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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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May 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- EOS Aura: The Aura mission will study air quality, climate and stratospheric ozone...

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Jul 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With rockets and main engine firing, the Boeing Delta II launch vehicle leaps off the...

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NASA image: Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040: Depleting Chemicals
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May 6, 2015

Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040: Depleting Chemicals

The next three decades will see an end of the era of big ozone holes. In a new study, scientists from NASA Goddard...

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NASA image: Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040
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May 6, 2015

Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040

The next three decades will see an end of the era of big ozone holes. In a new study, scientists from NASA Goddard...

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NASA image: Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040: Excerpt
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May 6, 2015

Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040: Excerpt

The next three decades will see an end of the era of big ozone holes. In a new study, scientists from NASA Goddard...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1357
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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower, or gantry, at Space Launch Complex 2 on North...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1356
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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower, or gantry, at Space Launch Complex 2 on North...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1358
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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower, or gantry, at Space Launch Complex 2 on North...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1351
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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the predawn hours, the Aura spacecraft is transported the short distance from the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1350
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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the predawn hours, the Aura spacecraft is being transported from the Astrotech...

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Jul 13, 2004

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - The Aura spacecraft atop its Boeing Delta II launch vehicle sits on NASA’s Space Complex 2...

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NASA image: 2009 Antarctic Ozone Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

2009 Antarctic Ozone Hole

The annual ozone hole has started developing over the South Pole, and it appears that it will be comparable to ozone...

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Dec 8, 2017

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Carina Nebula Details: The Caterpillar Credit for Hubble Image: NASA, ESA, N. Smith (University of California,...

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NASA image: NASA Watches 30 Years of Ozone Success
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Sep 16, 2017

NASA Watches 30 Years of Ozone Success

Thirty years ago, the nations of the world agreed to the landmark ‘Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the...

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NASA image: Serene Saturn
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May 11, 2015

Serene Saturn

From a distance Saturn seems to exude an aura of serenity and peace. In spite of this appearance, Saturn is an...

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NASA image: Carina Nebula Detail
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Dec 8, 2017

Carina Nebula Detail

Carina Nebula Details: Great Clouds Credit for Hubble Image: NASA, ESA, N. Smith (University of California,...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Definitive Evidence of the Montreal Protocol’s Success
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Jan 4, 2018

NASA Sees Definitive Evidence of the Montreal Protocol’s Success

Using measurements from NASA’s Aura satellite, scientists studied chlorine within the Antarctic ozone hole over the...

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NASA image: CTIO Image of Carina Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

CTIO Image of Carina Nebula

NASA image release April 22, 2010 Object Names: Carina Nebula, NGC 3372 Image Type: Astronomical Credit: NASA/N....

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NASA image: Barred Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Barred Spiral Galaxy

Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300 Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) Acknowledgment: P. Knezek...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0401
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the gantry on the launch pad. The...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0403
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB,CALIF. - On the SLC-2 launch pad, the gantry closes in on the Delta II rocket to enable mating of the...

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Feb 26, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- On the launch pad, a solid rocket booster is lifted up the gantry for mating with the...

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NASA image: NASA Explores the Carina Nebula by Touch
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Explores the Carina Nebula by Touch

Release Date March 30, 2010 The raised arcs, lines, dots, and other markings in this 17-by-11-inch Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0484
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Apr 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Aqua-EOS logo. Aqua is one of a series of spacebased platforms that are central to...

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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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