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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: KSC-2009-1149
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Jan 13, 2009

KSC-2009-1149

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites to Study Earth’s Polar Regions
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Jun 4, 2024

NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites to Study Earth’s Polar Regions

B-roll images, animations and sound bites for media and public use. NASA’s Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1627
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Feb 12, 2009

KSC-2009-1627

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1626
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Feb 12, 2009

KSC-2009-1626

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1737
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Feb 19, 2009

KSC-2009-1737

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1558
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Feb 2, 2009

KSC-2009-1558

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1560
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Feb 2, 2009

KSC-2009-1560

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1734
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Feb 19, 2009

KSC-2009-1734

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1736
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Feb 19, 2009

KSC-2009-1736

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1735
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Feb 19, 2009

KSC-2009-1735

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1559
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Feb 2, 2009

KSC-2009-1559

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1625
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Feb 11, 2009

KSC-2009-1625

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: NISAR Satellite in Earth Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 20, 2024

NISAR Satellite in Earth Orbit (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts the NISAR satellite in orbit over central and Northern California. Short for NASA-ISRO...

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NASA image: Close-Up of Perseverance Descent Stage on the Martian Surface
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Feb 22, 2021

Close-Up of Perseverance Descent Stage on the Martian Surface

The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was able to...

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NASA image: Close-Up of Perseverance Parachute on the Martian Surface
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Feb 22, 2021

Close-Up of Perseverance Parachute on the Martian Surface

The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was able to...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Clipper's Europa Imaging System in the Works
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Apr 1, 2021

Europa Clipper's Europa Imaging System in the Works

A mechanical engineer in a clean room at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland,...

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NASA image: Europa Imaging System Narrow Angle Camera
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Apr 1, 2021

Europa Imaging System Narrow Angle Camera

Included in the payload of science instruments for NASA's Europa Clipper is the Europa Imaging System (EIS) Narrow...

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NASA image: Europa Imaging System Wide Angle Camera
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Apr 1, 2021

Europa Imaging System Wide Angle Camera

Included in the payload of science instruments for NASA's Europa Clipper is the Europa Imaging System (EIS) Wide...

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NASA image: GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started
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Apr 4, 2019

GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started

Clouds are a major component of the Earth’s system that reflect, absorb, and scatter sunlight and infrared emissions...

GSFC
NASA image: The Yellow Sea [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

The Yellow Sea [high res]

Remote sensing of ocean color in the Yellow Sea can be a challenge. Phytoplankton, suspended sediments, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2476
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May 1, 2014

KSC-2014-2476

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to uncrate NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2490
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May 1, 2014

KSC-2014-2490

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2477
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May 1, 2014

KSC-2014-2477

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2488
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May 1, 2014

KSC-2014-2488

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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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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