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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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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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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 8, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-089959 (8 Aug. 2014) --- King Sound on the northwest coast of Australia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0191
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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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-99pc0107
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Jan 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Male (foreground) and female pintail ducks climb onto a grassy spot in the waters of...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0197
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hundreds of birds, especially gray and white pelicans and cormorants, cover the water...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0393
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Feb 26, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- On the launch pad, a solid rocket booster is lifted up the gantry for mating with the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0252
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Feb 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A pair of blue-winged teals glide through the waters of the Merritt Island National...

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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

This composite image, made from seven frames, shows the International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, as...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0198
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Feb 8, 2000

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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: KSC-02PD-0484
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Apr 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Aqua-EOS logo. Aqua is one of a series of spacebased platforms that are central to...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0193
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0394
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Feb 26, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- On the launch pad, an overhead crane lifts a solid rocket booster to vertical for mating...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0191
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2118
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Apr 24, 2013

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

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NASA image: KSC00pp0304
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a wooded area of Kennedy Space Center, robins gather on a tree branch just...

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NASA image: Dust Storm, Sahara Desert, Algeria/Niger Border, Africa
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May 16, 1992

Dust Storm, Sahara Desert, Algeria/Niger Border, Africa

STS049-92-071 (13 May 1992) --- The STS-49 crew aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour captured this...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0304
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a wooded area of Kennedy Space Center, robins gather on a tree branch just...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0194
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Feb 8, 2000

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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-2014-2905
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Jun 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The plant pillows containing the outredgeous red lettuce leaves have been removed from the...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA Official Trailer
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Feb 9, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA Official Trailer

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will travel through Mexico, cross the United States from Texas to Maine, and...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00098
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Apr 14, 2004

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Why Vandenberg? Vandenberg Air Force Base is home to NASA's west coast launch facility. Located along California's...

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NASA image: Why is the Ozone Hole Getting Smaller?
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Nov 10, 2014

Why is the Ozone Hole Getting Smaller?

The Antarctic ozone hole reached its annual peak size on Sept. 11, according to scientists from NASA and 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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