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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: Sun Emits a Solstice CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Solstice CME

Caption: This image from June 20, 2013, at 11:15 p.m. EDT shows the bright light of a solar flare on the left side...

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NASA image: Sun Emits a Solstice CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Solstice CME

Caption: This image from June 20, 2013, at 11:15 p.m. EDT shows the bright light of a solar flare on the left side...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1437
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Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1437

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter sit in front of the plot board from...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 1, 2000

Space Science

The Gravity Probe B (GP-B) is the relativity experiment developed at Stanford University to test two extraordinary...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 1, 2000

Space Science

The Gravity Probe B (GP-B) is the relativity experiment developed at Stanford University to test two extraordinary...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5719
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5719

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' pilot chute deploys, a preamble to the appearance of the shuttle's...

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

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-227 (21 July 2011) --- Enshrouded in darkness, space shuttle Atlantis touches down for the final time on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 27, 2009

Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing / STS-129 Mission

PHOTO CREDIT: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With drag chute unfurled,...

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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-170 (21 July 2011) --- Xenon lights guide space shuttle Atlantis down on the Shuttle Landing Facility's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5864
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5864

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15 reveal that the drag chute has deployed...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1839
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Jul 11, 2007

KSC-07pd1839

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen in the background is Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A after its rollout...

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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...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5824
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5824

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees in Orbiter Processing Facility-2...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1768
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Jun 17, 2008

KSC-08pd1768

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman learns more from Gordon Coffey, NASA systems engineer,...

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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: KSC-04-S-00294
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Aug 6, 2004

KSC-04-S-00294

On July 20, 1969, the world watched in awe as humans made history on the Moon. Thirty-five years ago, Apollo 11...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0036
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Jan 4, 2001

KSC01pp0036

The 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft leaves the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility on the bed of a transport trailer. The...

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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...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1513
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1513

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2865
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery's drag chute unfurls upon landing on Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-64 and 747-SCA Ferry Flight Takeoff
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Sep 26, 1994

STS-64 and 747-SCA Ferry Flight Takeoff

The Space Shuttle Discovery, mated to NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), takes to the air for its ferry...

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