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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: Boot of Italy taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 25, 2003

Boot of Italy taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-33736 (25 February 2003) --- The boot of Italy crosses the image in this southwest-looking view taken by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 10, 2006

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-07738 (10 Nov. 2006) --- This image featuring a southeast-looking view of the Long Island Sound and New...

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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: Apollo 14 crewmen near site of volcanic eruption on Hawaii
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Apr 10, 1970

Apollo 14 crewmen near site of volcanic eruption on Hawaii

S70-34421 (April 1970) --- Prime crew men and backup crew men, of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, look over an...

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NASA image: Uplifted Blocks of Light-Toned Layered Deposits
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Jul 9, 2018

Uplifted Blocks of Light-Toned Layered Deposits

Acquired on April 1, 2018, this image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Aram Chaos, a 280...

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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 17, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-81687 (17 Sept. 2006) --- A forest fire in southern California is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1223
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Obscured in darkness, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket soars past the lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7534
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Oct 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7534

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - STS-3 - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - STS-3 - KSC

S82-28457 (19 Feb. 1982) --- Member of the JSC astronaut corps., STS-3 vehicle integration test (VIT) team and other...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1681
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Feb 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour is partially obscured by its exhaust plume as it lifts off from...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Mar 21, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-17165 (21 March 2007) --- A plume at Shiveluch Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia is featured in this...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1350
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Feb 1, 2013

KSC-2013-1350

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A wreath was placed at the Space Mirror Memorial by Sandra Anderson, widow of Columbia...

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NASA image: Cloudy Skies over Hypanis Vallis
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Jun 17, 2015

Cloudy Skies over Hypanis Vallis

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbite shows a candidate 2018 European Space Agency ExoMars landing...

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NASA image: A young star takes centre stage
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Mar 2, 2015

A young star takes centre stage

With its helical appearance resembling a snail’s shell, this reflection nebula seems to spiral out from a luminous...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2158
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles toward space, propelled by twin columns of fire from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2444
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May 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2444

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Gary Dahlke of Engineering and Technology, left...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 26, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-025802 (26 July 2013) --- A nighttime view of southwestern Saudi Arabia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Northwestern Mexico as photographed from Skylab
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Jan 27, 1975

Northwestern Mexico as photographed from Skylab

SL4-142-4548 (27 Jan. 1974) --- An oblique view of northwestern Mexico, as photographed from the Skylab space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Nov 22, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-08224 (22 November 2004) --- Mount Olympus, Greece is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-7003
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Aug 21, 1989

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Range : 16 million km (9.9 million miles) P-34616 This series of six Voyager 2 images of Neptune through different...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5045
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Jul 5, 2011

KSC-2011-5045

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA managers brief...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL
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Aug 28, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL

A mirror set to be installed inside the telescope for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) is seen...

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NASA image:  TDRS-L Liftoff
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Obscured in darkness, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket soars past the lightning...

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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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