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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-97PC1206
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1206

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Blasting through the hazy late morning sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery soars from...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2837
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Jun 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Pegasus XL rocket with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2842
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Jun 19, 2013

KSC-2013-2842

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Pegasus XL rocket with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3028
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May 10, 2009

KSC-2009-3028

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1032
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Jul 10, 1997

KSC-97PC1032

A payload canister in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A holds the Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2947
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Jun 27, 2013

KSC-2013-2947

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft departs from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1033
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Jul 10, 1997

KSC-97PC1033

A payload canister in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A holds the Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers...

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NASA image: STS125-S-001
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Dec 1, 2007

STS125-S-001

STS125-S-001 (December 2007) --- This STS-125 crew patch shows HST along with a representation of its many...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2939
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Jun 27, 2013

KSC-2013-2939

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1208
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1208

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Blasting through the hazy late morning sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery soars from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3016
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers close space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1209
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1209

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Blasting through the hazy late morning sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery soars from...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-050 (11 May 2009) --- The launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis from launch pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Wasp-96_b_transmission_spectrum
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Jul 12, 2022

Wasp-96_b_transmission_spectrum

A transmission spectrum made from a single observation using Webb’s Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Plasma Rain
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Plasma Rain

On July 24, 2016, NASA’s Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, captured a mid-level solar flare: a sudden...

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NASA image: Webb Science Instruments Briefing (L-30)
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Nov 18, 2021

Webb Science Instruments Briefing (L-30)

Webb Science Instruments Briefing, 2 PM, EST, Thur, Nov 18, 2021; Michelle Thaller, NASA/GSFC Office of...

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NASA image: Webb Science Goals Briefing (L-30)
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Nov 18, 2021

Webb Science Goals Briefing (L-30)

Webb Science Goals Briefing, 11 AM EST, Thur, Nov 18, 2021; Michelle Thaller, NASA/GSFC Office of Communications;...

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NASA image: NASA's IRIS Observed a Gigantic Eruption on the Sun!
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's IRIS Observed a Gigantic Eruption on the Sun!

A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged off the side of the sun on May 9, 2014, and NASA's newest solar observatory...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2375
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May 16, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Kennedy Space Center Resident Office personnel representing the NASA Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc279
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Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc279

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Conduct Low Light Test on New Technology for NASA Webb Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Engineers Conduct Low Light Test on New Technology for NASA Webb Telescope

NASA engineers inspect a new piece of technology developed for the James Webb Space Telescope, the micro shutter...

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NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

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NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
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Dec 8, 2017

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

Watch a video from this event here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/14118958800/ A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged...

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NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
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Dec 8, 2017

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

Watch a video from this event here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/14118958800/ A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged...

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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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