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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: Twisting Plasma Interactions
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Jun 19, 2017

Twisting Plasma Interactions

Several short stalks of cooler, darker plasma spun and twisted as they interacted with each other at the sun's edge...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 6, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49 Orbiter Endeavour landed at Edwards Air Force Base on May 16, 1992 after a successful nine day mission...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Anna Fisher pictured near the aft flight deck of Discovery
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Nov 12, 1984

Astronaut Anna Fisher pictured near the aft flight deck of Discovery

51A-20-004 (12 Nov. 1984) --- Astronaut Anna L. Fisher is pictured near the aft flight deck of Discovery, where she...

JSC
NASA image: Firefighter of the Year - Andrew Morgan
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Jan 15, 2021

Firefighter of the Year - Andrew Morgan

NASA Kennedy Space Center firefighter Andrew Morgan is selected as the Space Coast Fire Chiefs Association’s 2020...

KSC
NASA image: Brief Outburst
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Mar 11, 2015

Brief Outburst

The Sun blew out a coronal mass ejection along with part of a solar filament over a three-hour period (Feb. 24,...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 7, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: Shifting Plasma
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Dec 8, 2017

Shifting Plasma

Strands of solar material at the sun's edge shifted and twisted back and forth over a 22-hour period in this footage...

GSFC
NASA image: Slithering Prominence
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Dec 11, 2017

Slithering Prominence

A prominence at the sun's edge shifted and slithered back and forth over a one-day period (Nov. 29-30, 2017)....

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 7, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

One step closer to its maiden voyage, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-7066
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Aug 25, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-7066

Resolution : 1 km. ( .6 miles ) Region Shown : 100 km. ( 60 miles ) P-24068C This computer generated photograph was...

ARC
NASA image: Western Edge of Marth Crater
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Sep 30, 2015

Western Edge of Marth Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft shows the nature of the terrain at the rim of Marth...

JPL
NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen on the RMS after recapture of Westar VI
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen on the RMS after recapture of Westar VI

51A-39-063 (14 Nov 1984) --- A 70mm frame of WESTAR VI post-retrieval activity. Astronaut Dale A. Gardner (left),...

JSC
NASA image: Magnificent Outburst
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Aug 31, 2012

Magnificent Outburst

Sparked by a medium-sized (C-class) flare, a long, magnetic filament burst out from the Sun, producing one of the...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 16, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49 Orbiter Endeavour landed at Edwards Air Force Base on May 16, 1992 The drogue chute precedes the main chute...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: Thomas checks the condition of the MIS-B middeck locker experiment
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Jul 28, 1995

Thomas checks the condition of the MIS-B middeck locker experiment

STS070-329-022 (13-22 JULY 1995)--- Astronaut Donald A. Thomas, mission specialist, prepares to activate the...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Westar VI in payload bay
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Nov 12, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Westar VI in payload bay

51A-41-021 (12 Nov 1984) --- Astronaut Joseph P. Allen IV, top, hangs onto a stinger device, which earlier had...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: The Entrance to Mawrth Vallis
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Mar 7, 2017

The Entrance to Mawrth Vallis

In Andy Weir's "The Martian," stranded astronaut Mark Watney drives from the Ares 3 landing site in Acidalia...

JPL
NASA image: Active Regions' Magnetic Connection
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May 22, 2017

Active Regions' Magnetic Connection

Several bright bands of plasma connect from one active region to another, even though they are tens of thousands of...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
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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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