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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: Sunset
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Nov 1, 1992

Sunset

This cross section of the Earth's atmosphere at sunset and earth limb (24.5S, 43.5E) displays an unusual layering...

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NASA image: Flash Flood Trail near Parras, Coahuila, Mexico
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Dec 1, 1991

Flash Flood Trail near Parras, Coahuila, Mexico

Evidence of a recent flash flood can be seen in the form of light brown sediment that flowed down gullies and...

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NASA image: KSC-03PD-1130
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Apr 15, 2008

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Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project team pose for a group photo around an enlarged replica of the STS-107...

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NASA image: KSC-03PD-1131
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Apr 15, 2008

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Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project team pose for a group photo around an enlarged replica of the STS-107...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0581
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1893
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Jul 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A view into the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows more...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0834
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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. "Hal" Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post Launch Ground Systems Assessment of LC-39B
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Post Launch Ground Systems Assessment of LC-39B

Following NASA’s successful Artemis I launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 16, 2022, teams with the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams monitors an Astrobee robotic free-flyer
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Feb 4, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams monitors an Astrobee robotic free-flyer

iss072e593606 (Feb. 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams monitors an Astrobee...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jul 1, 2000

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is a color Hubble Space Telescope (HST) heritage image of supernova remnant N49, a neighboring galaxy, that was...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0583
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at...

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NASA image: McArthur works at the RWS surveying the ACBM during Expedition 12
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Jan 13, 2006

McArthur works at the RWS surveying the ACBM during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-15190 (13 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0694
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team looks at piece of Columbia debris...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1412
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Jun 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers secure an upper section of the support base for a 50-foot C-band radar antenna...

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NASA image: An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with blue tentacle-like arms
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Feb 4, 2025

An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with blue tentacle-like arms

iss072e593734 (Feb. 4, 2025) --- The blue tentacle-like arms containing gecko-like adhesive pads, attached to an...

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NASA image: Bumpy, Expanded Craters
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Apr 13, 2023

Bumpy, Expanded Craters

Expanded craters on Mars are thought to occur when the upper slopes of an impact crater in an ice-rich target...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1159
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Apr 17, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, debris from Columbia lies at strategic sites on the floor. The...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1017
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Apr 8, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team places another piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1758
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Jun 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Debris is scattered across the area outside the perimeter of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: iss069e056478
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Aug 9, 2023

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iss069e056478 (Aug. 9, 2023) --- Expedition 69 crew members Dmitri Petelin (top) and Sergey Prokopyev (center), both...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1908
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Sep 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The category 3 Hurricane Jeanne barreled through Central Florida Sept. 25-26 from the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1734
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF), damaged by Hurricane...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1411
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Part of the final shipment of Columbia debris is transferred into the RLV Hangar at...

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NASA image: iss064e011228
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Dec 7, 2020

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iss064e011228 (Dec. 7, 2020) --- JAXA astronaut Sochi Noguchi is pictured inside the newly arrived SpaceX Cargo...

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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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