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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: Expedition 13 crew patch
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Jan 1, 2006

Expedition 13 crew patch

ISS013-S-001 (January 2006) --- This patch commemorates the thirteenth expeditionary mission to the International...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

In some cases, the trail starts narrow and gets wider, as in this photo. Photo credit: NASA/GSFC/Leva McIntire/LPSA...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0940
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May 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With flames close behind it, the Boeing Delta IV rocket trails a plume of smoke as it...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0272
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Feb 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0659
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flames from the solid rocket boosters light up the clouds of smoke and steam trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0269
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Feb 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

An image showing the descent stage holding NASA’s Perseverance rover can be seen falling through the Martian...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3597
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0659
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flames from the solid rocket boosters light up the clouds of smoke and steam trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1466
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2262
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Apr 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida hosts a Sustainability Fair in observance of Earth...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1673
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc930
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Aug 10, 1998

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In the Tile Fabrication Shop, Tony Rollins, with United Space Alliance, cuts a High-Temperature Reusable Surface...

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NASA image: Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Jan 20, 1996

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

STS072-722-004 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is featured in this 70mm frame exposed from the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1470
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Trees frame Space Shuttle Discovery trailing columns of fire from the solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2059
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Sep 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Among the palmettos near a road in NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a large web supports...

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NASA image: Little Bright Spot
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Jan 12, 2015

Little Bright Spot

A bright spot can be seen on the left side of Rhea in this image. The spot is the crater Inktomi, named for a Lakota...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0653
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-101, twin...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1450
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0119
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seconds after launch, Space Shuttle Columbia appears as a flaming tip of the smoke...

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NASA image: Mimas by Saturnshine
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Apr 13, 2015

Mimas by Saturnshine

Although we are used to seeing Saturn's moons lit directly by the Sun, sometimes we can catch them illuminated by...

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NASA image: Distant Moons
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Aug 15, 2016

Distant Moons

Saturn's moons Tethys and Hyperion appear to be near neighbors in this Cassini view, even though they are actually...

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NASA image: STS106-s-013
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Sep 8, 2000

STS106-s-013

STS106-S-013 (8 September 2000)--- This view of shock-wave condensation collars backlit by the Sun occurred during...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp2352
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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving a trail of dust behind, Endeavour lands on runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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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