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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 by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Nov 27, 2010

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-005121 (27 Nov. 2010) --- Tidal flats and channels on Long Island, Bahamas are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields
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Dec 12, 2016

Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields

As Earth warms, much of the extra heat is stored in the planet’s ocean – but monitoring the magnitude of that heat...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1448
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Feb 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers receive training atop a mast climber that...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1450
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Feb 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, training takes place atop a mast climber that is...

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

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65111 (6 Aug. 2006) --- Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1449
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Feb 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers receive training atop a mast climber that...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc692
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Jun 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The last mission of the Shuttle-Mir program begins as the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing
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Dec 17, 2018

Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing

This video explores how Saturn is losing its rings at a rapid rate, and what that also reveals about the planet's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1716
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The tracks of the crawler-transporter are visible on the crawlerway (foreground)...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1447
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Feb 15, 2011

KSC-2011-1447

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers receive training on a mast climber that...

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NASA image: Harris Crater - False Color
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Dec 23, 2019

Harris Crater - False Color

This false color image shows part of Harris crater (center of image) and an unnamed crater (top of image). These...

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NASA image: Construction of Cooler for New Propulsion Systems Laboratory Test Cells
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Nov 23, 1969

Construction of Cooler for New Propulsion Systems Laboratory Test Cells

The 50-foot diameter primary cooler for the new Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 3 and 4 facility constructed at...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 5, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-77351 (5 Sept. 2006) --- Floods in the Volga Delta, Russia are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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May 22, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-06717 (22 May 2005) --- Uralsk, Kazakhstan is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11 crew...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Niya Ruins, Taklamakan Desert
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Niya Ruins, Taklamakan Desert

This radar image is of an area thought to contain the ruins of the ancient settlement of Niya. It is located in the...

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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: Louros Valles
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Sep 6, 2022

Louros Valles

Today's VIS image shows part of Louros Valles on the southern part of Ius Chasma. Louros Valles is a region of mega...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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May 2, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-006110 (2 May 2008) --- Vermilion Cliffs and Paria River, Arizona are featured in this image photographed...

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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: Engineer Measures Ice Formation on an Instrument Antenna Model
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May 23, 1945

Engineer Measures Ice Formation on an Instrument Antenna Model

A National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) researcher measures the ice thickness on a landing antenna...

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NASA image: Ancient Streamlined Islands of the Palos Outflow Channel
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Aug 24, 2016

Ancient Streamlined Islands of the Palos Outflow Channel

This image shows the northern terminus of an outflow channel located in the volcanic terrains of Amenthes Planum....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Dec 23, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-10499 (23 Dec. 2006) --- Caravelas strandplain, Bahia Province, Brazil is featured in this image...

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NASA image: HiRISE Views Mount Sharp's Boxwork
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Nov 18, 2024

HiRISE Views Mount Sharp's Boxwork

Scientists think that ancient groundwater formed this weblike pattern of ridges, called boxwork, that were captured...

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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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