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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: NASA Photographers Capture Aerial Views of Pegasus Barge with Artemis II Rocket Stage
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Jul 17, 2024

NASA Photographers Capture Aerial Views of Pegasus Barge with Artemis II Rocket Stage

NASA photographers Evan Deroche and Brandon Hancock joined the U.S. Coast Guard in an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

Support teams raise the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft aboard the recovery ship MEGAN shortly after it landed...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

Members of the medical teams watch as the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft is moved aboard the recovery ship MEGAN...

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NASA image: Saharan Dust on the Move
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Dec 8, 2017

Saharan Dust on the Move

A piece of Africa—actually lots of them—began to arrive in the Americas in June 2014. On June 23, a lengthy river of...

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NASA image: CRS-26 Science Return
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Jan 11, 2023

CRS-26 Science Return

An Airbus H225 helicopter lands at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan....

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NASA image: NASA Watching Issac's Approach to U.S. Gulf Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Watching Issac's Approach to U.S. Gulf Coast

The MODIS instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured this visible image of Tropical Storm Isaac on Aug. 27 at 3:00...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view of the Earth
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view of the Earth

AS10-34-5013 (18 May 1969) --- A view of Earth from 36,000 nautical miles away as photographed from the Apollo 10...

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NASA image: CRS-26 Science Return
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Jan 11, 2023

CRS-26 Science Return

Technicians at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida receive scientific research...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 2000

Around Marshall

NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, located in eastern New Orleans, Louisiana, is an 832 acre site that is a...

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NASA image: The LDEF is placed in orbit by the shuttle Challenger crew
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Apr 15, 1984

The LDEF is placed in orbit by the shuttle Challenger crew

41C-02-067 (6-13 April 1984) --- One of the first major accomplishments of Flight 41-C?s crew aboard the Challenger...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 2000

Around Marshall

NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, located in eastern New Orleans, Louisiana, is an 832 acre site that is a...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 2000

Around Marshall

NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, located in eastern New Orleans, Louisiana, is an 832 acre site that is a...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations over Mexico taken during Expedition 12
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Nov 5, 2005

Crew Earth Observations over Mexico taken during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-07151 (5 November 2005) --- Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico is featured in this image...

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NASA image: CRS-26 Science Return
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Jan 11, 2023

CRS-26 Science Return

Technicians at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida receive scientific research...

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NASA image: Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-021 (4-18 March 1994) --- The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Its delta is...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Nov 17, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-010894 (17 Nov. 2007) --- Cosiguina Volcano, Nicaragua is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: New Orleans, Louisiana
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Dec 8, 2017

New Orleans, Louisiana

On Sunday, February 3, roughly 800 million eyes from all over the world focused on the Louisiana Superdome in New...

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NASA image: Mobile Bay, Alabama area seen in Skylab 4 Earth Resources Experiment Package
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Feb 1, 1974

Mobile Bay, Alabama area seen in Skylab 4 Earth Resources Experiment Package

SL4-92-300 (February 1974) --- A near vertical view of the Mobile Bay, Alabama area is seen in this Skylab 4 Earth...

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NASA image: iss012e09567
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Nov 28, 2005

iss012e09567

ISS012-E-09567 (28 Nov. 2005) --- Houston Ship Channel, Texas is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: As expected Harvey has intensified into a Hurricane
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Dec 8, 2017

As expected Harvey has intensified into a Hurricane

On Aug. 24, the National Hurricane Center noted that Hurricane Harvey was quickly strengthening and is forecast to...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00181
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00181

I'm here with Kathy Winters, launch weather officer. Kathy thanks for joining us. MS. WINTERS: Thanks. MS. STILSON:...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic [annotated]

Although there's only one formed tropical cyclone in the Atlantic: Hurricane Cristobal, there are three other...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic

Although there's only one formed tropical cyclone in the Atlantic: Hurricane Cristobal, there are three other...

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NASA image: NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Gets Colorful Look at Hurricane Blanca
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Gets Colorful Look at Hurricane Blanca

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite flew over Hurricane Blanca in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and gathered infrared data...

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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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