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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: PRO Imagery Submittal - ACES
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Mar 6, 2025

PRO Imagery Submittal - ACES

jsc2025e015679 (3/6/2025) --- The closure of the instrument panel of the Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0326
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Feb 25, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite arrives at the Spaceport Systems International (SSI) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0331
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Feb 27, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite is lifted to vertical in the Spaceport Systems International (SSI)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2975
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Jun 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Personnel from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL in California double-check instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2517
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Payload technicians and Jet Propulsion Laboratory personnel carefully remove the shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1158
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the STEREO spacecraft "A" rests on a...

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NASA image: A First: NASA Spots Single Methane Leak from Space
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Jun 14, 2016

A First: NASA Spots Single Methane Leak from Space

Atmospheric methane is a potent greenhouse gas, but the percentage of it produced through human activities is still...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 20, 1990

Spacelab

This photograph was taken during the integration of the Astro-1 mission payloads at the Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: The Rear of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite (Illustration)
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Oct 2, 2020

The Rear of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite (Illustration)

This illustration shows the rear of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its...

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NASA image: Preparing NASA's Europa Clipper's Plasma Instrument
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Apr 1, 2021

Preparing NASA's Europa Clipper's Plasma Instrument

Included in the payload of science instruments for NASA's Europa Clipper is the Plasma Instrument for Magnetic...

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NASA image: NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites to Study Earth’s Polar Regions
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Jun 4, 2024

NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites to Study Earth’s Polar Regions

B-roll images, animations and sound bites for media and public use. NASA’s Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

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NASA image: NASA and SpaceX Launch U.S.-European Mission to Monitor World’s Ocean
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Nov 21, 2020

NASA and SpaceX Launch U.S.-European Mission to Monitor World’s Ocean

The ocean-observing Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

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NASA image: NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel
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May 12, 2022

NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel

B-roll, animations, and soundbites for media and public use. Soon to be operating from the International Space...

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NASA image: SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru
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Nov 8, 2023

SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru

The illustration above shows sea levels off the coasts of Peru and Ecuador on Aug. 12, 2023, and Oct. 3, 2023. The...

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NASA image:  SWOT Monitors Warming Waters Off California Coast
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Sep 19, 2023

SWOT Monitors Warming Waters Off California Coast

This data visualization image above shows sea surface heights off the northern California coast in August 2023 as...

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NASA image: PREFIRE CubeSat Image
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May 21, 2024

PREFIRE CubeSat Image

This image shows one of two shoebox-size satellites that make up NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

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NASA image: The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated
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Jan 29, 2016

The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated

In this video NASA solar physicist Holly Gilbert narrates a visualization of the slow changes in the sun's magnetic...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Instrument Tracks Volcanic Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mauna Loa Eruption
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Dec 5, 2022

NASA's AIRS Instrument Tracks Volcanic Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Mauna Loa Eruption

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite detected volcanic sulfur dioxide...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00313
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Dec 5, 2005

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Hello, my name is Diana Alicea and I work for NASA at Kennedy Space Center, Florida with the Launch Services...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2001
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare to remove a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from the underside of...

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NASA image: Atlas V Rocket Launches with Juno Spacecraft
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Aug 5, 2011

Atlas V Rocket Launches with Juno Spacecraft

An Atlas V rocket launches with the Juno spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Olympus Mons
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Aug 22, 2022

Olympus Mons

Today's VIS image shows the upper elevations of Olympus Mons, including part of the summit caldera. Scarps and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2979
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Jun 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat undergoes testing of its rotating radar antenna...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2026
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Dec 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move the SORCE satellite back under the protective canopy for mating to the...

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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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