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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-2013-3135
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3135

Merritt Island, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center worker Yves Lamothe and Center Director Bob Cabana welcome guests to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3134
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3134

Merritt Island, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center worker Yves Lamothe and Center Director Bob Cabana welcome guests to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3136
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3136

Merritt Island, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center worker James Davis, Maxine Daniels, and Bettye Lee serve delicious food...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3137
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3137

Merritt Island, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center worker Bettye Lee serves Center Director Bob Cabana some delicious food...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

This close-up of the sunspot underneath the March 29, 2014, flare shows incredible detail. The image was captured by...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

Jakebia Keith, program and contract analyst for the IT Resources Management Office and secretary for the Black...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

Martin Hayes, program analyst with Exploration Ground Systems and chairperson of the Black Employee Strategy Team...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

James Jennings, at left, former NASA associate administrator for Institutions and Management and former Kennedy...

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NASA image: Best-Ever Snapshot of a Black Hole's Jets
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Dec 8, 2017

Best-Ever Snapshot of a Black Hole's Jets

NASA image release May 20, 2011 To see a really cool video related to this image go here:...

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NASA image: Best-Ever Snapshot of a Black Hole's Jets
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Dec 8, 2017

Best-Ever Snapshot of a Black Hole's Jets

NASA image release May 20, 2011 To see a really cool video related to this image go here:...

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NASA image: Best Experiment 1 Part 3 - Biomolecule Sequencer
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Jul 20, 2018

Best Experiment 1 Part 3 - Biomolecule Sequencer

iss056e097518 (July 20, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold prepares amplified DNA collected from...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Images of 2022
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Dec 28, 2022

Best Space Station Science Images of 2022

The International Space Station continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth’s surface....

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NASA image: Model of Vesta
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Mar 10, 2011

Model of Vesta

This image incorporates the best data on dimples and bulges of the protoplanet Vesta from ground-based telescopes...

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NASA image: Ganymede Global Geologic Map and Global Image Mosaic
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Feb 12, 2014

Ganymede Global Geologic Map and Global Image Mosaic

To present the best information in a single view of Jupiter moon Ganymede, a global image mosaic was assembled,...

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NASA image: Virtual Vesta
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Mar 10, 2011

Virtual Vesta

This image shows NASAS Dawn scientists best guess to date of what the surface of the protoplanet Vesta might look...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

On March 29, 2014 the sun released an X-class flare. It was observed by NASA's Interface Region Imaging...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

A combination of many (but not all) of the datasets which observed this flare. -- On March 29, 2014 the sun released...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

On March 29, 2014 the sun released an X-class flare. It was observed by NASA's Interface Region Imaging...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

The March 29, 2014, X-class flare appears as a bright light on the upper right in this image from SDO, showing light...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

Like almost all solar observatories, NASA's IRIS can provide images of different layers of the sun's atmosphere,...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

Zoom in on the flare in ultraviolet (SDO/AIA), X-rays (Hinode) and gamma-rays (RHESSI) -- On March 29, 2014 the sun...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

This combined image shows the March 29, 2014, X-class flare as seen through the eyes of different observatories. SDO...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

IBIS can focus in on different wavelengths of light, and so reveal different layers at different heights in the...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

James Jennings, former NASA associate administrator for Institutions and Management and former Kennedy Space Center...

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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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