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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: Europa Triple Band
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Mar 26, 1998

Europa Triple Band

his picture of Europa, a moon of Jupiter, was obtained on February 20, 1997, by the Solid State Imaging system...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Lunar Flashlight Spotted From Earth on Its Way to the Moon
Image
Dec 23, 2022

NASA's Lunar Flashlight Spotted From Earth on Its Way to the Moon

These images show two observations of NASA's Lunar Flashlight and the private ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1 as the two...

JPL
NASA image: Rocky Mountain National Park
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Dec 8, 2017

Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park presents a very different landscape in summertime than in wintertime. Snow...

GSFC
NASA image: Natural and False Color Views of Europa
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Nov 18, 1997

Natural and False Color Views of Europa

This image, taken on September 7, 1996 by NASA Galileo orbiter, shows two views of the trailing hemisphere of...

JPL
NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-235 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1622
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A vapor trail flows from Discovery's wing tip as it makes a speedy approach to Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2392
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Oct 25, 2006

KSC-06pd2392

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II rocket with the STEREO spacecraft at top stands next to the launch gantry,...

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NASA image: The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator and its U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter mothership fly over a dry lakebed runway during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center
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Dec 8, 2000

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator and its U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter mothership fly over a dry lakebed runway during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator and its U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter mothership fly over a dry...

AFRC
NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-237 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2389
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Oct 25, 2006

KSC-06pd2389

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mobile service tower (right) begins to roll away from the STEREO spacecraft aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5833
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5833

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Trailing ribbons of steam and smoke, space shuttle Atlantis touches down for the final time...

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NASA image: Goldstone Tracking the Echo Satelloon.
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Oct 27, 2016

Goldstone Tracking the Echo Satelloon.

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL’s past and present, commemorating the 80th...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-5661
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5661

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
Image
Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-234 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

JSC
NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
Image
Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-229 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

JSC
NASA image: Exp 29 9-13-10 crew approved
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Sep 13, 2010

Exp 29 9-13-10 crew approved

ISS029-S-001 (23 March 2011) --- On the Expedition 29 patch, the International Space Station (ISS) is shown...

JSC
NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
Image
Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-230 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5624
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5624

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touch down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5663
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5663

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5662
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5662

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2393
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Oct 25, 2006

KSC-06pd2393

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II rocket with the STEREO spacecraft at top stands next to the launch gantry,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5717
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5717

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Trailing ribbons of steam and smoke, space shuttle Atlantis touches down for the final time...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5959
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Oct 28, 2009

KSC-2009-5959

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A fiery blaze trails the Ares I-X test rocket as it takes off from Launch Pad 39B at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4451
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Challenger, or OV-099, hangs in Firing Room 4 of 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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