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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: KSC00pp0196
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A gray and a white pelican glide down to the water near a dolphin and cormorant in the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0196
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Feb 8, 2000

KSC-00pp0196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A gray and a white pelican glide down to the water near a dolphin and cormorant in the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0198
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, located east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0198
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, located east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to...

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NASA image: Ohio Basin Lakes Water Levels
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Dec 17, 2024

Ohio Basin Lakes Water Levels

This visualization based on data from the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite shows the average...

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NASA image: Distribution Patterns of Land  Surface Water from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
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Oct 12, 2005

Distribution Patterns of Land Surface Water from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

The above images, derived from NASA QuikScat satellite data, show the extensive pattern of rain water deposited by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1363
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The fog clears from the turn basin as the morning sky turns blue over NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1362
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising higher in the morning sky, the sun puts a glow on the fog rising from the turn basin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1360
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun rising over the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1361
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Jan 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pelican is silhouetted against the rosy dawn sky as morning fog floats over the turn basin...

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NASA image: Ururguay's Arapey Grande River splits into its tributary the Arapey Chico River
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Jan 5, 2026

Ururguay's Arapey Grande River splits into its tributary the Arapey Chico River

iss074e0046046 (Jan. 5, 2025) --- The Arapey Grande River splits into its tributary, the Arapey Chico River, in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0559
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Apr 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A tug boat tows a newly arrived external tank in the Banana River to its offloading...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig095
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Nov 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A newly arrived external tank is transported from the turn basin to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig096
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Nov 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A newly arrived external tank heads from the turn basin toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC00padig096
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Nov 21, 2000

KSC00padig096

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A newly arrived external tank heads from the turn basin toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: A Meandering Channel on Hellas Rim
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Jul 15, 2016

A Meandering Channel on Hellas Rim

The central portion of this image features a mildly-winding depression that was carved by water, likely around four...

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NASA image: KSC00padig095
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Nov 21, 2000

KSC00padig095

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A newly arrived external tank is transported from the turn basin to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 56 crew
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Jul 10, 2018

Earth observation taken by Expedition 56 crew

iss056e094532 (July 10, 2018) --- This portion of Bolivia's Rio Grande is about 27 miles east of downtown Santa Cruz...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 56 crew
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Jul 10, 2018

Earth observation taken by Expedition 56 crew

iss056e094533 (July 10, 2018) --- This portion of Bolivia's Rio Grande is about 27 miles east of downtown Santa Cruz...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0834
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Apr 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge arrives at Port Canaveral in Florida with its cargo of the external...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0837
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Apr 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After passing through the Banana River bridge, the Pegasus barge, with its cargo of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0836
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Apr 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge, with its cargo of the external tank prepared for mission STS-118,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0835
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Apr 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge, with its cargo of the external tank prepared for mission STS-118,...

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NASA image: iss056e094531
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Jul 10, 2018

iss056e094531

iss056e094531 (July 10, 2018) --- This portion of Bolivia's Rio Grande in the Amazon Basin is about 27 miles east of...

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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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