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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: First NAC Image Obtained in Mercury Orbit
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Dec 8, 2017

First NAC Image Obtained in Mercury Orbit

NASA image acquired: March 29, 2011 This is the first image of Mercury taken from orbit with MESSENGER’s Narrow...

GSFC
NASA image: Northern Saudi Arabia as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Northern Saudi Arabia as seen from STS-62

STS062-151-220 (4-18 March 1994) --- Great numbers of circular, center-pivot irrigation plots appear in this...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C

41C-31-1002 (6-13 April 1984) --- Though previous photographs of this area have been taken prior to 41-C, that...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0202
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Jan 30, 2007

KSC-07pd0202

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A is being moved for the first time in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0201
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Jan 30, 2007

KSC-07pd0201

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A is being moved for the first time in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0200
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Jan 30, 2007

KSC-07pd0200

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers on Launch Pad 39A get ready to begin the movement of the rotating service...

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NASA image: Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia
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Oct 20, 2015

Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia

In the middle of the Arabian desert the city Green Oasis Wadi Al Dawasir is being developed as a new urban center...

JPL
NASA image: STS-117  Rotating Service Structure move
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Jan 30, 2007

STS-117 Rotating Service Structure move

Workers on Launch Pad 39A get ready to begin the movement of the rotating service structure above them. The RSS has...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0203
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Jan 30, 2007

KSC-07pd0203

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A has moved for the first time in more...

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NASA image: CCP Crew 12 Space X rocket and Artemis on the launch Pad
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Feb 11, 2026

CCP Crew 12 Space X rocket and Artemis on the launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Dragon spacecraft on top stands vertical on the launch pad at Space...

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NASA image: STS-117  Rotating Service Structure move
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Jan 30, 2007

STS-117 Rotating Service Structure move

The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A has been fully opened for the first time in more than a year due to...

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NASA image: Nubian Sandstone Aquifer, Egypt
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May 24, 2021

Nubian Sandstone Aquifer, Egypt

The Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System is the world's largest fossil water aquifer system. It covers an estimated area...

JPL
NASA image: Murzuk Sand Sea, Sahara Desert, Libya, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Murzuk Sand Sea, Sahara Desert, Libya, Africa

STS054-152-189 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This near-vertical color photograph shows the very diverse landscape that is...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 7, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-74 crew patch depicts the orbiter Atlantis docked to the Russian Space Station Mir. The central focus is on...

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NASA image: E-2578
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Sep 27, 1956

E-2578

NACA High-Speed Flight Station test pilot Stan Butchart flying the Iron Cross, the mechanical reaction control...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0204
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Jan 30, 2007

KSC-07pd0204

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39A has been fully opened for the first...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3670
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3670

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the orbiter access arm and White...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission
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Nov 23, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission

STS087-703-089 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Featured in this view is center pivot irrigation in central...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3355
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May 31, 2009

KSC-2009-3355

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers begin closing the...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL) PRIME CREW - BLDG 5 - JSC
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Mar 20, 1973

SKYLAB (SL) PRIME CREW - BLDG 5 - JSC

S73-20622 (March 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin, science pilot of the first manned Skylab mission,...

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NASA image: Great Sand Dune National Monument, CO, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Great Sand Dune National Monument, CO, USA

STS040-151-126 (5-14 June 1991) --- Croplands of the San Luis Valley stand out exceptionally clearly from low Earth...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3357
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May 31, 2009

KSC-2009-3357

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Viewed from the side of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3671
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3671

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the orbiter access arm and White...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0354
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Feb 18, 2008

KSC-08pd0354

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The mobile launcher platform with space shuttle Endeavour on top comes to rest on...

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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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