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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: A green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky
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Sep 27, 2025

A green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky

iss073e0831259 (Sept. 27, 2025) --- A green and red aurora australis shimmers beneath a starry sky and above Earth's...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1247
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Oct 22, 1999

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KSC volunteers with Days of Caring '99 share tasks while getting ready to paint at Baxley Manor, an apartment...

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NASA image: Photograph of Apollo 17 lunar landing site location
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Jul 1, 1972

Photograph of Apollo 17 lunar landing site location

S72-01718 (July 1972) --- A photographic illustration of a full moon showing the location of the Apollo 17 landing...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1244
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Oct 22, 1999

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KSC volunteers for Days of Caring '99 unfold protective materials before getting ready to paint at Baxley Manor, an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1243
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Oct 22, 1999

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KSC volunteers at Miracle City Mall, Titusville, help unload containers for Meals on Wheels delivery as part of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1245
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Oct 22, 1999

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A volunteer for Days of Caring '99 prepares a light fixture before painting the walls in the hallway at Baxley...

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NASA image: A bright orange airglow outlines Earth’s horizon beneath the starry expanse of the night sky
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Apr 19, 2026

A bright orange airglow outlines Earth’s horizon beneath the starry expanse of the night sky

iss074e05319021 (April 19, 2026) --- This serene view from the International Space Station captures a bright orange...

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NASA image: View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey
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Apr 14, 1970

View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey

AS13-60-8703 (11-17 April 1970) --- This outstanding view of a near full moon was photographed from the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The turbulent weather common to a Florida afternoon in the summer subsides into a serene canopy of cornflower blue, and a manmade "bird" takes flight. The Space Shuttle Discovery soars skyward from Launch Pad 39B on Mission STS-64 at 6:22:35 p.m. EDT, Sept. 9. On board are a crew of six: Commander Richard N. Richards; Pilot L. Blaine Hammond Jr.; and Mission Specialists Mark C. Lee, Carl J. Meade, Susan J. Helms and Dr. J.M. Linenger. Payloads for the flight include the Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE), the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy-201 (SPARTAN-201) and the Robot Operated Material Processing System (ROMPS). Mission Specialists Lee and Meade also are scheduled to perform an extravehicular activity during the 64th Shuttle mission.
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Sep 9, 1994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The turbulent weather common to a Florida afternoon in the summer subsides into a serene canopy of cornflower blue, and a manmade "bird" takes flight. The Space Shuttle Discovery soars skyward from Launch Pad 39B on Mission STS-64 at 6:22:35 p.m. EDT, Sept. 9. On board are a crew of six: Commander Richard N. Richards; Pilot L. Blaine Hammond Jr.; and Mission Specialists Mark C. Lee, Carl J. Meade, Susan J. Helms and Dr. J.M. Linenger. Payloads for the flight include the Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE), the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy-201 (SPARTAN-201) and the Robot Operated Material Processing System (ROMPS). Mission Specialists Lee and Meade also are scheduled to perform an extravehicular activity during the 64th Shuttle mission.

NASA image: Distant Saturn Sighting
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Nov 1, 2002

Distant Saturn Sighting

Saturn appears serene and majestic in the first color composite made of images taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on...

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NASA image: View from Above
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Oct 31, 2016

View from Above

Saturn appears as a serene globe amid tranquil rings in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. In reality, the...

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NASA image: Soaring over Charon
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Jul 14, 2017

Soaring over Charon

In July 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft sent home the first close-up pictures of Pluto and its moons. Using...

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Nov 22, 2024

Space to Ground: Six Minutes of Serenity: Nov. 27, 2024

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1980
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A serene scene surrounds Space Shuttle Atlantis as it begins rolling off Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 19, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013842 (19 Aug. 2008) --- A serene view of a portion of the Greater Antilles islands in the Caribbean Sea....

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NASA image: Apollo 17,Manilius F,Aratus A
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Dec 15, 1972

Apollo 17,Manilius F,Aratus A

AS17-153-23572 (15 Dec. 1972) --- An oblique view of the Sulpicius Gallus region on the southwestern edge of the Sea...

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NASA image: Colorful Saturn, Getting Closer
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Jun 3, 2004

Colorful Saturn, Getting Closer

As Cassini coasts into the final month of its nearly seven-year trek, the serene majesty of its destination looms...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4821
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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The massive crawler-transporter that carried space shuttle Atlantis to Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: View of Hadley-Apennine area, looking north, photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of Hadley-Apennine area, looking north, photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44667 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An oblique view of the Hadley-Apennine area, looking north, as photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5061
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Jul 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Firing Room 3 is...

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NASA image: Hubble Views the Whirling Disk of NGC 4526
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Views the Whirling Disk of NGC 4526

This neat little galaxy is known as NGC 4526. Its dark lanes of dust and bright diffuse glow make the galaxy appear...

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NASA image: S72-35010
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Apr 12, 1972

S72-35010

S72-35010 (April 1972) --- The Apollo Program's final manned landing on the moon will explore a site designated...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

From left, Firefly mission manager Marcy Mabry observes NASA engineer James Berck install the agency’s CubeSat R5...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

NASA engineer Jacob Nunez-Kearny removes the foreign object debris (FOD) cover from the propulsion system on the...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The turbulent weather common to a Florida afternoon in the summer subsides into a...

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