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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: 2010-4566
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Sep 7, 2010

2010-4566

KSC WEATHER - RAINBOWS NEAR VAB AND HQ BLDG.

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NASA image: Gravity's Rainbow
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Apr 23, 2018

Gravity's Rainbow

Saturn's rings display their subtle colors in this view captured on Aug. 22, 2009, by NASA's Cassini spacecraft. The...

JPL
NASA image: Kaleidoscopic Rainbows
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Nov 17, 2011

Kaleidoscopic Rainbows

With kaleidoscopic forms and hues, these two false-color views from NASA Cassini spacecraft show the patterns that...

JPL
NASA image: A Water Ice Map for Mars
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Dec 10, 2019

A Water Ice Map for Mars

This rainbow-colored map shows underground water ice on Mars. Cool colors represent less than one foot (30...

JPL
NASA image: Pinwheel Galaxy Rainbow
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May 23, 2012

Pinwheel Galaxy Rainbow

This image of the Pinwheel Galaxy, or M101, in the constellation of Ursa Major, combines data from four of NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Rainbow of Infrared Light
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Feb 29, 2012

Orion Rainbow of Infrared Light

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and ESA Herschel mission combined to show this view of the Orion nebula, found below...

JPL
NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Preflight
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Oct 25, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Preflight

A rainbow is seen between Launch Complex 39B and Launch Complex 39A after weather moved through the area as...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-07pd2532
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Sep 23, 2007

KSC-07pd2532

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rainbow arcs over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in the Launch Complex 39Area. At right...

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NASA image: Night star rise sequence view taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Apr 11, 2015

Night star rise sequence view taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E108129 (04/11/2015) --- "Rainbow double Aurora" greet the astronauts and cosmonauts on board the...

JSC
NASA image: Asteroid Vesta in a Rainbow-Colored Palette
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Dec 6, 2011

Asteroid Vesta in a Rainbow-Colored Palette

This image using color data obtained by the framing camera aboard NASA Dawn spacecraft shows asteroid Vesta southern...

JPL
NASA image: Great Observatories Present Rainbow of a Galaxy
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Apr 24, 2006

Great Observatories Present Rainbow of a Galaxy

NASA Spitzer, Hubble and Chandra space observatories teamed up to create this multi-wavelength, false-colored view...

JPL
NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Dress Rehearsal
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Nov 12, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Dress Rehearsal

A rainbow is seen in the sky over the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft during a...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2010-4566
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Sep 7, 2010

KSC-2010-4566

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

KSC
NASA image: GSFC_20221004_PACE_074262
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Oct 4, 2022

GSFC_20221004_PACE_074262

The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument undergoes calibration testing after at NASA's Goddard...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20220829_PACE_068416
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Aug 29, 2022

GSFC_20220829_PACE_068416

The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument prior to thermal vacuum testing at NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4565
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Sep 7, 2010

KSC-2010-4565

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

KSC
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 8, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E182476 (05/08/2015) ---The US rugged southern Utah area is highlighted in this image captured by NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1440
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Sep 14, 2000

KSC-00pp1440

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Firefighters hold their hoses on a burning simulated aircraft, creating a rainbow....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4567
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Sep 7, 2010

KSC-2010-4567

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4413
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Nov 11, 2014

KSC-2014-4413

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As rain showers dissipate, a rainbow appeared over the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site and...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0030-016
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Feb 27, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0030-016

10th Anniversary of Reachout for the Rainbow after School Science Festival highlighting NASA Ames and the Traveling...

ARC
NASA image: KSC00pp1440
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Sep 14, 2000

KSC00pp1440

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Firefighters hold their hoses on a burning simulated aircraft, creating a rainbow....

KSC
NASA image: GSFC_20211215_PACE_127238
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Dec 15, 2021

GSFC_20211215_PACE_127238

The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument undergoes Boresight alignment at NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0030-023
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Feb 27, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0030-023

10th Anniversary of Reachout for the Rainbow after School Science Festival highlighting NASA Ames and the Traveling...

ARC
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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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