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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: Apusiaajik Glacier, Greenland
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Jan 26, 2022

Apusiaajik Glacier, Greenland

NASA's Oceans Melting Greenland airborne mission found that most of Greenland's glaciers that empty into the ocean...

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony
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Jun 9, 2023

Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony

In view is the upgraded eastbound span of the Indian River Bridge leading to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3724
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises on twin columns of flame from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Trent Smith conducts a quantum levitation demonstration, using liquid nitrogen, metal...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

A trio of programmable off-the-shelf Sphero robots are shown at the Center for Space Education at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Darth Vader and other Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion address students and sponsors in the Center for...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

The full Moon rises behind NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, standing atop a...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

A middle-school student high-fives a Star Wars character from the 501st Legion in the Center for Space Education at...

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NASA image: Earthrise after Orion Executes Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Earthrise after Orion Executes Outbound Powered Flyby

art001m1203251250 (Nov. 21, 2022) - The Earth is seen rising from behind the shadowed surface of the Moon in this...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1332
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Feb 11, 2015

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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, rises in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1322
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Feb 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this image of Launch Pad 39A from the 205-foot...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Trent Smith conducts a quantum levitation demonstration, using liquid nitrogen, metal...

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NASA image: Building a Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean
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Jul 25, 2017

Building a Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean

For decades, NASA researchers have helped refine our understanding of hurricanes and tropical storms. To better...

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NASA image: Sahara Dust Cloud
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Jul 15, 2005

Sahara Dust Cloud

In July of 2005, a continent-sized cloud of hot air and dust originating from the Sahara Desert crossed the Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4736
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Sep 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery is attached to Launch Pad 39A as the sun rises over NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2248
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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Framed by amber clouds of smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour rises above Launch Pad 39A as...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1331
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Feb 11, 2015

KSC-2015-1331

The countdown clock at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida reads 30 seconds into flight of the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: Raikoke Island, Kuril Islands
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Jul 1, 2019

Raikoke Island, Kuril Islands

Raikoke volcanic island is near the center of the Kuril Islands in the Sea of Okhotsk in the northwest Pacific...

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NASA image: Earth observation images taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Sep 11, 2001

Earth observation images taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-5441 (11 September 2001) --- One of a series of pictures taken of metropolitan New York City (and other...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1806
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Endeavour rises...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3087
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May 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3087

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis rises...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin uses scoop during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin uses scoop during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-92-12424 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, uses a scoop in making a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8035
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Aug 16, 2001

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) captures a lumpy bubble of hot gas rising from a cauldron of glowing matter in...

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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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