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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: Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina
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May 15, 2025

Lightning illuminates the clouds during a storm off the coast of North Carolina

iss073e0081060 (May 15, 2025) --- This nebula-like formation is actually lightning illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: Chaotic Clouds of Jupiter
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Jun 21, 2018

Chaotic Clouds of Jupiter

This image captures swirling cloud belts and tumultuous vortices within Jupiter's northern hemisphere. NASA's Juno...

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NASA image: High-Altitude Jovian Clouds
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Jul 15, 2018

High-Altitude Jovian Clouds

This image captures a high-altitude cloud formation surrounded by swirling patterns in the atmosphere of Jupiter's...

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NASA image: What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
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Apr 29, 2022

What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)

Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation...

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NASA image: Jovian 'Twilight Zone'
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Mar 1, 2018

Jovian 'Twilight Zone'

This image captures the swirling cloud formations around the south pole of Jupiter, looking up toward the equatorial...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view of the Earth
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view of the Earth

AS10-34-5010 (18 May 1969) --- This photograph of Earth was taken from the Apollo 10 spacecraft shortly after...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

STS-61A earth observations

61A-200-003 (30 Oct 1985) --- A large format Linhof camera onboard the Space Shuttle Columbia provided this coastal...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00126
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Apr 28, 2006

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After a successful spacecraft separation, CloudSat joins CALIPSO in orbital formation with three other Earth...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission

STS083-749-079 (4-8 April 1997) --- Cloud wake covers the Leeward Islands. Like a ship making a wake in the water,...

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NASA image: Io Sodium Cloud On-Chip Format Clear and Green-Yellow Filters Superimposed
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Dec 18, 1997

Io Sodium Cloud On-Chip Format Clear and Green-Yellow Filters Superimposed

This image from NASA Galileo spacecraft is of Jupiter moon Io and its surrounding sky is shown in false color.

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00298
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Sep 16, 2005

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NASA's CALIPSO and CloudSat satellites will be launched in tandem aboard a Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 25, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-193144 (25 March 2012) --- Wave clouds near Ile aux Cochons are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: A Black Hole Destroys a Star (Illustration)
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Dec 20, 2022

A Black Hole Destroys a Star (Illustration)

A disk of hot gas swirls around a black hole in this illustration. Some of the gas came from a star that was pulled...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2025
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Aug 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians prepare to move NASA's CloudSat spacecraft for mating to a Delta payload...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1188
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The CloudSat spacecraft arrives via truck at the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2009
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Jun 16, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - One of four Solid Rocket Boosters for the CALIPSO_CloudSat launch is ready for...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2026
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Aug 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians position NASA's CloudSat spacecraft onto a Delta payload attach fitting in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1190
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1195
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1192
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1189
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The shipping container is lifted away from the CloudSat spacecraft at the Astrotech...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1193
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1194
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2027
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Aug 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians secure NASA's CloudSat spacecraft to a Delta payload attach fitting in a...

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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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