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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-99pasparklers
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Jul 20, 1999

KSC-99pasparklers

Moments before launch, sparks from the external ignitors are visible below the engines of Space Shuttle Columbia....

KSC
NASA image: Cassini versus Saturn Illustration
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Apr 4, 2017

Cassini versus Saturn Illustration

As depicted in this illustration, Cassini will plunge into Saturn's atmosphere on Sept. 15, 2017. Using its attitude...

JPL
NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff
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Mar 22, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

KSC
NASA image: Following Carbon Dioxide Through the Atmosphere
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Dec 13, 2016

Following Carbon Dioxide Through the Atmosphere

Carbon dioxide plays a significant role in trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere. The gas is released from human...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5680
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Nov 16, 2010

KSC-2010-5680

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers install a new 7-inch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5687
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Nov 16, 2010

KSC-2010-5687

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers install a new 7-inch...

KSC
NASA image: iss064e041526
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Mar 11, 2021

iss064e041526

iss064e041526 (March 11, 2021) --- An external pallet packed with old nickel-hydrogen batteries is pictured shortly...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3716
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Jun 14, 2009

KSC-2009-3716

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker checks the area on the...

KSC
NASA image: iss068e043860
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Jan 30, 2023

iss068e043860

iss068e043860 (Jan. 30, 2023) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm is pictured extending away from the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: Amazon Fires Seen by NASA's ECOSTRESS
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Aug 28, 2019

Amazon Fires Seen by NASA's ECOSTRESS

NASA's Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) captured new imagery of fires...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-3822
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Jun 24, 2009

KSC-2009-3822

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to remove the...

KSC
NASA image: Eagles Nest at KSC
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Jan 20, 2023

Eagles Nest at KSC

Shown in this Jan. 20, 2023, photo is the remainder of a nest used by southern bald eagles for several years at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5623
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Nov 10, 2010

KSC-2010-5623

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers are focusing their...

KSC
NASA image: View of the Progress Spacecraft after undocking from the ISS during Expedition Seven
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Aug 27, 2003

View of the Progress Spacecraft after undocking from the ISS during Expedition Seven

ISS007-E-13858 (27 August 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, an unpiloted...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1628
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Aug 3, 2004

KSC-04pd1628

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The MESSENGER spacecraft atop a Boeing Delta II rocket lifts off on time at 2:15:56...

KSC
NASA image: iss012e24449
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Feb 3, 2006

iss012e24449

ISS012-E-24449 (3 Feb. 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, a...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-bottom-right-no-logo
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-bottom-right-no-logo

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

HQ
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Aug 8, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5703
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Nov 17, 2010

KSC-2010-5703

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians reattach the vent...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8163
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8163

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pair of 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, displays from the...

KSC
NASA image: jsc 2024e021222
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Mar 21, 2024

jsc 2024e021222

jsc2024e021222 (3/21/2024) --- Solid Fuel Ignition and Extinction (SoFIE) insert supports the Growth and Extinction...

JSC
NASA image: iss064e041315
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Mar 11, 2021

iss064e041315

iss064e041315 (March 11, 2021) --- An external pallet packed with old nickel-hydrogen batteries is pictured shortly...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-11-S-00069
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-11-S-00069

Space shuttle Atlantis and the STS-135 crew receive the 'go' for the deorbit burn. Securing the space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-Head-On
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-Head-On

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

HQ
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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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