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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: KSC01padig273
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC01padig273

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's...

KSC
NASA image: Mini-jets in the F Ring
Image
Jun 13, 2019

Mini-jets in the F Ring

The core region of the F ring is visible here, showing evidence that a population of small objects impacted the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-1201
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Jan 25, 2011

KSC-2011-1201

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis goes through a routine landing gear test in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2763
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Dec 9, 2006

KSC-06pd2763

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a shooting star, Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the night sky on...

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NASA image: Pocked Moon
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Dec 31, 2004

Pocked Moon

Cassini spied a crater-covered Dione in this image from Dec. 8, 2004. The bright, wispy streaks for which Dione is...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd1439
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Jun 8, 2007

KSC-07pd1439

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3590
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3590

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01padig272
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC01padig272

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Completing mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery and its crew drop through scattered...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pp2996
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Oct 23, 2007

KSC-07pp2996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The trailing column of fire from Space shuttle Discovery casts a reflection in the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3591
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3591

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0277
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Feb 7, 2001

KSC01pp0277

Space Shuttle Atlantis surpasses the full moon for beauty as it roars into the early evening sky trailing a tail of...

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NASA image: Channels on a Streamlined Island of Kasei Vallis
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Dec 22, 2022

Channels on a Streamlined Island of Kasei Vallis

This image focuses on small channels formed on the floor of the much larger Kasei Valles, one of the largest outflow...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01pp1486
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Aug 22, 2001

KSC-01pp1486

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's...

KSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 19, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-713-010 (19-29 May 1996) --- Like a number of Shuttle flight crews that preceded them, the members of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0129
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pulling free of Earth's gravity, and leaving a trail of smoke behind, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: sts089-s-005
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Jan 22, 1998

sts089-s-005

STS089-S-005 (22 Jan. 1998) --- The space shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5218
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2148
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Sep 9, 2006

KSC-06pp2148

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trailing fire and a plume of smoke, Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves a dance of lights on...

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NASA image: CTB 1 supernova remnant
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Mar 19, 2019

CTB 1 supernova remnant

The CTB 1 supernova remnant resembles a ghostly bubble in this image, which combines new 1.5 gigahertz observations...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2260
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Apr 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2260

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-2011-3594
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3594

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from its seaside...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1202
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Jan 25, 2011

KSC-2011-1202

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis goes through a routine landing gear test in Orbiter Processing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3789
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3789

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3596
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3596

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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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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