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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-2011-3130
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Apr 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter collects water from the Turn Basin...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3127
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Apr 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter collects water from the Turn Basin...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1225
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Oct 6, 1999

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Children at Coquina Elementary School, Titusville, Fla., excitedly tear into the wrapped computer equipment donated...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1227
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Oct 6, 1999

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Children at Audubon Elementary School, Merritt Island, Fla., eagerly unwrap computer equipment donated by Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3128
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Apr 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter collects water from the Turn Basin...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00090
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Apr 5, 2004

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Ultrasound techniques developed by NASA to examine International Space Station crewmembers may soon find another...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Dec 3, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-09603 (20 December 2003) --- The village of Argudan near the north slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1228
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Oct 6, 1999

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Children at Cambridge Elementary School, Cocoa, Fla., eagerly unwrap computer equipment donated by Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1226
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Oct 6, 1999

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Nancy Nichols, principal of South Lake Elementary School, Titusville, Fla., joins students in teacher Michelle...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Mar 17, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-20111 (15 March 2005) --- Lima, Peru is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 10 crewmember...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Jan 29, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-13598 (29 Jan. 2007) --- Montevideo, Uruguay is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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Dec 8, 2012

Earth Observations taken with ESA NightPod hardware

ISS034-E-005935 (8 Dec. 2012) --- A nighttime view of Liege, Belgium is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken during STS-98 mission
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Feb 7, 2001

Earth observation taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-716-057 (7-20 February 2001) --- Baltimore, Maryland can be identified in this northwest-looking view,...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 24, 2005

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-09504 (24 June 2005) --- Ekuma River and Etosha Pan, Namibia are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: ARTIST CONCEPT - SUBSATELLITE EJECTION (APOLLO XV) - MSC
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Jul 8, 1971

ARTIST CONCEPT - SUBSATELLITE EJECTION (APOLLO XV) - MSC

S71-39481 (July 1971) --- An artist's concept showing TRW's small lunar subsatellite being ejected into lunar orbit...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 15, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-023718 (11 Aug. 2012) --- The city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is featured in this night view...

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Mar 2, 2006

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ISS012-E-23057 (2 March 2006) --- Ekuma River and Etosha Pan, Namibia are featured in this close-up image...

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NASA image: Night earth observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Sep 11, 2009

Night earth observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-039932 (11 Sept. 2009) --- City of Dubai, United Arab Emirates is featured in this night view photographed...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Detects Heat Islands in Indian Heat Wave
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May 12, 2022

ECOSTRESS Detects Heat Islands in Indian Heat Wave

A relentless heat wave has blanketed India and Pakistan since mid-March 2022, causing dozens of deaths, fires,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 18, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13807 (18 January 2005) --- Shenyang, China is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 10...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 24, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-012474 (24 Dec. 2010) --- A night view of the Montreal metropolitan area is featured in this image...

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NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Shows Heat in Dallas and Fort Worth
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Jun 22, 2022

NASA's ECOSTRESS Shows Heat in Dallas and Fort Worth

NASA's Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) instrument recorded this...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Oct 16, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-014186 (16 Oct. 2012) --- A nighttime view of Baltimore, Maryland is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 19, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013769 (19 Aug. 2008) --- Tunis, Tunisia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 17...

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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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