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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: Farewell Rosetta: ESA Mission to End on Comet Surface
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Sep 29, 2016

Farewell Rosetta: ESA Mission to End on Comet Surface

This view shows Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko as seen by the OSIRIS wide-angle camera on ESA's Rosetta spacecraft...

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NASA image: Comparing Sizes: the Sun and WR 140
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Oct 12, 2022

Comparing Sizes: the Sun and WR 140

This graphic shows the relative size of the Sun, upper left, compared to the two stars in the binary system known as...

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NASA image: Spring in Inca City I
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Nov 13, 2014

Spring in Inca City I

Every winter a layer of carbon dioxide ice-or, dry ice-condenses in the Southern polar region, forming a seasonal...

JPL
NASA image: Flying Past Pluto Animation
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Aug 28, 2015

Flying Past Pluto Animation

This dramatic view of the Pluto system is as NASA's New Horizons spacecraft saw it in July 2015. The animation, made...

JPL
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This montage is an artist's conception of progressive views of the Comet Kohoutek based on sketches and a...

MSFC
NASA image: Planetary Nebula NGC 7293 also Known as the Helix Nebula
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May 5, 2005

Planetary Nebula NGC 7293 also Known as the Helix Nebula

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the planetary nebula NGC 7293 also known as the...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig078
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00padig078

In the glow of a late afternoon sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) returns the orbiter Discovery to KSC after...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 Prelaunch Press Conference

Spaceflight Participant Guy Laliberté, left, Expedition 21 Flight Engineer Maxim Suraev, center, and Expedition 21...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0909
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Apr 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the glow of a setting sun, Space Shuttle Endeavour is revealed after the rollback...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This pencil sketch of the Comet Kohoutek made by Skylab-4 astronaut Edward Gibson illustrates the crew's collective...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 20, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-712-003 (15-24 May 1997) --- Early morning sun highlights the volcanic features on Onekotan Island which is...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 17, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

A four-million-mile journey draws to a flawless ending as the orbiter Discovery (STS-56) lands at Kennedy Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Jumpy Active Region
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Jan 3, 2017

Jumpy Active Region

A close-up view of one day in the life of a rather small active region shows the agitation and dynamism of its...

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NASA image: Dust Storms Raised by Strong Winds on Titan (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 24, 2018

Dust Storms Raised by Strong Winds on Titan (Artist's Concept)

Artist's concept of a dust storm on Titan. Researchers believe that huge amounts of dust can be raised on Titan,...

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NASA image: iss060e007151
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Jul 14, 2019

iss060e007151

iss060e007151 (July 14, 2019) --- The tip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm (left), or the Leading End Effector,...

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse Emergence from Orion
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Apr 6, 2026

Solar Eclipse Emergence from Orion

art002e009299 (April 6, 2026) – Captured from the Orion spacecraft near the end of the Artemis II lunar flyby on...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 4K
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 4K

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 720p
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 720p

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD - Live Launch Coverage
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD - Live Launch Coverage

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 1080p
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 1080p

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: SPACELAB (SL)-1 - INSIGNIAS
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Oct 1, 1981

SPACELAB (SL)-1 - INSIGNIAS

S82-31408 (May 1983) --- The Spacelab 2 emblem is a symbolic representation of the scientific objectives of the...

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NASA image: "Elementary, My Dear Deposit..."
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Jun 28, 2017

"Elementary, My Dear Deposit..."

In this image, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) observes an impact crater with associated bright deposits...

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NASA image: jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during the second moonwalk of the mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 16 images starting with frame AS16-114-18450 thru end frame
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Sep 9, 2011

jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during the second moonwalk of the mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 16 images starting with frame AS16-114-18450 thru end frame

jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1072
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Jun 2, 2001

KSC-01pp1072

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, both solar arrays on the Genesis...

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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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