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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-2014-2259
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Apr 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2259

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A NASA CITY exhibit is displayed on Earth Day at a Sustainability Fair hosted by NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: Sheep Fire
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Jun 30, 2022

Sheep Fire

The Sheep Fire started on June 12th, 2022, Northeast of the town of Wrightwood in San Bernardino County. The fire...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06pd2396
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Oct 25, 2006

KSC-06pd2396

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Captured in the water of the Banana River, the brilliant light from the Delta II...

KSC
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-160 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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

KSC-2010-4451A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Challenger's orbiter tribute, or OV-099, which hangs in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4893
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Aug 28, 2009

KSC-2009-4893

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Viewed from the Banana River Viewing Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance Views Slippery Terrain
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Dec 12, 2024

Perseverance Views Slippery Terrain

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its navigation cameras, or navcams, to capture this scene while driving up to...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pa022
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Oct 29, 1998

KSC-98pa022

Onlookers applaud the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, trailing a twisting white column of exhaust...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2400
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Oct 25, 2006

KSC-06pd2400

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after liftoff, clouds of smoke billow up and around the Delta II rocket carrying...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 25, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-009526 (25 July 2010) --- Dominic Point Fire in Montana is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: HiRISE Views Curiosity During a Drive
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Apr 24, 2025

HiRISE Views Curiosity During a Drive

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover appears as a dark speck in this view captured on Feb. 28, 2025, by the High-Resolution...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06pd2398
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Oct 25, 2006

KSC-06pd2398

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after liftoff, clouds of smoke billow up and around the Delta II rocket carrying...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2401
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Oct 25, 2006

KSC-06pd2401

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II rocket carrying the STEREO spacecraft on top streaks through the smoke as...

KSC
NASA image: Noise Testing of an Experimental Augmentor Wing
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Jun 23, 1974

Noise Testing of an Experimental Augmentor Wing

The augmentor wing concept was introduced during the early 1960s to enhance the performance of vertical and short...

GRC
NASA image: ER-2 #809 landing in Kiruna, Sweden after second flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)
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Jan 26, 2000

ER-2 #809 landing in Kiruna, Sweden after second flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)

ER-2s bearing tail numbers 806 and 809 are used as airborne science platforms by NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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-236 (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
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-189 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-77 launch views taken from the STA
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May 23, 1996

STS-77 launch views taken from the STA

STS077-S-007 (19 May 1996) --- In this air-to-air 70mm frame, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is captured atop a trail...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5726
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5726

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, trailed by its drag chute, lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: ER-2 #809 in Kiruna, Sweden for the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE) with pilot Dee Porter entry for first flight
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Jan 24, 2000

ER-2 #809 in Kiruna, Sweden for the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE) with pilot Dee Porter entry for first flight

ER-2s bearing tail numbers 806 and 809 are used as airborne science platforms by NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

The main mystery on Racetrack Playa is how the rocks move, but another, possibly greater mystery, is why some trails...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7004
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Aug 19, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-7004

Range : 8.6 million kilometers (5.3 million miles) The Voyager took this 61 second exposure through the clear filter...

ARC
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-158 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-66 Official Crew insignia
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Sep 1, 1994

STS-66 Official Crew insignia

STS066-S-001 (October 1994) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-66 insignia depicts the space shuttle Atlantis...

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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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