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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: 3-D Image of Vesta Snowman Craters
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Jan 24, 2012

3-D Image of Vesta Snowman Craters

This anaglyph shows the topography of Vesta Snowman craters on asteroid Vesta. The bottom crater is named Marcia,...

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NASA image: ISS seen during flyaround
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Feb 16, 2001

ISS seen during flyaround

STS98-E-5315 (16 February 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) backdropped against Brazilian topography...

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NASA image: STS-99 MS Kavandi supports the SRTM on OV-105's aft flight deck
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Feb 16, 2000

STS-99 MS Kavandi supports the SRTM on OV-105's aft flight deck

S99-E-5538 (16 February 2000) --- Astronaut Janet L. Kavandi, mission specialist, supports the Shuttle Radar...

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NASA image: Anaglyph of the Snowman Crater
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Aug 20, 2011

Anaglyph of the Snowman Crater

This 3D image shows the topography of Vesta three craters, informally named the Snowman, obtained by the framing...

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NASA image: Fossum at Cupola windows
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Nov 19, 2011

Fossum at Cupola windows

ISS029-E-043409 (19 Nov. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, uses a still camera to...

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NASA image: Kelly in Cupola with camera
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Oct 19, 2010

Kelly in Cupola with camera

ISS025-E-008196 (19 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 25 flight engineer, uses a still camera to...

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NASA image: Kelly in Cupola
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Oct 19, 2010

Kelly in Cupola

ISS025-E-008233 (19 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 25 flight engineer, uses a still camera to...

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NASA image: Hadfield uses digital camera in the Cupola Module
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Jan 7, 2013

Hadfield uses digital camera in the Cupola Module

ISS034-E-027234 (7 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Views of the SRTM antenna on the end of a 200 ft. mast during STS-99
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Feb 16, 2000

Views of the SRTM antenna on the end of a 200 ft. mast during STS-99

S99-E-5546 (16 February 2000) --- Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) antenna on the end of a 200 foot-long mast...

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NASA image: Views of the SRTM antenna on the end of a 200 ft. mast during STS-99
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Feb 16, 2000

Views of the SRTM antenna on the end of a 200 ft. mast during STS-99

S99-E-5544 (16 February 2000) --- Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) antenna on the end of a 200 foot-long mast...

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NASA image: Michael Kobrick and Scott Vangen on console in CIC
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Feb 16, 2000

Michael Kobrick and Scott Vangen on console in CIC

JSC2000-01454 (16 February 2000)--- Scott D. Vangen "talks topography" at the Crew Interface Console (CIC)...

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NASA image: ISS seen during flyaround
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Feb 16, 2001

ISS seen during flyaround

STS98-E-5316 (16 February 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) backdropped against Brazilian topography...

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NASA image: Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM
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Feb 4, 2000

Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM

JSC2000E01559 (January 2000) -- An artist's concept depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour with its 200-ft. (60 meter)...

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NASA image: Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM
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Feb 4, 2000

Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM

JSC2000E01558 (January 2000) -- An artist's concept depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour beginning to deploy its...

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NASA image: Wheelock in Cupola
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Oct 19, 2010

Wheelock in Cupola

ISS025-E-008235 (19 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 25 commander, uses a still camera to...

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NASA image: Arabia Terra Crater
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Apr 16, 2018

Arabia Terra Crater

This VIS image shows several craters. The interior of the central one has retained much of the original topography,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0225
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC00pp0225

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After liftoff at 12:43:40 p.m. EST, the Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-99...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0227
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A rainbow corona of light shimmers behind Space Shuttle Endeavour as a column of flame...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0213
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Dan Goldin (right) joins other spectators at the Banana Creek...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0230
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC00pp0230

The brilliant exhaust from the solid rocket boosters (center) and blue mach diamonds from the main engine nozzles...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0220
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Through the shrubs surrounding the water near Launch Pad 39A can be seen Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0217
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Feb 10, 2000

KSC00pp0217

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before launch, KSC videographer Glen Benson captures the setting sun behind...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0219
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC-00pp0219

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour seems to leap from the among the palmettos on its launch into...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0214
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC-00pp0214

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Endeavour appears...

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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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