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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: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission
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Nov 26, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission

STS087-717-075 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Featured in this view is the Tibesti Massif in northern...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Nov 17, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-022378 (17 Nov. 2012) --- The Appalachian Mountains in the eastern Unites States are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1312
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, nears the entrance to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1315
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, slowly enters the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta
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Sep 6, 2022

Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta

NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover has arrived at an ancient delta in Jezero Crater, one of the best places on the Red...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1314
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, enters the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1308
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician in the cab of crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, drives along the crawlerway toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1311
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, nears the entrance to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1309
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, travels along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1310
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, travels along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: The Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base is NASA's premier center for atmospheric flight research to validate high-risk aerospace technology.
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Jul 25, 2001

The Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base is NASA's premier center for atmospheric flight research to validate high-risk aerospace technology.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1307
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, travels along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: NASA Missions Monitor a Waking Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Missions Monitor a Waking Black Hole

On June 15, NASA's Swift caught the onset of a rare X-ray outburst from a stellar-mass black hole in the binary...

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NASA image: Northwestern Mexico as photographed from Skylab
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Jan 27, 1975

Northwestern Mexico as photographed from Skylab

SL4-142-4548 (27 Jan. 1974) --- An oblique view of northwestern Mexico, as photographed from the Skylab space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 30, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-027042 (30 June 2014) --- Kulunda Steppe, Siberia in central Russia is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
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Jul 25, 2001

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

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NASA image: Main Building (4800) at Dryden FRC
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Sep 5, 1991

Main Building (4800) at Dryden FRC

The X-1E research aircraft provides a striking view at the entrance of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1313
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, slowly enters the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Route to Gediz Vallis Channel (Rendering)
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Mar 29, 2024

Curiosity's Route to Gediz Vallis Channel (Rendering)

This rendering shows the area where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover climbed a steep slope to reach a location called...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Apr 12, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-06947 (12 April 2006) --- Viedma Glacier, Argentina is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Oct 28, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-005660 (28 Oct. 2008) --- The Great Divide of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-78295 (6 Sept. 2006) --- Haze in the Po River Valley of Italy is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 29, 2012

Earth Observation

ISS032-E-010482 (29 July 2012) --- Sutter Buttes in California are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz's EMU lower torso (legs) suspended against an Earth view during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 12, 2002

Chang-Diaz's EMU lower torso (legs) suspended against an Earth view during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5224 (12 June 2002) --- Southern California’s Salton Sea is routinely a prominent visual for...

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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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