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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-2013-2117
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2117

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Volunteers prepare an orange flight test article space shuttle external fuel tank, or ET, for...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5421
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Nov 2, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA and The LEGO Group announce a three-year Space Act Agreement meant to spark the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0196
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Feb 8, 2000

KSC00pp0196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A gray and a white pelican glide down to the water near a dolphin and cormorant in the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0105
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Jan 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two female pintail ducks search for food in the winter waters of the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0401
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Mar 1, 2002

KSC-02PD-0401

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the gantry on the launch pad. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2122
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2122

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An orange flight test article space shuttle external fuel tank, or ET, awaits transport from...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2017
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Dec 19, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2017

This color picture of the limb of the Earth, looking north past Antarctica, is a mosaic of 11 images taken during a...

ARC
NASA image: Earth observations during STS-95
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Jan 29, 1998

Earth observations during STS-95

STS089-703-056 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- This oblique picture of Argentina and other parts of South America was...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0366
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Mar 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two male blue-winged teals are joined by a female in the waters of the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image, Earth over the horizon of the moon
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Dec 24, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image, Earth over the horizon of the moon

AS08-14-2383 (24 Dec. 1968) --- The rising Earth is about five degrees above the lunar horizon in this telephoto...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the Sun at roughly...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0194
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Feb 8, 2000

KSC-00pp0194

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin glides through the water looking for fish in the turn basin, which is...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1006
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Jan 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen on Blackpoint Wildlife Drive, part of the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0196
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Feb 8, 2000

KSC-00pp0196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A gray and a white pelican glide down to the water near a dolphin and cormorant in the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0198
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Feb 8, 2000

KSC00pp0198

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, located east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the Sun at roughly...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Mar 22, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-20813 (22 March 2005) --- The Straits of Mackinac are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2119
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2119

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An orange flight test article space shuttle external fuel tank, or ET, awaits transport from...

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NASA image: Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial
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Jun 21, 2017

Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial

Get ready to view the solar eclipse with these helpful safety tips. No one should ever look directly at the sun,...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Laura Judd, associate program manager for the Applied Sciences Health and Air Quality Applications in the Applied...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0233
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, a snowy egret in breeding plumage stalks the ground. This...

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NASA image: AFRC-2023-13979-2-DC-8_AEROMMA_ Videofile
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Jul 21, 2023

AFRC-2023-13979-2-DC-8_AEROMMA_ Videofile

NASA’S DC-8 FLIES LOW TO STUDY AIR QUALITY – AFRC NASA Armstrong’s DC-8 aircraft is flying low to study air quality...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0403
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB,CALIF. - On the SLC-2 launch pad, the gantry closes in on the Delta II rocket to enable mating of the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0103
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Jan 21, 1999

KSC-99pc0103

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A male pintail duck (foreground) paddles in the waters of the Merritt Island National...

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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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