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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: Fire Season 2015 in Alaska Set to Break Records
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Dec 8, 2017

Fire Season 2015 in Alaska Set to Break Records

Fires have raged throughout Alaska in 2015. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua...

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NASA image: Astronaut Rich Clifford inserts tape into payload high data recorder
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Rich Clifford inserts tape into payload high data recorder

STS059-09-012 (9-20 April 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Michael R. (Rich)...

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NASA image: Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015
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Jan 20, 2016

Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015

2015 was the warmest year since modern record-keeping began in 1880, according to a new analysis by NASA’s Goddard...

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NASA image: Voyager 1's Launch Vehicle
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 1's Launch Vehicle

Engineers secure the cover over the Voyager 1 Golden Record in this archival image from 1977....

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NASA image: 2016 Was the Warmest Year on Record
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Jan 18, 2017

2016 Was the Warmest Year on Record

2016 was the hottest year on record, continuing a decades-long warming trend. Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute...

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NASA image: Reflecting on a Record-Setting Spaceflight on This Week @NASA – April 8, 2022
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Apr 8, 2022

Reflecting on a Record-Setting Spaceflight on This Week @NASA – April 8, 2022

Reflecting on a record-setting spaceflight, an update on prelaunch activities for Artemis I, and launching the first...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: The Summer of Record-Breaking Heat [Episode 48]
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA Science Live: The Summer of Record-Breaking Heat [Episode 48]

This summer, Earth has experienced some of the hottest temperatures on record and July is shaping up to follow this...

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NASA image: New Record Five-Wheel Drive, Spirit Sol 1856
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Mar 26, 2009

New Record Five-Wheel Drive, Spirit Sol 1856

New Record Five-Wheel Drive, Spirit Sol 1856

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NASA image: A New Long-Duration Spaceflight Record on This Week @NASA – September 15, 2023
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Sep 15, 2023

A New Long-Duration Spaceflight Record on This Week @NASA – September 15, 2023

A new long-duration spaceflight record, our SpaceX Crew-6 mission is back home, and our asteroid sample return...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft liftoff on altitude record setting flight of 71,500 feet
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Jul 7, 1997

Pathfinder aircraft liftoff on altitude record setting flight of 71,500 feet

The Pathfinder aircraft has set a new unofficial world record for high-altitude flight of over 71,500 feet for...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record
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Sep 11, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record

The Pathfinder solar-powered remotely piloted aircraft climbs to a record-setting altitude of 50,567 feet during a...

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NASA image: NASA, NOAA Climate Experts Discuss Record-Breaking Heat
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA, NOAA Climate Experts Discuss Record-Breaking Heat

On the heels of record-breaking June temperatures, climate experts from NASA and NOAA (the National Oceanographic...

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NASA image: 2014 Warmest Year On Record
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Jan 16, 2015

2014 Warmest Year On Record

The year 2014 now ranks as the warmest on record since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Nine of...

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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just at dawn, Steve Fossett (left) climbs into the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer parked...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 1, 1973

Skylab

This montage shows changing faces of the Sun, recorded daily during the 59 days spent in orbit by Skylab's second...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0254
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, the Virgin Atlantic...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1973

Skylab

This montage shows changing faces of the Sun, recorded daily during the 59 days spent in orbit by Skylab's second...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0246
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, the Virgin Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0249
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With little runway to spare, the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, piloted by Steve Fossett,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0251
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, the Virgin Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0253
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, the Virgin Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0243
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Steve Fossett, seated in the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0248
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, the Virgin Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0247
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, the Virgin Atlantic...

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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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