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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: Hurricane Ian Captured in Infrared by AIRS
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Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian Captured in Infrared by AIRS

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard the Aqua satellite captured imagery of Hurricane Ian...

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NASA image: Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and Gulf Stream, USA
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Aug 8, 1992

Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and Gulf Stream, USA

This unique photo offers a view of the Florida peninsula, western Bahamas, north central Cuba and the deep blue...

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NASA image: Florida, USA
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Jan 27, 1985

Florida, USA

51C-44-026 (24-27 January 1985) --- This oblique view of the Florida peninsula was photographed from the...

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NASA image: The Rivers of the Mississippi Watershed
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Dec 8, 2017

The Rivers of the Mississippi Watershed

The Mississippi Watershed is the largest drainage basin in North America at 3.2 million square kilometers in area....

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NASA image: Monterrey, Mexico as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Monterrey, Mexico as seen from STS-60

STS060-83-041 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- The large city of Monterrey, in northeastern Mexico, was founded at the edge...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 30, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040E112662 (08/30/2014) ---- Cancún, Mexico. A long lens was used by astronauts aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: jsc2021m000155_Expedition_65_Crew-1_Postflight_News_Conference-210506
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May 6, 2021

jsc2021m000155_Expedition_65_Crew-1_Postflight_News_Conference-210506

NASA’s SpaceX Dragon Crew-1 Crew Post-Landing News Conference NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts answer questions about...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2996
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May 24, 2012

KSC-2012-2996

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model glides past the fishing pier – and this long-beaked...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 28, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-037747 (28 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0153
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A snowy egret is on the lookout for food in a pond on NASA's Kennedy Space Center. A...

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NASA image: Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe on the KC-135 for zero-G training
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Jan 8, 1986

Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe on the KC-135 for zero-G training

S86-25192 (January 1986) --- Two payload specialists in training for the STS-51L mission, and a payload specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0115
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Jan 25, 1999

KSC-99pc0115

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female hooded merganser swims solo in the waters of the Merritt Island National...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032398 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0110
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Jan 25, 1999

KSC-99pc0110

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A male and two female hooded mergansers swim in the waters of the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

NASA used barges for transporting full-sized stages for the Saturn I, Saturn IB, and Saturn V vehicles between the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2997
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May 24, 2012

KSC-2012-2997

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model sails through Port Canaveral into the Atlantic Ocean....

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NASA image: jsc2020m000216_DM-2_Crew_News_Conference_at_JSC__200804
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Aug 4, 2020

jsc2020m000216_DM-2_Crew_News_Conference_at_JSC__200804

Astronauts Discuss SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 Mission in News Conference NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021

Inside KSC! for May 7, 2021

The four astronauts who flew on NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 mission safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0140
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Jan 27, 1999

KSC-99pc0140

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A young female red-breasted merganser swims in the quicksilver water of the Merritt...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0139
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Jan 27, 1999

KSC-99pc0139

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female red-breasted merganser swims low in the water at the Merritt Island National...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 18, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013701 (19 Aug. 2008) ---- This frame is a westward-looking oblique view of Tropical Storm Fay, as seen...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission
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Feb 7, 2001

Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-819-038 (17 February 2001) --- Much of Metropolitan Houston appears in this nearly vertical image...

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NASA image: Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas, USA
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May 6, 1991

Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas, USA

STS039-85-032 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A large portion of the Dallas - Fort Worth metropolitan area is seen in this...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0876
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Apr 11, 2007

KSC-07pd0876

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A snowy egret perches on dead limbs in the Indian River near Kennedy Space Center. A...

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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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