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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: Bloom in the Ross Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea [detail]

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 To view the full image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5397636843 Every...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA's Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

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NASA image: NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA's Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

AFRC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Nov 2, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-745-055 (2 November 1995) --- This photograph in color infrared highlights the different vegetation zones on...

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NASA image: NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA's Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA’s Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA’s Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

AFRC
NASA image: Point Barrow, Alaska
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Sep 10, 2015

Point Barrow, Alaska

Point Barrow or Nuvuk, Alaska is the northernmost point of all territory of the United States. It also marks the...

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NASA image: NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA's Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA's Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA’s Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA’s Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA’s Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA’s Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

AFRC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Aug 26, 2005

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-12147 (26 Aug. 2005) --- South Georgia Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Aug 26, 2005

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-12148 (26 August 2005) --- South Georgia Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11...

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NASA image: New Details on Pluto
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Jul 10, 2015

New Details on Pluto

This image of Pluto was taken by New Horizons' Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) at 4:18 UT on July 9, 2015,...

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NASA image: Soaring Over Jupiter
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Sep 21, 2017

Soaring Over Jupiter

This striking image of Jupiter was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft as it performed its eighth flyby of the gas...

JPL
NASA image: Akpatok Island
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Dec 8, 2017

Akpatok Island

January 1st, 2001: Description: Akpatok Island lies in Ungava Bay in northern Quebec, Canada. Accessible only by...

GSFC
NASA image: SAC-A satellite
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Dec 14, 1998

SAC-A satellite

S88-E-5161 (12-14-98) --- Before beginning their pre-sleep period on their next to last day in space, the STS-88...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1694
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Nov 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1694

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's "Super Guppy" aircraft arrives in KSC air space escorted by two T-38 aircraft...

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NASA image: A Heart on Pluto
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Jul 8, 2015

A Heart on Pluto

In the early morning hours of July 8, 2015, mission scientists received this new view of Pluto -- the most detailed...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Dec 23, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-10499 (23 Dec. 2006) --- Caravelas strandplain, Bahia Province, Brazil is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 6, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-018110 (6 Jan. 2009) --- Kerguelen Kelp Beds in the Southern Indian Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3670
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Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3670

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- The lantern room of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, with its modern...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3140
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Jun 20, 2014

KSC-2014-3140

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The historic Cape Canaveral Light, now owned by the U.S. Air Force, has resided in its...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3674
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Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3674

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- The lantern room of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, with its modern...

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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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