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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: COMET KOHAUTEK - ART CONCEPTS
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Nov 27, 1973

COMET KOHAUTEK - ART CONCEPTS

S73-37273 (24 Dec. 1973) --- An artist's concept illustrating the trajectory of the newly-discovered Comet Kohoutek...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 9, 2009

Earth Observations

S128-E-010157 (9 Sept. 2009) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite

S85-E-5100 (15 August 1997) --- CRISTA-SPAS-2 is silhouetted against Earth's horizon as it approaches the Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 9, 2009

Earth Observations

S128-E-010155 (9 Sept. 2009) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew
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Feb 10, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew

S130-E-006388 (9 Feb. 2010) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and rising sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations take by the STS-131 Crew
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Apr 6, 2010

Earth Observations take by the STS-131 Crew

S131-E-006087 (6 April 2010) --- Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space are featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 19, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-012189 (19 May 2009) --- The thin line of Earth?s atmosphere and the rising sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 19, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-012183 (19 May 2009) --- Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space are featured in this image photographed...

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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: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 10, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e005350 (03/10/2016) --- This image of the Earth is one of many that Expedition 47 crew members take on a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3870
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Nov 13, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At the Orbital Sciences payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1658
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Feb 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1658

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1655
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Feb 3, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3869
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Nov 13, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A truck arrives at the Orbital Sciences payload processing facility on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1657
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Feb 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1657

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to erect Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3873
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Nov 13, 2008

KSC-08pd3873

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At the Orbital Sciences payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1070
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Jan 11, 2011

KSC-2011-1070

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The latest Earth-observing satellite developed by NASA, called Glory, is inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1654
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Feb 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1654

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1067
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Jan 11, 2011

KSC-2011-1067

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The latest Earth-observing satellite developed by NASA, called Glory, arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3875
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Nov 13, 2008

KSC-08pd3875

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In the Orbital Sciences payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1656
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Feb 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1656

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-1163
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Mar 1, 2002

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The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 6 crew patch depicts the station orbiting the Earth on its mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1071
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Jan 11, 2011

KSC-2011-1071

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The latest Earth-observing satellite developed by NASA, called Glory, is inside...

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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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