view of sand ripples during its 70th flight, on Dec. 22, 2023. Taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3415
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Jun 19, 2012

KSC-2012-3415

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a unique...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Dec 6, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-011174 (6 Dec. 2008) --- The City of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3511
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Jun 26, 2012

KSC-2012-3511

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, three replica...

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NASA image: Sahara Desert, Sudan, Northeast Africa as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Sahara Desert, Sudan, Northeast Africa as seen from STS-62

STS062-151-182Z (4-18 March 1994) --- This east-looking view shows most of the east-west extent of the country of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2728
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Apr 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2728

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance Heat Shield Separates (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Heat Shield Separates (Illustration)

In this illustration, NASA's Perseverance rover gets its first look at the Martian surface below, after dropping its...

JPL
NASA image: Peru-Bolivia border, part of Amazon Basin, and the SLS-2 laboratory module
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Oct 24, 1993

Peru-Bolivia border, part of Amazon Basin, and the SLS-2 laboratory module

STS058-76-041 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- Backdropped against the Peru-Bolivia border and part of the Amazon basin, the...

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NASA image: LCAM Views the Heat Shield After Being Released from Mars 2020 Spacecraft
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Mar 4, 2021

LCAM Views the Heat Shield After Being Released from Mars 2020 Spacecraft

The heat shield drops away toward Mars after being released from the Mars 2020 back shell during the spacecraft's...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jul 1, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission

STS078-742-004 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- This is a north-looking perspective of the major volcanoes of the Cascade...

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NASA image: Perseverance's LCAM Views the Heat Shield During Descent
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Mar 4, 2021

Perseverance's LCAM Views the Heat Shield During Descent

The heat shield drops away toward Mars after being released from the Mars 2020 back shell during the spacecraft's...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Nov 9, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-008065 (9 Nov. 2008) --- Progressive forest clearing in Bolivia is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3328
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Jun 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3328

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the underbelly of...

KSC
NASA image: Apollo 10 view of the Earth
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view of the Earth

AS10-34-5013 (18 May 1969) --- A view of Earth from 36,000 nautical miles away as photographed from the Apollo 10...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2682
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Sep 19, 2008

KSC-08pd2682

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39B is viewed from the air after the rollout from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2726
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Apr 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2726

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

KSC
NASA image: Hubble Sees a Slashing Smudge Across the Sky
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Slashing Smudge Across the Sky

The galaxy cutting dramatically across the frame of this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is a slightly warped...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt uses scoop to retrieve lunar samples during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt uses scoop to retrieve lunar samples during EVA

AS17-145-22157 (12 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 lunar module pilot, uses an...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hadfield and Mir 20 crewmembers on Atlantis aft flight deck
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Dec 14, 1995

Astronaut Hadfield and Mir 20 crewmembers on Atlantis aft flight deck

STS074-335-027 (12-20 Nov 1995) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield joins two Mir-20 cosmonauts as they share a unique...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2691
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Sep 19, 2008

KSC-08pd2691

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour is viewed from the air on Launch Pad 39B after the rollout from the...

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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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