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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: Shoreline Restoration Project
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Apr 15, 2019

Shoreline Restoration Project

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

An unidentified researcher looks over the wiring connecting the Airbrorne Precipitation Radar (APR-2) during a...

HQ
NASA image: A Sky View of Earth From Suomi NPP
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Apr 22, 2015

A Sky View of Earth From Suomi NPP

This composite image of southern Africa and the surrounding oceans was captured by six orbits of the NASA/NOAA Suomi...

GSFC
NASA image: GOES-U Dress Rehearsal
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Jun 17, 2024

GOES-U Dress Rehearsal

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, participates in a mission dress rehearsal on Monday,...

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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...

JPL
NASA image: iss032e025597
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Sep 9, 2012

iss032e025597

ISS032-E-025597 (9 Sept. 2012) --- Partially obstructed by the HTV-3 (H-II Transfer Vehicle) of the Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Tom Mace and Walter Klein(far right) brief John Danilovich, US Ambassador to Costa Rica, and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe onboard NASA's DC-8
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Mar 3, 2004

Tom Mace and Walter Klein(far right) brief John Danilovich, US Ambassador to Costa Rica, and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe onboard NASA's DC-8

Dr. Tom Mace, NASA DFRC Director of Airborne Sciences, and Walter Klein(far right), NASA DFRC Airborne Science...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2348
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May 2, 2014

KSC-2014-2348

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Don Dankert, a biological scientist in the NASA...

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NASA image: Looking for Trace Gases in Captured High-Altitude Air Samples
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Dec 4, 2015

Looking for Trace Gases in Captured High-Altitude Air Samples

The Global Hawk Whole Air Sampler, or GWAS instrument compresses samples of high-altitude air in canisters to...

ARC
NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Launch Attempt - Prepared for Takeoff - Scrubb
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Dec 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Launch Attempt - Prepared for Takeoff - Scrubb

An Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL Rocket with eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71351 (28 August 2006) --- The crewmembers aboard the International Space Station took this oblique picture...

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NASA image: VIP tour of NASA DFRC's DC-8 during the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

VIP tour of NASA DFRC's DC-8 during the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign

VIP tour of NASA DFRC's DC-8 airborne laboratory during the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign given by Craig Dobson,...

AFRC
NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

An Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer touches down at the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The...

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NASA image: GOES U Live Launch Coverage (4K)
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Jun 25, 2024

GOES U Live Launch Coverage (4K)

NASA provided live coverage the launch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2541
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Sep 4, 2008

KSC-08pd2541

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis approaches the top of Launch Pad 39A after rolling from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2349
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May 2, 2014

KSC-2014-2349

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Don Dankert, a biological scientist in the NASA...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2809
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May 15, 2014

KSC-2014-2809

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University of Florida geologist, Pete Adams, discusses a six-month effort to restore the...

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NASA image: GOES-U Dress Rehearsal
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Jun 17, 2024

GOES-U Dress Rehearsal

James Wood, chief engineer with the Launch Services Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, participates in a...

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NASA image: GOES-U Dress Rehearsal
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Jun 17, 2024

GOES-U Dress Rehearsal

Lori Ulrich, deputy chief, Fleet and Systems Management Division with the Launch Services Program at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1976
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Aug 29, 2006

KSC-06pd1976

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, a worker checks the progress of one of the corner bolts of the...

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NASA image: Laser Instrument Maps Clouds that Reach Above the Sky
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Dec 4, 2015

Laser Instrument Maps Clouds that Reach Above the Sky

The Cloud Physics Lidar, or CPL, is a remote sensing, laser-based instrument used to measure the cloud and aerosol...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1973
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Aug 29, 2006

KSC-06pd1973

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Atlantis begins rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Hurricane Edouard taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 16, 2014

Hurricane Edouard taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

ISS041-E-011535 (16 Sept. 2014) --- Though having been upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 2 hurricane, the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc942
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Aug 14, 1998

KSC-98pc942

A specially equipped Dryden Flight Research Center ER-2 (a modified U-2) soars above Patrick Air Force Base enroute...

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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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